Match report

SV Darmstadt 98 Stuns Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-1 in DFB Pokal

SV Darmstadt 98
SV Darmstadt 98
2–1
FT
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Oct 18, 2022

In an unexpected turn of events at the Merck-Stadion, SV Darmstadt 98 stunned Borussia Mönchengladbach with a resilient 2-1 victory in their DFB Pokal clash. Despite being outplayed for large parts of the game, Darmstadt capitalized on two crucial moments to secure progression and deal a significant blow to their more illustrious opponents.

Key Facts

  • • SV Darmstadt 98 defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach with a score of 2-1.
  • • P. Tietz opened the scoring for SV Darmstadt in the 23rd minute, assisted by Marvin Mehlem.
  • • Lukas Netz equalized for Borussia Mönchengladbach at 48 minutes, assisted by Alassane Plea.
  • • SV Darmstadt regained the lead through A. Seydel in the 79th minute with an assist from Marvin Mehlem.

Lineups

SV Darmstadt 98

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Schuhen (G)
  • 5 P. Pfeiffer (D)
  • 20 J. Müller (D)
  • 3 T. Isherwood (D)
  • 26 M. Bader (M)
  • 11 T. Kempe (M)
  • 32 F. Holland (M)
  • 19 E. Karic (M)
  • 6 M. Mehlem (F)
  • 9 P. Tietz (F)
  • 7 B. Manu (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 A. Seydel
  • 17 F. Ronstadt
  • 28 Y. Ben Balla
  • 38 C. Riedel
  • 36 A. Leipold
  • 30 A. Brunst
  • 29 O. Vilhelmsson
  • 44 N. Baier
  • 41 P. Sonn

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Sommer (G)
  • 29 J. Scally (D)
  • 5 M. Friedrich (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 20 L. Netz (D)
  • 8 J. Weigl (M)
  • 17 K. Koné (M)
  • 19 N. Ngoumou (M)
  • 23 J. Hofmann (M)
  • 14 A. Pléa (M)
  • 10 M. Thuram (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 T. Sippel
  • 13 L. Stindl
  • 25 R. Bensebaïni
  • 38 Y. Borges Sanches
  • 7 P. Herrmann
  • 18 S. Lainer
  • 27 R. Reitz
  • 34 C. Noß
  • 24 T. Jantschke

Timeline

  1. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    13' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Sommer · On: T. Sippel
  2. SV Darmstadt 98
    23' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Tietz · Assist: Marvin Mehlem
  3. SV Darmstadt 98
    41' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kempe

    Foul

  4. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    43' Borussia Mönchengladbach Card · Yellow Card
    J. Weigl

    Foul

  5. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    46' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Hofmann · On: L. Stindl
  6. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    48' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Netz · Assist: A. Plea
  7. SV Darmstadt 98
    56' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    F. Holland

    Foul

  8. SV Darmstadt 98
    63' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    Marvin Mehlem

    Argument

  9. SV Darmstadt 98
    73' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Kempe · On: A. Seydel
  10. SV Darmstadt 98
    78' SV Darmstadt 98 Card · Yellow Card
    Emir Karić

    Foul

  11. SV Darmstadt 98
    79' SV Darmstadt 98 Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Seydel · Assist: Marvin Mehlem
  12. SV Darmstadt 98
    82' SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Emir Karić · On: F. Ronstadt
  13. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    83' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Netz · On: R. Bensebaini
  14. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    83' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4
    Off: N. Ngoumou · On: Y. Borges Sanches
  15. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    84' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Joseph Scally · On: P. Herrmann
  16. SV Darmstadt 98
    90'+2 SV Darmstadt 98 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marvin Mehlem · On: C. Riedel

Match Stats

Stat SV Darmstadt 98 Borussia Mönchengladbach
Fouls 19 10
Pass Accuracy 69% 77%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 344 466
Yellow Cards 4 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 9 3
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 236 361
Shots Inside Box 10 6
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point of the match came when P. Tietz scored in the early part of the second half, giving SV Darmstadt 98 a crucial lead against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
  • ▸ Alassane Plea's assist to Lukas Netz leveled the game momentarily at 1-1, but A. Seydel’s late goal in the 79th minute sealed SV Darmstadt's victory.