Away point in Münster. The Lilies added a crucial point to their tally after the 1-1 draw against SC Preußen Münster. The draw also ensured that SV Darmstadt 98 secured their place in the Bundesliga with three games remaining. How do the Darmstadt players assess this situation and the draw at the Preußenstadion? We've compiled all the comments from the game for you.
„My conclusion today is twofold: The first part about the game: We didn’t play well today – especially considering our structure, passing, and defensive play in the second half. Preußen played well today; we abandoned our structure. I didn’t like that. The halftime lead was fortunate, because it was our first truly dangerous shot. Despite our poor play, we still had our chances in the second half, including one or two controversial situations. Overall, the 1-1 draw is a fair result. The second part: We mathematically secured our safety today. I would like to commend the team and staff for that. We had a very, very difficult season with injuries in the winter, which continues to this day. The team deserves praise for staying up on matchday 31 under these circumstances. I wish Sascha and Preußen Münster all the best for their final games.“
„I saw a committed, passionate, and extremely motivated game from my team. We gave it our all. We were fully committed from the start and put the opponent under pressure. Our quality was also a factor in Darmstadt’s poor start today. The 1-0 goal was, of course, a blow. It felt like the opponent took the lead with their first attack. We built up pressure after the break and were rewarded with the goal. But then we simply lacked the lucky punch that I would have wished the team had after this game.“
„Some in the locker room are happy with the point, some aren’t. I think we can be satisfied with the point. On the journey home, everyone will certainly realise that we managed to avoid relegation. It was a tough job. And we fulfilled our duty. Today was a difficult game. We couldn’t get into our groove, and Münster blocked us well. That’s why I didn’t really think we deserved the lead at halftime. In the second half, it was a game with a lot of back-and-forth. Before the goal, we misplaced our pressing. And then I slipped, which was very frustrating because I would have gotten to the ball otherwise.“
„It was the tough game we expected. Everything was at stake for Münster, and that was clear from the start. We knew it wouldn’t be a pretty game, but a tough one. We tried to give it our all. We didn’t concede much in the first half and were fortunate enough to go into the break with a 1-0 lead. When I scored, I saw a gap and put the ball on my supposedly weaker left foot to get a better angle – and then curled it into the corner. We wanted to take the three points. That also applies to the next games. But with the 1-1 draw, we’ve secured our place in the league and can plan for next season.“
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.
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
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The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
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.
