„You have to fight“ | eFootballers on course for the playoffs

„You have to fight!“ A sentence coined by Jonathan „Johnny“ Heimes, which will continue to give the Lilies strength and courage today and in the future. Heimes was diagnosed with cancer for the first time at the age of 14, and the Darmstadt native died on March 8, 2016 at the age of 26 after years of battling the disease. But despite his illness, Johnny always kept his courage and gave hope and courage to many other sufferers with his motto. His initiative DUMUSSTKÄMPFEN! lives on this day and supports children with cancer and their families. His motto is also firmly anchored at SV 98. His bracelets still dangle around numerous wrists around the Bäöllenfalltor. We admire you for your fighting spirit and remain in silent remembrance of you and your achievements. We miss you, Johnny!

Last Wednesday (26.02) there was a double match day for the eFootballers of SV Darmstadt 98. In the first match, the eLilien met SpVgg Greuther Fürth. At first Kaan and Nassim lost the doubles quite clearly. In the following singles, however, Nassim and Doki managed to turn things around again and won their games 6:3 and 5:3. Things got clearer for the eLilien in the next duel with SSV Ulm. This time Nassim and Kaan were able to shine in a two-on-two match – and how. The Darmstadt team won 11:1 against the Spatzen. Finally, Nassim put the finishing touches to the game with a 9:1 win, thus securing their second overall victory of the day. Now the South Hesse team will face Karlsruher SC on the 16th match day of the Virtual Bundesliga this Thursday (06.03/6pm). For the eLilien, it is all about getting the best possible position for the playoffs in Düsseldorf.

International flair in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The home ground of SV Darmstadt 98 will be the venue for an international match of the German U21 national team in March. The DFB juniors will play against Spain on Tuesday (25.03/8.30pm). The duel will serve as a tough test with a view to the U21 European Championship, which will be held in Slovakia in the summer. This is how you can be there at the international match at Bölle: Standing places are available from 9 euros (reduced 7 euros), seats cost 15 or 20 euros (reduced 10 or 15 euros). Group tickets for ten or more people in the standing area are available for just 6 euros per person. Tickets can only be purchased via the Ticketportal or the DFB Tickethotline (069 90 28 38 38).

The U19s of SV Darmstadt 98 suffered defeat for the first time in the main round of the DFB youth league. The young Lilies lost narrowly 1-0 at home against SSV Reutlingen 1905 last Saturday (March 1st). This means that SV 98 has dropped to fourth place in its group. The A-youths now have a busy week ahead of them: on Wednesday (March 5th/7pm) the boys will travel to SpVgg Neu-Isenburg, before facing current league leaders SC Freiburg on Saturday afternoon (March 8th/2pm). For the U17s, however, last week was rather quiet, as the test match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth was cancelled. For the young Lilies, things are back in full swing on Wednesday (March 5th/7.30pm). They are aiming to secure a place in the round of 16 in the Hessen Cup away at VfB Ginsheim.

The last test has been completed. The „second second team“ had to admit defeat to TGB Darmstadt in the dress rehearsal before the start of the second half of the season with a score of 3-2. In the first 45 minutes, the SV 98 fan team managed to go into halftime with a 1-1 draw against the B-league team. However, the Lilies then had to accept two more goals before they themselves scored the 3-2 goal in the 86th minute. Things will get really serious again on Sunday (09.03). At 3pm, SV Darmstadt III will play away at TuS Griesheim and will be looking to score their first three points after the winter break. The Lilies fan team won the first leg 5:2. Things should go just as well this weekend.

You can find an overview of all upcoming games of the Lilien fan team here: