SV Darmstadt 98 solidified their position atop the 2. Bundesliga standings on Friday evening, securing a 2-0 victory over Dynamo Dresden. The result maintains their lead in the league table.
Darmstadt took the lead in the 37th minute through Isac Lidberg, with Fraser Hornby extending their advantage just after halftime, scoring in the 48th minute. Dynamo Dresden struggled to penetrate Darmstadt’s resolute defense throughout the match.
Meanwhile, in Gelsenkirchen, FC Schalke 04 edged out SpVgg Greuther Fürth 1-0. Finn Porath proved to be the hero for Schalke, finding the back of the net in the 77th minute from a narrow angle. Schalke largely controlled the game, although they missed several opportunities before Porath’s decisive goal. Fürth’s offensive efforts were largely ineffective throughout the fixture.
The win for Darmstadt ensures they remain at the summit of the division, while Schalke maintains their position as the closest challenger, trailing by just one point.
