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.“
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
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.