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Darmstadt 98 turn the game around against Fürth and remain unbeaten at the Böllenfalltor stadium – all pictures on DA.news
Ice-cold in front of goal, ice-cold in the stadium – in frosty temperatures around minus five degrees Celsius, SV Darmstadt 98 won a thrilling match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth 4-2 (1-1) . This means the Lilies remain undefeated at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor and, with 24 points, solidify their place in the top group of the 2. Bundesliga.
The team from southern Hesse made their mark early on: After a cross from Sergio López, Fraser Hornby was perfectly positioned and scored with a well-placed shot to make it 1-0 (11'). SVD remained the more active team, but the visitors equalized through a controversial penalty. Futkeu confidently converted to make it 1-1 (38') – which was also the score at halftime.
After the break, the cold seemed to briefly affect Darmstadt as well: Futkeu put Fürth in the lead once again (52'). But the home side's response was swift. Just six minutes later, Isac Lidberg from a corner (58'), before Hornby finally turned the game around in the 64th minute with his second goal of the evening.
The final goal came in the 79th minute – and caused jubilation among the fans who had turned out in large numbers despite the freezing cold: Merveille Papela rose highest after a corner and headed in the 4:2 final score.
With this strong performance, SV Darmstadt 98 maintains its home record and shows that it remains composed and strong even in difficult conditions.
See all the pictures from the floodlit match in the frosty Merck Stadium now in the photo gallery on DA.news
