Florian Kohfeldt extends contract
SV 98 and Florian Kohfeldt are moving forward together. The 43-year-old has extended his contract with the Lilies.
04.05.2024 / English
“We didn’t defend consistently”
Back to Darmstadt without anything countable. The Lilies lost 3-0 to VfL Wolfsburg on the 32nd Bundesliga matchday – An early double strike and a goal in stoppage time sealed the defeat in Lower Saxony. The Darmstadt protagonists were correspondingly disappointed with the outcome of the game on the microphones after the final whistle. We have compiled the quotes from the game in the Volkswagen Arena for you.
Torsten Lieberknecht:
„Congratulations to VfL Wolfsburg on their deserved victory. We had the opportunity to take the lead through Tim Skarke in the first few minutes. But in the phase after that we made mistakes that are punished at this level. That’s how we ended up with 0: 2 behind. In our situation it is of course very difficult mentally to be down by two goals so early, but we managed to close the wings better and find our way into the game in the air, but in the end VfL got through the game confidently and deserved to win.“
Ralph Hasenhüttl:
„We solved it very seriously at the beginning and played out the situations very well. After the second goal, the opponent changed things a little, it became more difficult, so we were a little lacking in solutions. After the break we had more switching actions, wanted to allow the opponent come a little bit, that definitely worked, but we didn’t make the most of our situations. At 2-0 you’re still a little nervous on the sidelines, but you could always feel a positive tension and concentration. Congratulations to my team.“
Alexander Brunst:
„We were 2-0 down after 10 minutes. After that, it was important that we stayed clear in our heads and didn’t get caught up in a whirlwind. After that, we got into the game better and were more courageous with the ball. We even had that one or two chances, but didn’t score the goal. In the second half, the game just sputtered along. We did the bare minimum. That reflects the season: a lot of effort, little results. Overall it was a deserved victory for VfL Wolfsburg.“
… about his start:
„The idea has been around for a while, but unfortunately I’ve had muscular problems in the last few weeks. After relegation was unfortunately sealed, it quickly became clear that I would still get one or two games – because I deserved it, always put my foot down and kept my foot on it, it was an honour for me to be able to play another Bundesliga game.“
Christoph Zimmermann:
„We noticed straight away in the first ten minutes that we didn’t get into our pressing, were too timid and couldn’t implement what we had planned. When we conceded goals, we didn’t defend them consistently and ended up with a 2-0 deficit, after ten minutes it was of course a Herculean task. It was important that we stabilised and at the end of the first half we had our chances to possibly score the next goal. After the break we defended well but we didn’t really have any high-percentage chances ourselves. Wolfsburg played it down confidently and in a ruthless manner. The third goal hurt because it obviously made the result look very clear. But we didn’t collapse after the 2-0 defeat, we woke ourselves up because of it. You can already see that we were seized by the honour and didn’t want to be dismantled here. We know which coat of arms we wear on our chest and we want to represent the lily in every game. You can still see that this team is intact and nobody is tearing each other apart on the pitch. It remains a privilege for us to play in the Bundesliga. Accordingly, we want to play the remaining two games professionally and tackle them with joy.“
Fan information for the Münster game
The second consecutive away game, and the last of the season, is upon us. Once again on a Sunday (May 10th, 1:30pm), Darmstadt will be playing away – this time against SC Preußen Münster. Everything you need to know for your final away trip of the season to the LVM-Preußenstadion, about three and a half hours away, can be found here in the usual fan information section.
+++ 98th Baby | Bölle Gang at the traffic school +++
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season: All information is available here!
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".