The Lilies showed their best performance of the season against 1. FC Nürnberg and got their first point of the season. Only an absolute dream goal from the guests prevented the win. After the final whistle, the Darmstadt protagonists appeared satisfied with the performance, but at the same time a little hesitant about exploiting their chances. We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
„We are disappointed with the result, but not with the way we played football. We played with a very good structure, especially when pressing against the ball. Unfortunately, we were not rewarded with the second goal. Then we conceded the equaliser with an outstanding finish. When we conceded the goal, we played a ball that we didn’t have to play, but after that the goal was played very well together.“
„Darmstadt was significantly better in many phases. With and without the ball. We had too wide a gap between the defence and midfield so we could hardly put any pressure on the opponent. We then equalised through a good combination, and we did a great job.“
„We are disappointed that we only got one point. We really played a great game, had a lot of chances, but we have to score the second goal and put the lid on it. We wanted to play courageously, press high and force the opponent to make mistakes. That worked very well today. So it’s bitter that we still conceded the equaliser. But overall we have to take the positive things with us.“
„It’s very annoying that we only took one point today. Nevertheless, we can take a lot of positive things with us. We played a really good game, had a lot of chances to score, played courageously, our pressing worked great. We just have to get the second one We had the chances to do so in both halves. It’s significant that Nürnberg needed a dream goal to take a point here today. We showed the face we want to show.“
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
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.
