DFB Cup, 2nd round. Before SV Darmstadt 98's cup game at Dynamo Dresden (October 30th/8:45pm), the press conference with Florian Kohfeldt took place on Tuesday morning (October 29th). The Lilien's head coach looked at the competition itself as well as the upcoming game and the opponent. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: Luca Marseiler is questionable for Wednesday. Klaus Gjasula, Oscar Vilhelmsson, Christoph Zimmermann, Fabian Holland, Paul Will and Matthias Bader are still out.
I think the competition is incredibly great and I really like it. I have great memories as both co-coach and head coach and was able to play in three cup semi-finals. I like situations when it’s simply a matter of either progressing or being eliminated. I hope that I can pass on my excitement to the players too.
I feel great joy in the team. We are looking forward to the competition, the game and the atmosphere in Dresden. We go into the game with great respect, but full of joy and confidence. In terms of the squad, the ambitions, the city and, above all, the fans, Dresden is more of a second division than a third division location. We have analysed their games and know that we will have opportunities to win the game. We want to get to the third round. But we know that we have to do a lot to achieve this. Wednesday evening offers the chance to collect positive emotions and experiences and grow together. That’s why we attach the same importance to the duel in Dresden as a second division game. It’s a competitive game that I absolutely want to win.
They have a lot of players who play football and want to combine. On offense they have different facets with physically strong players and players who threaten the depth a lot. There is not a very clear picture against the ball. There were games where they defended high and aggressively. But there were also games in which they stood deeper and waited. Dynamo Dresden certainly has a team that has individual potential in many positions, which is certainly capable of playing in the second division. Coupled with the stadium, this creates a total package to which we have to find answers.
We’ve currently been together for about as long as you normally have time to prepare for the summer. In these month and a half we have already played six games. I feel a very good chemistry between each other. I would like to emphasise that. The relationship between players and coaching staff is very productive. I also feel incredibly comfortable in the staff. Everyone did a very good job in the first few weeks. The challenge now is not to give up. There are issues with the team where we have developed well, but we have to stick with it. But there are also topics that progress a little more slowly. The development and introduction of my idea of football is not finished. But for the time we’ve been together, I’m happy with the general development. As always in football, we obviously have to deliver results. And tomorrow is Dresden. It doesn’t matter where we are in our development. We have to move forward.
I changed the order in the goalkeeper hierarchy. Alex Brunst is our number two. It was a very difficult decision in which only small things made the difference. So I feel really sorry for Karol on a human level, I would like to make that clear. But I have the feeling that Alex helps us more. I am also of the opinion that a number one should play all competitive games. I really want to put the best team on the pitch in Dresden tomorrow in order to advance to the next round. That’s why Marcel Schuhen will play.
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.