Darmstadt 98 fights to win against Braunschweig – pure drama!

Darmstadt 98 fights to win against Braunschweig – pure drama!

Euphoria with the lilies! SV Darmstadt 98 won its home game against Eintracht Braunschweig 2-1 on September 14, 2025. The game took place in front of 17,515 spectators in the Merck Stadium and offered a lot of excitement. The hosts managed to fight back from an early deficit and claim their third win of the season. A rollercoaster of emotions for the fans!

In the first half it was the guests from Braunschweig who set the tone. Mehmet Can Aydin took the early lead in the 21st minute when he scored from around 25 meters unstoppable for Darmstadt goalkeeper Marcel Schuhen. The shot was unfortunately deflected and ended up in the net. This phase was crucial as the Lilies had difficulty finding their way into the game after falling behind. Braunschweig's Erencan Yardımcı even had two good opportunities to increase the score to 0-2 before half-time, but failed due to strong footwear.

The balance and the turnaround

After the break, Darmstadt came on strong. In the 62nd minute it was Isac Lidberg who equalized after a pass from Luca Marseiler and Fraser Hornby. This comeback not only gave the Lilies new strength, but also brought a lot of fire into the game. Despite some difficulties in creating clear chances, they remained offensively dangerous.

The game became more dramatic in the final phase. In the 85th minute, Sven Köhler from Braunschweig was shown a red card after an emergency stop, which shifted the balance of power. Just a minute later, in the 86th minute, Matej Maglica converted a free kick from almost 18 meters into the goal, which was the decisive goal to make it 2-1 for Darmstadt. A clear victory that was won with a lot of effort and a good feeling for the right moment.

Statistics and highlights

The results of the encounter speak for themselves: Darmstadt had a higher expected goals number (1.47) compared to Braunschweig's 0.97. Despite the early lead, the guests were unable to keep the Michael Dorn team in check. Particularly noteworthy is the technical talent of Christian Conteh, who attracted attention with a top speed of 35.05 km/h and increased the pace of the game, a real player with potential!

Overall, the encounter was proof that anything is possible in football. After this exciting game, all eyes turn to the next game, where the Lilies will continue to try their luck. Because one thing is certain: fans can look forward to more exciting duels!

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