Opening win of the new season against VfL Bochum! The Lilies picked up three important points to start the new season after their 4-1 home win against VfL Bochum. How do the Darmstadt players assess the victory against last year's Bundesliga team? We've compiled all the comments from the game for you.
„It was a second-division game, and there was a brief moment where the game could have gone the other way. We broke through a few of the opposition’s resistances, which was important for us. Today, we played solid football and found good moments to pick up the pace. I was very pleased with many of the players individually. Fraser was very good and was able to create a numerical advantage time and again. Marco Richter made his debut after just two training sessions. I also have to praise Clemens Riedel; he delivered a top performance at right back following Sergio Lopez’s last-minute injury. Overall, it was a decent start—nothing more, but also nothing less. The key is to keep going!“
„Congratulations to Florian and Darmstadt 98 on a well-deserved win. We hadn’t imagined the first game going well. Our defensive play wasn’t good today. We made it easy for the opponent to get into the transition zone. Of course, Darmstadt also played very well. Nevertheless, we had chances to turn the game around in the first half. However, we shouldn’t have played the bad pass just before halftime. Our defence was also poor, and Lidberg was simply quicker in his thinking. We completely deserved to lose the game after conceding goals three and four.“
„The feeling couldn’t be better. Starting with three points is incredibly important and gives us a lot of confidence. We played well today, the result is good – now we hope to carry this momentum and continue our success. Our goal is always to win games and, if possible, keep a clean sheet. I’m especially happy for Fabian Holland that he was able to celebrate his comeback – he’s a great player and extremely important to the team on a personal level. The chemistry within the team is just right. A big compliment also to Marco, who put in a strong performance today despite having only had a few sessions with us. And of course, I’m also happy about my three goals – I hope there’s still one left for me to take home.“
„A dream start would have been 4-0, of course, because I always want to keep a clean sheet. But even so, we’re very happy with the result. We played a strong game against a really good opponent, and it’s a successful start to the new season. The 2-1 came at a perfect time. We were particularly dangerous from set pieces today, even though Bochum is a robust and physically strong team. A huge compliment to our assistant coach Scholty (Darius Scholtysik). I’m happy that I was able to contribute to the win with two saves. I’m not upset about the goal conceded – it was an extremely difficult ball for Patric Pfeiffer to defend. That made his reaction and that of the entire team all the more remarkable. And of course, I’m thrilled that Fabian Holland was able to make his comeback today. He’s a very important anchor in our team, both on and off the pitch. It was a strong start, but preparations for Nürnberg begin tomorrow. The work continues.“
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.
