The home winning streak continues! Thanks to an improved performance after halftime, SV 98 won their first match of the new year at the Bölle stadium 2-0 (0-0). Their last defeat at the Bölle dates back to last season. What did the players and both head coaches, Miroslav Klose and Florian Kohfeldt, have to say about this Friday evening match?
„I saw a very good Nürnberg team in the first half. To be honest, I didn’t think we played that badly in the first half. Nürnberg were really good, though. Nevertheless, we pressed bravely and found the gaps. I agree with Miroslav Klose that we could definitely have been behind at halftime. The good thing is that we stayed focused and changed one or two things after halftime. We also gained more control through the set piece. After the 1-0, we had several more scoring opportunities. So, in the end, the result is fair, but Nürnberg were a really tough opponent. That’s why this win means so much to me today. We remained solid, had the stamina, and also the necessary bit of luck before the break to avoid falling behind. So, compliments to my team.“
„We saw a good game. In the first half, we played some really good football and had good positional play. We had a few chances. I would have liked us to take the lead then, so we could have continued to build on our positional play in the second half. Darmstadt had to play more bravely, and after the break, they were more confident. In the second half, they were purposeful, using their size and power on set pieces. That’s always difficult to defend, but we did that well for the most part. But unfortunately, you can’t defend everything. Darmstadt then added to their lead because they are very good in transition and ultimately deserved the win.“
„We played a good game, especially towards the end. We started well, then the game was evenly matched, and Nürnberg applied some pressure before halftime. The team’s mentality shone through in the second half. We deserved to win, and I’m very happy with the team. Home is a magical place for us; our home run is fantastic. Keeping a clean sheet is especially important for every player. It was my first game as a left-back, and Nürnberg has a lot of good one-on-one players. It’s not easy, but I think I did well. I’m happy for Luca; that was a really nice goal. It was about time for him (laughs). He already said in the locker room that he was about to break through.“
„The game unfolded similarly to the first leg. Nürnberg is a strong team. We wanted to bring energy to the pitch from the start, and I think we did that. Nürnberg builds up play with a lot of men, and they did that well too. We were chasing the game a bit, but we weren’t really in any danger. Despite the one or two shots we had, I can’t recall a single clear-cut chance. In the second half, we opened the floodgates with the corner, and that did us good. We had more possession then, but that’s to be expected, because we’re a strong team.“
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.
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
