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Kiel (dpa / lhe) - After the Pokalkrimi from Kiel, Markus Anfang struggled with fate.

“The penalty shoot-out is always a bit of luck.

Unfortunately, as so often this season, luck was not on our side.

But we will draw strength from it, ”said the coach of the second division football team Darmstadt 98 after the 6: 7 on penalties in the cup round of 16 at Holstein Kiel.

The lilies were dramatically denied their first entry into the quarter-finals in 34 years.

Beginning, who himself worked in Kiel between 2016 and 2018, regretted the end, which in his opinion the brave Hessians did not deserve.

«It's a shame we didn't manage to get any further.

Because the guys did everything for it today, ”commented the coach.

Serdar Dursun (86th minute) compensated for Janni Serra's lead (58th) late in regular time.

In the nerve duel from the point, the decision was only made after 18 shots.

As before in the sensational coup against triple winner FC Bayern, Kiel was able to celebrate again.

Darmstadt's players were served in view of the huge chance of another cup round.

"Right now the elimination feels very bitter," stated goalkeeper Marcel Schschuhe.

His two strong saves on penalties were not enough because three of the nine Lilien shooters gave away from the point.

Goalscorer Dursun complained: "It really hurts."

Previously, the Hessians had won the cup appearances at 1. FC Magdeburg and third division league leaders Dynamo Dresden.

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After leaving the DFB-Pokal, Darmstadt's focus quickly returned to everyday life in the 2nd Bundesliga.

Up to the relegation ranks there are only four points.

On Saturday (1.00 p.m. / Sky) it will be against 1. FC Nürnberg, which is just behind the starting team in the table.

"If we bring this performance from today in the championship, we will get our points," announced the coach confidently.

Dursun is also optimistic.

You can take a lot from the bitter cup knockout into the battle for league points.

"For the important game against Nuremberg," explained Dursun.

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