They fought to the very end, playing with ten men, and tried everything. But in the end, Darmstadt had to settle for a 3-3 draw against SV Elversberg in the sold-out Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. How do the Darmstadt players and staff assess the passionate 90 minutes at the Bölle? What did both head coaches have to say about the match? We've compiled all the reactions for you.
„The first few minutes didn’t feel so good, but we got into the game better with the quickfire double. And then we conceded two goals that should never have happened. Then came the worst-case scenario just before halftime with the red card and the resulting goal to make it 3-2. We went into halftime with a brutal setback, but we regrouped and, in my opinion, played an extremely good second half. Those 45 minutes showed me once again the strong foundation this club has, the foundation on which it stands and always will. To deliver such a performance against such a top-class team, one that poses problems for every opponent in this league, especially playing with ten men, is incredibly impressive. We pushed ourselves beyond our physical limits, we ran hard, and we were always there for each other. Nevertheless, to be honest, this point isn’t enough to put any more pressure on the top three. But it was an incredibly awesome evening at the Bölle. This is how second-division football on a Saturday night can be truly enjoyable.“
„What more could a football fan ask for! We actually started the game well, then suddenly we were 2-0 down, but we came back very strong, and I’m very proud of my team. We shouldn’t be too critical; the lads managed to turn things around from 2-0 down to 3-2 up. A point is a point. In the second half, you could feel the magic of the Bölle stadium. During that period, you wouldn’t have guessed we had an extra man. The opposition defended with great passion and still managed to get into pressing situations. We need to play with more composure, but that also takes an opponent, and they were running like two men at times today. They really gave us a hard time, and we had to fight. In the end, we battled to a 3-3 draw.“
„It was a completely wild game. What happened after halftime is extremely important, in my opinion. The lads gave it their all while playing with ten men, that was really good. It was a strong performance from the team, the coaching staff, the support staff – simply from everyone at the Bölle today. Elversberg is a strong team, and they showed that again today. But we ran until we had blisters and then we deserved the point.“
„It was an absolutely top-class match for me. Two teams desperately wanted to win. It was a goal fest with six goals. Everything was possible, but I’m incredibly proud of the team and how we fought back in the second half. The way we presented ourselves was truly a Darmstadt 98 performance. A team that fights for everything, that absolutely shows the passion and the will to win the game. There were moments where we could have defended better, but the important thing is: we stuck with it, especially after the red card. With ten men on the pitch and the many chances we had in the end, I can only be satisfied.“
No winner in the clash of the pursuers: Darmstadt 98's home game against SV Elversberg ended in a 3-3 (2-3) draw. After three consecutive defeats, SV 98 managed to secure at least a point and now has 51 points this season. Pfeiffer (14th minute) and Hornby (15th and 51st minutes) scored for the team from southern Hesse.
It's home game day at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. On Saturday evening, the 31st matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SV Elversberg. Head coach Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Raoul Petretta replaces Fabian Nürnberger (thigh injury). Yosuke Furukawa also starts in place of Killian Corredor against the team from Saarland.
A new match under the floodlights awaits! On Saturday evening (April 25th, 8:30pm), Darmstadt 98 play against SV Elversberg. What are the coaches' opinions before the game? Who will referee, broadcast, and commentate the match? And what kind of weather can Darmstadt fans expect at the stadium? All the information is compiled for you in "Matchday Guide."
What are Florian Kohfeldt's thoughts on Saturday evening's match (April 25th/8:30pm) against SV Elversberg? Where does he see the strengths of their upcoming opponent? And how does his team plan to get back on track after three consecutive defeats? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday (April 24th) in the catacombs of the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. We've summarised Kohfeldt's key statements from the press conference for you.
On Saturday evening (April 26th/8:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will host the team from SV 07 Elversberg and asks you to take note of the following information.
In the world of football, a yo-yo team is a team that oscillates between two leagues – too good for one league, but not quite at the level of the next higher one. The result is usually many promotions and many relegations. But SV Elversberg is currently redefining the term. For several years now, the yo-yo has been taking SVE almost exclusively upwards.
Saturday evening at the Böllenfalltor, the seventh edition! This time, SV Darmstadt 98 hosts SV Elversberg at the Merck Stadium. Both teams are strong offensively and convincing defensively. But where do the differences lie? And in which statistics do both the team from southern Hesse and the Saarlanders lead the pack? We've compiled all the facts and figures for this match right here for you.
The news that Fabian Holland will no longer play for Darmstadt at the end of this season affected everyone at the club. We take a look at it. Also exciting this week: The U17s host Eintracht Frankfurt's youth team in Pfungstadt today, Wednesday (April 22nd/5pm) for the Hessian derby in the Hesse Cup; the Darmstadt first team will wear members' jerseys against SV Elversberg next Saturday (April 25th/8:30pm); and the Darmstadt VIP box has been temporarily converted into a yoga camp. "Darmstadt Across the Board" on Wednesday is available here.
The end of an era. Fabian Holland's twelfth season in the Lilies' jersey will be his last with SV 98. The 35-year-old's contract, which expires at the end of the season, will not be renewed. The club informed Holland of this decision in a confidential meeting. Both club and player agree to focus entirely on achieving the best possible end to the season until the final match and that any plans for a farewell celebration will depend on how the rest of the season unfolds.
Extremely bitter. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team unfortunately came away empty-handed last Saturday (April 18th) visiting KSV Baunatal: The young Lilies conceded the decisive goal late in stoppage time, resulting in a 1-0 final score. Darmstadt had managed to hold their own against the fourth-placed team in the Hessenliga for almost the entire match. "A very bitter defeat after a really good performance," explained U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt to sv98.de.
Attention is already turning to the away match against SC Preußen Münster. On matchday 33, SV Darmstadt 98 will visit the Preußenstadion on Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm). Advance ticket sales for club members begin next Wednesday (April 22nd) at 12:00pm. All ticket information can be found in this announcement.
Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against Elversberg is Thursday (April 23rd) at 12 noon.