Darmstadt faces tough cup match in Dresden

SV Darmstadt 98 wants to take momentum into the 2nd Bundesliga with a successful DFB Cup match. "The game offers an opportunity to gather positive emotions and experiences. We attach exactly the same importance to this game as we do to a match in the league. And we absolutely want to win it," said Darmstadt coach Florian Kohfeldt ahead of Wednesday's second-round clash at Dynamo Dresden (20:45/Sky).

He likes the competition himself. "I have great memories of it and have already been in three semi-finals as co- and head coach. Unfortunately only ever in the semi-finals," said the 42-year-old. He would like to change that, but is currently only looking ahead to the upcoming game. The 1:1 against Ulm is in the past. "We're looking forward to the game, the competition and the atmosphere. We're traveling to Dresden with great respect, but also with a lot of confidence," he said.

Marseiler's involvement questionable

He expects a heated encounter against the strong third-division side. An away game in Dresden is another category than a home game against the Saxons. "Nevertheless, we naturally want to reach the third round. Anything else would make little sense. Then we could save ourselves the trip," explained Kohfeldt. Luca Marseiler's participation is questionable.

Darmstadt have only reached the last 16 of the cup nine times in the last 50 years, most recently against Eintracht Frankfurt two years ago. In the remaining encounters, the Lilies were already eliminated in the 1st or 2nd round. Darmstadt made it to the quarter-finals once. In the 86/87 season, the southern Hessians then failed against Hamburger SV.