The U21 team of SV Darmstadt 98 had to settle for a 2-2 draw against SC 1890 Hanau on Saturday (30th August) after a strong first half. A particularly bitter result: the equaliser came in the 94th minute following a set piece.
The SV 98 team started the match strongly and clearly dominated the first half. After the break, coach Daniel Petrowsky’s team created several chances. Thanks to a great individual effort from Luis Klappich (56′), the young Lilies scored a deserved 1-0. Darmstadt continued to play strongly after that and maintained control of the game, making it difficult for Hanau to gain a foothold. After a corner, the Lilies were able to extend their lead to 2-0 through Luigi Mignano (68′). With plenty of possession and powerful attacking play, the team even created chances for a third goal, which unfortunately did not come.
Everything pointed to a home victory – until an unfortunate own goal by Mika Schlosser (73′) following a corner brought the opposition back into the game. This goal gave Hanau a boost, and they pulled themselves together and played with more courage. Despite continued effort and numerous opportunities, the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team was unable to extend their lead. And so it happened as it had to: In the fourth minute of stoppage time, the South Hesse team had to swallow the bitter equaliser after a set piece.
With the draw, the Junglilien are now in 5th place in the LOTTO Hessenliga table. The U21s are aiming to score three points again next week and keep up with the top ranks: The Junglilien will then travel to SC Waldgirmes on Wednesday (September 10th, 7pm).
We have to learn from the second half, especially. In a game like this, we simply have to seal the deal and not let it swell again.
Line Up: Schönig – Kunstmann, Pfister (Schnerring, 77′), Karakaya, Arnold , Ballmert, Jaadar, Klappich, Rebner (Görtler, 77′), Mignano (Schlosser, 69′), Kadrijaj
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
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Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
