Darmstadt remained unbeaten in their sixth home game of the second division season, but despite numerous scoring opportunities, they missed out on three points against an efficient Arminia Bielefeld side. The final score at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor was 2-2. How do the two head coaches assess the match? What do our defenders Fabian Holland and Sergio Lopez, as well as the two head coaches, have to say about the 90 minutes at the Bölle? We've compiled all the post-match reactions for you.
„The first half was extremely good in terms of performance. However, our game management was lacking. After halftime, there should have been no question about who would win this game. We had countless scoring opportunities. We should have been leading by at least two, or preferably three, goals at the break. The substitutions of Isac Lidberg and Luca Marseiler were planned. It was clear they couldn’t continue playing much longer. Fraser Hornby’s substitution, on the other hand, was unplanned. His substitution disrupted the balance in our game. We relinquished control of the game, but without conceding too much. We were capable of matching Bielefeld – the most energetic team in the league – in terms of running, even towards the end. We also had our moments and scoring chances that could have led to a victory. But we should have won the game in the first half.“
„We were very lucky in the first half. We could have been 2-0 or 3-0 down. Then, during the first half, we switched to a 4-2-3-1 formation, but that didn’t work any better. Darmstadt kept finding good solutions against it. We were just chasing the game and inviting them to create scoring opportunities. Then, in the second half, we tried man-marking in the attacking third. And from that point on, things improved, and I was very happy with my team. The first half wasn’t ours, but I’m very happy with the second. After the break, we delivered what we always deliver: high work rate and high intensity. Overall, I’m extremely proud today. It was impressive what the lads showed, especially in terms of running, after the 120 minutes in the cup on Wednesday. We can live with the point.“
„Considering our first half, we can’t be entirely satisfied with the point. While we were more efficient in the Schalke game, we squandered several chances today. We had better control in the first half. Towards the end, it became a rather chaotic game. That wasn’t exactly what we wanted. Both teams seemed unsure towards the end whether to settle for the point or go all out again. I believe both teams still wanted to win, though. Bielefeld is a team that runs for the full 90 minutes. You have to match that. You could tell it had been a tough week for them. But we still have the stamina to keep going for 90 minutes, even if we were a bit sloppy in some situations. Ultimately, we’re not entirely happy with the performance. Now it’s time for us to stay focused and keep working!“
„We had some good moments in the first half and enjoyed good possession. We created many chances that we could have converted into goals. However, we weren’t clinical enough. Overall, it was a good first half from us. It was certainly better than the second half, in which we really had to fight. Especially since we lost a bit of energy after 60 minutes and after such an intense week. Of course, it wasn’t easy without Isac and Fraser in the second half. Nevertheless, we have many players in the squad who are also capable of performing very well.“
On Sunday, the Lilies face a challenge in Baden: for the 8th matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 travel to take on Karlsruher SC. At the pre-match press conference, our head coach discussed the squad situation, the qualities of the opposition, and the team's motivation to get back to winning ways on the road.
On Sunday (October 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. KSC has a history that extends well beyond the confines of German football: the club from Baden once caused a stir on the European stage, writing a chapter that is still remembered today. But how did KSC manage to step into the international spotlight, and what made this success so special?
The next away match is coming up: this Sunday (October 18th, 1:30pm), the Lilien will visit Karlsruher SC for the 8th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. As always, you can find all the essential information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
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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: