Next point won thanks to good mentality. The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team demonstrated their comeback qualities against 1. Hanauer FC last Sunday (August 11th) and secured another point with Georgios Makridis' late equaliser to make it 2-2 in the second minute of stoppage time.
Back in Alsbach and the South Hessians remain undefeated. After the encounters with Hünfelder FC (1:1) and KSV Baunatal (0:0), the Lilien U21 collected their third point against 1. Hanauer FC (2:2) on the third matchday of the 2024/25 Hessenliga season.
The Junglilien’s oldest team showed a strong performance in the first half. The blue and whites worked solidly in defense and at the same time created good chances in attack. Shortly before the break, Nico Baier (40th) gave the team the lead after an assist from Fabio Torsiello. But because the Hanau team equalised before the break, the score went into the locker room at 1-1.
“After the break there was a small misunderstanding in midfield that led to the ball being lost. And the opponent took advantage of this mistake to make it 1-2,” complained Daniel Petrowsky. The head coach of the U21s on the second half: “It was a wild game. Both teams had their chances.” But the 98ers kept at it and used all their strength and energy to equalise – with success. Georgios Makridis headed a cross from U21 captain Markus Ballmert into the net. “In the end it is a fair result,” concluded Petrovsky.
“With a young team, there are many points that we still have to work on. We have to continue to train with concentration and improve in all aspects step by step,” said the U21 head coach. He and his team will now be challenged again next Wednesday (August 14th). It’s against SV Unter-Flockenbach. The kick-off in Gorxheimertal takes place at 7pm.
Line-Up: Rohde – Arania (Schlosser, 80′), Sauer, Pfister, Arnold, Grbic, Ballmert (c), Streller (Makridis, 71′), Zelic, Baier (Gegg, 88′), Torsiello
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:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.