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Round of 16! Lilies fight their way through.
With tremendous dedication, Darmstadt secured their place in the next round! The Lilies rewarded themselves for a tremendous fight and incredible defensive work by advancing to the round of 16. The final score was 2-0 (1-0) against SV Elversberg after 90 intense minutes in which the South Hessians suffered but fought tooth and nail against Elversberg's relentless onslaught. Kehl and Smit sealed the victory for Darmstadt's efficient performance.
The cup match against SV Elversberg began disastrously for Darmstadt: Nicolas Verkooijen got his foot caught in the turf after just a few minutes and had to be substituted due to injury. Ironically, it was substitute Lars Kehl who put Darmstadt ahead shortly afterward: Following a foul on Kai Klefisch, the midfielder fired a free kick from 25 metres into the net off the inside of the post with 6 minutes played.
Overall, the favourites from Saarland had more of the game in the opening phase, but it took a quarter of an hour for their first dangerous shot: Campbell fired from the edge of the penalty area, but Marcel Schuhen made the save. Eight minutes later, Schuhen was again on hand to deny the American’s next shot.
The Bundesliga side’s relentless pressure continued: The home team repeatedly created dangerous scoring opportunities. Darmstadt, on the other hand, struggled to relieve the pressure and lost possession too easily after winning the ball back. But Darmstadt defended passionately, throwing themselves into every challenge, and once again had a strong presence in goal in Marcel Schuhen, along with a good dose of luck. The result: a narrow lead at halftime.
Even after the break, the home side continued to press for the equaliser, and Le Joncour narrowly missed with a low shot from 16 metres which he should have scored, 4 minutes into the half. Darmstadt, on the other hand, were clinical and the lead was doubled on 56 minute: After a low corner from Lance Duijvestijn, Milan Smit ran in and slotted the ball home from close range to make it 2-0.
Elversberg remained dangerous, however, and in the 61st minute, the crossbar saved Darmstadt: Futkeu fired a shot from close range, but it only struck the woodwork. Against the deep-lying South Hessians, the Saarlanders found it increasingly difficult to break through and therefore often resorted to long-range shots – but without success.
With a passionate performance, the Lilies ultimately secured their place in the round of 16 of the DFB Cup.
Pictures from the Game
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“That was a victory of passion.”
Fight, dedication, efficiency, an outstanding Marcel Schuhen, and also the necessary dose of luck. These were the ingredients for Darmstadt's cup upset against SV Elversberg. The players were overjoyed afterward, having fought their way to the next round against the favoured Bundesliga side.
Team News: Five Changes to the Team
In the second round of the DFB Cup, Darmstadt 98 will travel to face SV Elversberg. Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Christopher Lannert, Florian Kleinhansl, Nicolas Verkooijen, Lance Duijvestijn, and Hojae Lee will start in place of William Mikelbrencis, Noah Weißhaupt, Hiroki Akiyama, Marco Richter, and Fynn Lakenmacher. Richter is unavailable due to a minor thigh injury.
Matchday Guide: All Information for Pokal Game against Elversberg
On Tuesday evening, SV 98 will travel to SV Elversberg for the second round of the DFB Cup. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will referee the match, and where can you watch the cup tie live? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the game against the Saarlanders in our "Matchday Guidet" format.
Opposition Check: Elversberg
DFB Cup, Round Two: On Tuesday evening (October 27th), SV Darmstadt 98 will face SV Elversberg. The hosts have come a long way in just a few years. Where regional league football was once played at the Kaiserlinde stadium, Bundesliga football is now the norm. Elversberg achieved their rise through the leagues in record time. Now, the DFB Cup awaits, providing the next stage where they are eager to prove themselves.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts for the Elversberg Game
The second round of the DFB Cup is upon us! On Tuesday (October 27th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit SV Elversberg. Find out what the two teams have in common, how they differ, and which statistics are particularly interesting before the cup match in our facts and figures.
Fan Information for Pokal Game in Elversberg
Darmstadt 98 will play their second DFB Cup match against SV Elversberg tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27th. Fans wishing to support the team in person can find all the important information about traveling and attending the match in the fan information.
„Anything else makes no sense“
After the league games, SV 98 faces its next challenge in the DFB Cup. In the second round, the Lilies will travel to SV Elversberg tomorrow, Tuesday (October 27th, 8:45pm). Our head coach spoke about the opponent, the team's approach, and the importance of the cup competition.
Darmstadt professionals visit amateur games in the Odenwald
SV Darmstadt 98's professional team is making its presence felt in the Odenwald region: On Sunday (November 1st), the players of SV Darmstadt 98 will attend a total of 13 amateur matches in the Odenwald and surrounding areas. With this initiative, the Lilies aim to strengthen amateur football in the region and recognise the volunteer work that is carried out daily in the clubs. Two players will attend each match and remain at the stadium for the entire duration of the game.
Dominant young Lilies celebrate a commanding home victory
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team celebrated a commanding 3-0 home victory against VfB Marburg last Saturday (October 24th). From the outset, the young Lilies dominated the game and gave the visitors little room to maneuver.
With Basics and Stability
Darmstadt responded to Karlsruhe's defeat, drawing 0-0 with Bundesliga relegated side FC St. Pauli. Darmstadt put in a particularly strong defensive performance. Our analysis looks back at Matchday 9.
