SV Darmstadt 98 clearly won their first preseason friendly. They defeated the top-flight club SV Traisa 24-0 (9-0). Fynn Lakenmacher was the top scorer, scoring five goals. Particularly pleasing for the Lilies was the comeback of Fabian Holland, who was able to wear the SV 98 jersey for the first time after more than 14 months out.
The boys gave it their all in both halves, despite the challenging conditions. We scored a lot of goals, didn't make any easy mistakes, and were able to showcase our skills in the region. No one was injured, so I'm happy with today.
The Lilies were hungry for goals from the start and led 7-0 after just 34 minutes. New signing Semih Güler opened the scoring early with a precise long-range shot (2′) and scored again in the 21st minute. Luca Marseiler also scored twice (12′, 30′). An own goal by the hosts (31′), Isac Lidberg (33′), and a goal by new Lily Leon Klassen (34′) added further goals for the South Hesse side. The Lilies remained effective just before halftime: Lidberg confidently converted a penalty to make it 8-0 in the 40th minute and then slotted home from a corner just before the break to make it 9-0 at halftime (45′).
After the break, Darmstadt, with a nearly completely revamped team, remained hungry for goals: Fynn Lakenmacher scored a spectacular diving header to make it 10 – 0 (52′) and added two more shortly after, before scoring again just a minute later (67′). Fraser Hornby (72′) and Kilian Corredor (74′, 78′) extended the lead. Within nine minutes, the Lilies extended their lead to 23-0. Youth player Tom Steineck (85′) and defender Matej Maglica (87′) were among those on the scoresheet. Killian Corredor rounded off the match with a 24-0 goal (90′).
Starting XI First Half: Börner – Klassen, Lidberg, Marseiler, Klefisch, Vukotic, Güler, Holland (C), Riedel, Herbst (U21), Kunstmann (U21)
Starting XI Second Half: Börner – Lopez, Maglica (C), Hornby, Dreskovic, Lakenmacher, Papela, Corredor, Furukawa, Arnold (85. Steineck (U21)), Pfister (85. Schlosser (U21)).
Goals:
1:0 Güler (2.), 2:0 Marseiler (13.), 3:0 Güler (21.), 4:0 Marseiler (30.), 5:0 OG (31.), 6:0 Lidberg (33.), 7:0 Klassen (34.), 8:0 Lidberg (40., Penalty), 9:0 Lidberg (45.), 10:0 Lakenmacher (52.), 11:0 Arnold (59.), 12:0 Lakenmacher (61.), 13:0 Lakenmacher (66.), 14:0 Lakenmacher (67.), 15:0 Hornby (74.), 16:0 Corredor (76.), 17:0 Corredor (78.), 18:0 Arnold (79.), 19:0 Corredor (81.), 20:0 Lopez (82.), 21:0 Lakenmacher (85.), 22:0 Steineck (87.), 23:0 Maglica (89.), 24:0 Corredor (90.)
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
