Second division leader Darmstadt 98 is back in the Bundesliga. The “Lilien” handed the 1-0 (1-0) against 1. FC Magdeburg to celebrate promotion on the penultimate matchday.
Darmstadt used the third “match ball” – recently there had been two defeats in a row. Philipp Tietz scored the goal of the day (37th).
With the win, the Hessians were able to extend the gap to third-placed HSV to an unassailable seven points. And the party at Böllenfalltor was finally allowed to take place on Friday evening (05/19/23).
Early big chances for Darmstadt and Magdeburg
Right from the start everything was prepared for the big ascension celebration. However, opponents Magdeburg had firmly resolved to do everything to counteract this, and the result was an open initial phase.
Daniel Heber cleared Darmstadt’s Philipp Tietz shot on the goal line (13′), while keeper Marcel Schuhen saved Mo El Hankouri on the other end. After these big chances, the game flattened out.
The tension in the Darmstadt players and in the stands was palpable. The lilies tried, but the lightness that had characterized the team for months was missing after the two setbacks. It was extremely tough for the hosts.
Tietz scores for Darmstadt before the break
Until Tietz prepared Darmstadt’s way to the Bundesliga with the twelfth goal of the season (37′). However, before the goal was validated, a VAR review of around two minutes had to be awaited.
After the break, Magdeburg continued to fight back and made life difficult for the “lilies”. The strongest defense in the league was able to rely primarily on goalkeeper shoes, which thwarted some Magdeburg chances.
With the final whistle, the fourth promotion to the Bundesliga after 1978, 1981 and 2015 was perfect for the hosts. After six second division seasons in a row, the 98ers are first class again.
Darmstadt as a guest in Fürth, Magdeburg against Bielefeld
On the last matchday, SV Darmstadt 98 is challenged away in Fürth (Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at 3.30 p.m.). Magdeburg welcomes Arminia Bielefeld at the same time.