Lidberg equalizes in top match – concern for Marseiler
No winner in the top match at the Böllenfalltor: SV Darmstadt 98 fought to a 1-1 (1-1) draw against league leaders FC Schalke 04 , securing an important point and now sitting at 50 points. In an intense game, Isac Lidberg scored the equalizer for Darmstadt shortly before halftime.
In the early stages, the visitors had the more threatening attacking moves, while a potential opening goal for Darmstadt was disallowed after a VAR review. Shortly before halftime, Schalke capitalized on a controversial incident to take the lead, but Darmstadt responded immediately: Following a free kick from Marco Richter, Lidberg reacted quickest in the penalty area and leveled the score at 1-1 (45+5).
The game remained fast-paced and hard-fought in the second half as well. In the final stages, the team from southern Hesse pressed for the win, but couldn't find a decisive opening against the visitors' compact defense.
The match was overshadowed by the injury of Luca Marseiler, who had to be treated for a knee injury and eventually carried off the field on a stretcher.
The best scenes from the top match can be found in the photo gallery on DA.news .
