Astoria Walldorf 1 – 4 SV Darmstadt 98
International Club Friendly | 18 July 2026

Match Overview

SV Darmstadt 98 kicked off their preseason campaign in emphatic style, cruising to a 4-1 victory over lower‑tier Astoria Walldorf in a friendly played on 18 July 2026. The Bundesliga 2 side showed a clear gulf in class from the opening whistle, using a mix of experienced heads and eager youngsters to overwhelm their hosts.

Key Moments

• 5′ – Darmstadt opened the scoring early when a well‑worked corner led to a close‑range header from centre‑back Christoph Zimmermann.
• 23′ – Astoria Walldorf stunned the visitors with a swift counter, as striker Luca Eckert fired home from an acute angle to level the score at 1‑1.
• 38′ – Darmstadt regained the lead through Filip Stojilković, who slotted home after a pinpoint through ball from midfielder Fabian Holland.
• 61′ – Substitute Mathias Honsak made it 3‑1 with a curling left‑footed strike from the edge of the box.
• 79′ – Young winger Tim Skarke completed the rout, latching onto a long ball and coolly chipping the goalkeeper.

Tactical Story

Darmstadt manager Torsten Lieberknecht used the friendly to test a high‑press system, which forced Walldorf into several misplaced passes in dangerous areas. The hosts, from the Regionalliga Südwest, defended deep but could not contain the Bundesliga 2 side’s width and movement in the final third. Darmstadt’s fluid 4‑3‑3 allowed full‑backs to push high, creating overloads that eventually broke Walldorf’s resistance.

Standout Performers

• Filip Stojilković – A constant threat inside the box, his movement and finish underlined his importance to Darmstadt’s attack.
• Fabian Holland – The veteran midfielder dictated the tempo and registered an assist with a perfectly weighted pass.
• Luca Eckert (Walldorf) – One of the few bright spots for the home side, his goal was a moment of individual quality.

Season Impact

While a friendly result carries no competitive weight, Darmstadt will take confidence from a commanding performance ahead of the new 2. Bundesliga season. For Astoria Walldorf, the match provided valuable exposure against higher‑level opposition, with their goal offering a platform on which to build.