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Successful start in Hainstadt
Successful start to the test match for SV Darmstadt 98: The Lilies won 16-0 (7-0) against A-League team SpVgg Hainstadt. The goals in front of around 700 fans were scored by Mehlem (21st), Lakenmacher (25th, 26th, 42nd), Müller (30th, 37th), Lopez (42nd), Stojilkovic (48th, 84th) and Riedel (51st, 54th), Papela (52nd), Bader (60th), Kempe (63rd), Baier (69th) and Torsiello (85th).
The first test match in the 2024 summer preparation took the Lilies to Offenbach’s A-League team SpVgg Hainstadt. After a few chances in the early stages, including a shot off the post by Andreas Müller (10th), captain Marvin Mehlem scored to make it 1-0 for the Lilies (21st). New signing Fynn Lakenmacher scored twice in two minutes (25th/26th), and in the 30th minute he set up Andreas Müller to make it 4-0. Then there was the first change for the 98ers, Marcel Schuhen came into goal for Karol Niemczycki.
Müller also increased the score to 5-0 (37th), then another newcomer scored: Sergio Lopez scored his first goal in the Lilies jersey after a nice one-two with Luca Marseiler (42nd). Fynn Lakenmacher, who had the empty goal in front of him all alone in the middle, made it 7-0 (42′). After these two well-played goals within a minute, both teams went into halftime. In very warm temperatures, the water buckets were the players‘ greatest friends.
In the second half, head coach Torsten Lieberknecht rotated properly, the entire offensive department was replaced once: Fabio Torsiello, Merveille Papela, Kai Klefisch, Tobias Kempe and Filip Stojilkovic were now on the pitch. It was the returnee Stojilkovic who opened the scoring in the second half, with a nice shot he increased the score to 8-0 (48th).
It didn’t take long for the SVD to celebrate again, Clemens Riedel (51st) and Merveille Papela (52nd) each scoring in quick succession. Defender Riedel scored again in the 54th minute with a beautiful full-range shot from a good 18 meters. It wasn’t to be the last nice long-range shot; Matthias Bader also scored from around 17 meters (60′).
Lieberknecht then made another change: Alexander Brunst, Nico Baier, Mateo Zelic, Max Pfister and Othomane El Idrissi came on in the 60th minute. Veteran Tobi Kempe made it 13-0 with a header (63′), U19 player Nico Baier also scored his goal with a header (69′). Shortly before the end of the first test, Filip Stojilkovic (84th) and Fabio Torsiello (85th) scored to make the final score 16-0.
Lineup: Niemczycki – Lopez, Mehlem, Marseiler, Klarer, Müller, Lakenmacher, Vukotic, Bader, Will, Riedel
Substitutions: Schuhen (30th), Torsiello (46th), Papela (46th), Klefisch (46th), Kempe (46th), Stojilkovic (46th), Brunst (60th), Pfister (60th), Baier (60th), El Idrissi (60th), Zelic (60th)
Referee: Jannis Jäschke
Assistants: Jeremias Eckmann, Markus Ehrhardt
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„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Paul Fernie extends his contract long-term and moves up to a management position.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
„You’ve seen horses vomit before.“
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
U21: A Herculean effort whilst down to 10 men wasn’t enough
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the KSC game
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
Fan Information for the KSC game
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
+++ Relief train to Karlsruhe | Evening match for the U21 team +++
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
