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The lilies show a courageous performance, but are subject to VAR discussions and unhappy referee intervention
A competitive game, an early leading goal - and yet no points: SV Darmstadt 98 had to give up on Sunday at 1. FC Kaiserslautern 1: 2 (1: 2). Despite a committed appearance of the lilies, which took the lead early and subsequently played, several controversial decisions by the referee team made for discussions - and ultimately for an unfortunate end from the perspective of the Darmstadt.
The game on the traditional Betzenberg started from Darmstadt's point of view. Already in the 3rd minute the lilies took the lead 1-0 by Luca Marseiler. This was preceded by an energetic replacement of Fraser Hornby, which conquered the ball after a false pass of the FCK and forwarded Kilian Corredor. Lautern's goalkeeper Krahl could only clap his degree, and Marseiler dusted off quickly.
But the good start was soon spoiled by a first questionable decision: in the 10th minute there was a duel in the penalty area of the lilies. Marseiler tried to clarify, but in the view of the video assistants, hit his opponent. After a minute examination, referee Braun decided on a penalty - Ritter did not miss the chance and certainly transformed to 1: 1 (15th).
Then the lilies met again - but again the goal didn't count. After a corner kick, Clemens Riedel brought the ball dangerously into the middle, Isac Lidberg poked him over the line. But again the VAR: Hornby is said to have been in an active offside position at the goal (32nd). A decision that could be discussed for a long time - and did it.
The next excitement was not long in coming. Shortly before half-time, Lilien keeper shoes hit a long ball forward-but this did not reach his goal. The reason: referee Braun stood in the way, blocked Fraser Hornby, and so unintentionally brought the FCK back into possession. Kaiserslautern used the situation ice cold and took a 2-1 lead through Ache (45.+7).
After the change of sides, the game flattened significantly. The lilies tried, but rarely found dangerously in front of the opposing goal. A conclusion of Lidberg (68th) remained the greatest possibility, but would not have counted due to an offside position anyway. Kaiserslautern was now limited to the management of the leadership - and did it with success.
In the end there was a bitter defeat for SV 98, which had made up a lot, but was braked by several unfortunate decisions.
(Red/SV98/AS)
The pictures of the game against 1. FC Kaiserslautern:
