A bumpy start, good morale, and then a late setback: SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team suffered a bitter defeat at home against FC Eddersheim last weekend. Despite early setbacks, the Lilies showed character and fought their way back into the game with great effort. After 90 intense minutes, however, the hosts narrowly lost 4-3.
The match couldn’t have started worse for SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team. Eddersheim’s high pressing game put the Lilies under pressure early on. Just moments after such a pressing action, the visitors were awarded a penalty, which they converted in the 2nd minute to take a 1-0 lead. Barely four minutes later, the Lilies suffered another setback: after Darmstadt goalkeeper Til Rohde could only parry an FCE free kick, Eddersheim pounced on the rebound to make it 2-0. However, the SVD U21s then recovered. They created more space on the counter-attack, and after winning the ball high up the pitch, Smail Kadrijaj pulled one back to make it 2-1 in the 21st minute. But shortly before halftime, the visitors struck again, restoring their two-goal advantage to 3-1 in the 43rd minute.
During the break, Darmstadt coach Daniel Petrowsky seemed to have chosen the right words for his team. The Darmstadt players showed great character and came out of the locker room strong. They created two excellent chances after the restart and then struck again in quick succession in the second half. Mika Schlosser (66th minute) and Kian Rebner (70th minute) rewarded Darmstadt with the equaliser, making it 3-3 – both goals coming from Eddersheim’s left flank. However, in the 89th minute, the SV 98 U21 team suffered a bitter and late blow: Eddersheim scored again, sealing the 4-3 defeat for SV Darmstadt 98.
This means the young Lilies are now winless in eight games. With 22 points, they sit in 11th place in the LOTTO Hessenliga after 17 matchdays. Just like the Darmstadt first team, the U21 Darmstadt 98 youth team also has a weekend off. After the break, they will travel to face CSC 03 Kassel, currently in 15th place. Kick-off is at 2:30pm on Sunday (November 23rd) on the artificial turf pitch at Lore-Klitsch-Weg in Kassel.
The way the game unfolded was incredibly frustrating because my team showed so much spirit but still couldn't reward themselves. We have to keep working on ourselves and believe in ourselves.
Line-Up: Rohde, Kunstmann, Karakaya, Pfister, Arnold, Ballmert, Klappich, Rebner (Görtler, 90+1′), Alagi (Herbst, 82′), Schlosser (Mignano, 88′), Kadrijaj
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.