A tough job, a good point. The Lilies remained unbeaten in their fourth consecutive game and collected their 17th point of the season with the 1-1 draw at Bundesliga relegated side Holstein Kiel. What do the Darmstadt players have to say about the draw at the Holstein Stadium? How do both head coaches assess the match? We've compiled all the comments on the game for you.
„We fought hard for this point today. It was an intense and truly high-class second-division game. Kiel was the strongest team we’ve played against so far this season – especially in terms of organisation and individual quality. I have to commend my opponent; Kiel did extremely well today. The final training session with Kai Klefisch’s injury and the first few minutes today with Fabian Nürnberger’s injury were both very difficult for us. We were lucky not to fall behind at the beginning of the game. Gradually, we stabilised, had a few periods of possession, and had our chances up until halftime. The second half started evenly. Then, out of nowhere, Isac Lidberg scored a great goal. After that, we became a little too passive. We only let loose once on the wing, which allowed the cross pass before the dream goal to make it 1-1. Overall, it was a game of mentality for us.“
„It was a clear improvement on the Elversberg game. We started the game very well, had good chances through Skrzybski and also through Bernhardsson. We were very pleased with the first half; we were dominant and defensively solid. The only thing missing was the goal. We didn’t defend well when we conceded the goal, but we stayed with it and scored the beautiful equaliser. Despite the point against a top team, we’re dissatisfied because we could have done better.“
„We’re unbeaten in four matches now, so it’s a good point. Kiel is a really good team. We already knew before the game that they were a very good opponent with a lot of quality. Nobody expected us to win by a large margin here. So we should be happy with the draw. Defensively, we could have been even better today, of course. Kiel had a few good chances, but Schuh also made some fantastic saves today. And up front, we have someone like Isac Lidberg. With his quality, he can always score a goal out of nowhere.“
„After we took the lead, I felt Kiel were already putting pressure on us, and then they equalised with a dream goal. But we learned from past experiences, stayed calm, and ultimately managed to get a point. That was truly the most pleasing thing for me today: the reaction after conceding the goal. Compared to the away game in Kaiserslautern, we didn’t fall apart, but remained calm and stable. Instead of getting wild, we adjusted our approach. Overall, it was a fair draw.“
„We played against a very good team and a really strong opponent today. Therefore, the 1-1 draw is a fair result, and we should be happy with it. I’m very happy that I was able to help the team take a point here today with my goal.“
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.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
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.
