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.“
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here: