Darmstadt 98 5:1 FC 08 Homburg — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Lance Duijvestijn scored one and orchestrated the midfield as Darmstadt 98 thrashed FC 08 Homburg 5-1 in a Club Friendly, setting up a trip to FC-Astoria Walldorf on July 17. The result was never in doubt from the eighth minute, when Fynn Lakenmacher opened the scoring for the home side.

Darmstadt effectively killed the contest before half-time, with Noah Weißhaupt doubling the lead in the 38th minute and Duijvestijn adding a third just before the break. Ibrahim El Kadiri struck twice in the second half, in the 52nd and 73rd minutes, either side of a Jacob Roden consolation for Homburg in the 54th minute.

Despite the one-sided scoreline, the statistics tell a story of remarkable efficiency: both sides shared 50% possession, but Darmstadt won five corners to Homburg's zero, demonstrating their territorial dominance. Duijvestijn earned a 9.23 rating for his goal and midfield control, rightly taking the plaudits. CheckLive's model strongly favoured FC 08 Homburg before kick-off, a prediction emphatically overturned by Darmstadt's clinical performance, though the live signals offered no correction. Darmstadt now face FC-Astoria Walldorf on 17 July.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Darmstadt 98 vs FC 08 Homburg?

Darmstadt 98 5-1 FC 08 Homburg (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Fynn Lakenmacher (8') for Darmstadt 98; Noah Weißhaupt (38') for Darmstadt 98; Lance Duijvestijn (44') for Darmstadt 98; Ibrahim El Kadiri (52') for Darmstadt 98; Jacob Roden (54') for FC 08 Homburg; Ibrahim El Kadiri (73') for Darmstadt 98.

Were there any cards in Darmstadt 98 vs FC 08 Homburg?

Yellow cards: null (Darmstadt 98); null (Darmstadt 98).

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