Foto: Mara Wolf 29.07.2024 / English
U21’s Collect a Point on Competitive Debut
First competitive game, first point: On Sunday (July 28th) the U21s of SV Darmstadt 98 started the new Hessenliga season and played their first ever competitive game, collecting a point in the process. Coach Daniel Petrowsky's team drew 1-1 (0-1) against Hünfelder SV. The opponent took the lead in the 10th minute, but the blue-whites were able to equalise thanks to the goal from Othmane El Idrissi (81st) and thus get the first point to the account of the newly founded Lilien team.
The Junglilien made their debut in the Hessenliga on the FC Alsbach sports grounds, where they will play all their home games in the future. Against Hünfelder SV, who finished in seventh place last season, the Darmstadt team started the game actively and created scoring chances early in the game. As the game progressed, the East Hesse club took more and more of the initiative – and consequently the first goal. After a corner, Aaron Gadermann (10th) headed the guests into the lead. Until the end of the first half, U21 coach Daniel Petrowsky’s team tried to equalise before the break – but without success.
The Junglilien didn’t let up in the second half, even though the Hünfelder were compact and defended well. Despite numerous opportunities, the Blue and Whites initially lacked the necessary efficiency in exploiting opportunities. But not in the 81st minute of the game: In the final phase of the game, the ball landed at Othmane El Idrissi, who levelled with a powerful right-footed shot into the right corner of the goal – the first goal and therefore the first goalscorer for the new SV 98 U21s in the Hessenliga, which also added its first point to its points account with the 1-1 draw.
“We are satisfied with our performance, which was rewarded with the 1-1 draw,” summarised Daniel Petrowsky. “This is a decent start to the Hessenliga, which we can continue to build on,” continued the U21 coach. For him and his team, the next Hessenliga game is coming up next Sunday (August 3rd/2:30pm). Then we head out towards northern Hesse, where the Lilies are guests of KSV Baunatal.
Line-Up: Rohde – Sauer, Arnold, Zelic, Torsiello, Baier, Ballmert (C), Arania (77., Grbic), El Idrissi, Streller (79., Held), Pfister.
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
+++ ‚Only love for you!‘ | Against Elversberg in the members‘ jersey +++
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.
Fabian Holland: Lilies era ends after the season
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.
A setback in stoppage time: U21 loses late
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.
Starting Wednesday: Advance ticket sales for members for Münster
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.
SVD vs. Elversberg: Win ENTEGA fan seats
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.
„Football can sometimes be incredibly cruel.“
Returning to southern Hesse empty-handed, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered a 3-2 away defeat against Greuther Fürth. Particularly bitter: the Lilies twice took the lead in Franconia but ultimately succumbed. How do the two head coaches assess the 90 minutes? What do captain Marcel Schuhen and Kai Klefisch have to say about the loss? We've compiled all the post-match reactions for you.
Defeat in Fürth
No points in Franconia. After conceding two late goals, Darmstadt 98 lost 3-2 (1-1) to SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
Team News: Three Changes
Away game in Franconia. On matchday 30 (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Isac Lidberg and Kai Klefisch return to the team after serving their suspensions, and Marco Richter also moves into the starting lineup. Matthias Bader will miss the match with a minor shoulder problem.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Fürth Game
Darmstadt 98 travel to Greuther Fürth for Matchday 30. On Sunday (April 19th, 1:30pm), Greuther Fürth will host SV Darmstadt 98 at the Sportpark Ronhof. You can find the opinions of both coaches, the refereeing team, and the TV broadcast details for Sunday midday here. As usual, we've summarised all the important information about the match against Greuther Fürth in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
“I see no lack of self-confidence.”
How does Florian Kohfeldt view his team's away record ahead of Sunday's match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth? How does he assess the Cloverleaf's defence, and what is the mood within the team? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday before the game in Fürth (April 19th, 1:30pm). We have summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
Fan Information for the Fürth Game
On Sunday (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Greuther Fürth. To ensure you are fully prepared for the away match against the Cloverleaf, we have compiled all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
Opposition Check: SpVgg Greuther Fürth
It was the sixth matchday of the 2017/18 season, a sunny Sunday in September, and the second division fixture between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Fortuna Düsseldorf was on the schedule. With Florian Neuhaus, Friedhelm Funkel, and Serdar Dursun on or off the pitch, the duel ended 3-1 for Fürth – thanks in part to a brace from Dursun. At first glance, probably just a typical second division victory. But historically significant and unforgettable for everyone in Fürth.