The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team failed to secure any points away at SV Weidenhausen on Saturday (March 28th/3pm). Despite leading at halftime and putting in a strong effort, they ultimately suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat.
One pre-match goal was definitely achieved: to carry the energy from the second half of the previous match against Waldgirmes into the second half. „As far as energy is concerned, it was a fantastic first half,“ coach Sebastian Schmitt told sv98.de. Despite several absences from the squad, the players remained focused, embraced the challenge on a weather-beaten pitch, and „really gave it their all,“ Schmitt added. And it paid off: In the 38th minute, Smail Kadrijaj converted a penalty for the young Lilies. With a 1-0 lead, SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team went into the break with a well-deserved advantage.
However, the game subsequently took a different turn. The intensity of the first 45 minutes, which Sebastian Schmitt’s team bolstered by several U18 and U19 players had shown, couldn’t be maintained throughout the entire match. As a result, „the momentum shifted in Weidenhausen’s favour as the game progressed,“ said Schmitt. Weidenhausen created numerous chances from set pieces, one of which they converted into a goal in the 54th minute. After a set piece, the ball wasn’t initially cleared decisively, and then the opponent’s second wave of attack led to the equaliser. A quick free kick then gave the home side the winning goal, making it 2-1 in the 77th minute.
In contrast to the first half, the young Lilies lost many challenges after the break, which Schmitt identified as the main reason for their defeat. „The one-on-one duels were the key moments in the loss.“ Shortly before the final whistle, the young Lilies had another opportunity to reward themselves with a point by scoring, but missed the target. Thus, what Schmitt described as „probably their best performance in the last three weeks“ ultimately yielded no points.
Next Thursday (April 2nd/7pm), SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team, currently fourteenth in the table, will host SV Hummetroth, who are in thirteenth place. „We’re looking forward to a home game,“ said Schmitt, who added: „We want to give it our all again.“
Line-Up: Börner -, Karakayar, Jaadar (Mignano, 61′), Kadrijaj, Klappich, Meier (Schnerring, 80′), Herbst (Kunstmann, 61′), Görtler (Smailji, 85′), Merx, Arnold, Pfister.
After their eventful days in San Antonio, the Darmstadt delegation concludes their trip to Texas in Beaumont. And the scene that greets the team from southern Hesse initially seems like a crazy dream. Far from home and under the Texas sun, a club wears the Lily on its chest and the Darmstadt name on its back.
A delegation led by Darmstadt 98 president Markus Pfitzner is using the current international break in March for a trip to San Antonio to further strengthen the connection with cooperation partner San Antonio FC, gain deeper insights into the local economy, and immerse themselves in the culture and history of Darmstadt’s sister city. We will be covering their time in Texas on this page.
The German Football League (DFL) announced the exact times for the remaining matchdays on Friday afternoon (March 27). The home game on matchday 31 against SV Elversberg will take place on Saturday evening (April 25) at 8:30pm. This will be followed by two away games against Karlsruher SC (May 3) and Preußen Münster (May 10), both at 1:30pm. On the final matchday, Darmstadt will host SC Paderborn at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor at 3:30pm. (May 17).
SV Darmstadt 98 won their friendly match against 1. FC Saarbrücken during the international break. Florian Kohfeldt's team triumphed 4-2 (2-1) at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, behind closed doors.
Following his injury, Luca Marseiler posted an emotional message on Instagram, while Patric Pfeiffer has been called up to the Ghanaian national team for the first time. You'll also find out what the other Darmstadt teams have been up to. All this and more, as always, in our "Darmstadt Across the Board" section.
Born in Hamburg in 1999 and raised in the Hanseatic city, Patric Pfeiffer's roots lie in Ghana, his mother's homeland. He has now been called up to the Ghanaian national team for the first time, and two special international matches await the SV Darmstadt 98 centre-back: first against Austria (March 27th, 6pm), then against Germany (March 30th, 8:45pm). Before the 26-year-old departs with the West Africans, we arranged an interview with him. A conversation about family and dreams, memories and old acquaintances.
The worst fears have been confirmed: Luca Marseiler suffered a torn cruciate ligament in the home match against FC Schalke 04. The 29-year-old sustained the injury in the 23rd minute without any contact from an opponent. Marseiler will be sidelined for several months. Further treatment and the timing of the surgery will be decided in the coming days.
Next Thursday (26.03) at 1pm, SV Darmstadt 98 will play a friendly match against 1. FC Saarbrücken.
Patric Pfeiffer has been called up to the Ghanaian national team for the first time. The 26-year-old central defender is in the squad for the upcoming friendlies, in which Ghana will first face Austria on Friday (March 27th/6pm) and then Germany on Monday (March 30th/8:45pm).
A close match ended in a late defeat for SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team. On Saturday (March 21st, 3:00pm), the young Lilies hosted SC Waldgirmes. The two teams are now separated by only one point in the league table, a situation reflected in the course of the game and the final score of 2-1.
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
A thrilling match on Saturday evening ended in a draw: FC Schalke 04 and Darmstadt 98 played to a stalemate, each securing a point on matchday 27. The game was overshadowed by a potentially serious injury to Luca Marseiler. Following the match, both sides expressed their best wishes for the winger's recovery. The coaches' analysis of the game was similar: a fair draw. Here are the post-match reactions.