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.)
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
