Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — DSC Arminia Bielefeld 1st with 72 points, Hannover 96 II 18th with 37, 35 apart. Hannover 96 II ranked 9th in the league on five-round form, well above their 18th table position. Scoring rates set the scale: DSC Arminia Bielefeld 1.68 scored and 0.95 conceded per game, Hannover 96 II 1.34 and 1.84, with the league averaging 1.45.
The last-five ledger: DSC Arminia Bielefeld 12/15, Hannover 96 II 4/15.
SchücoArena in Bielefeld, capacity 27,300, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
DSC Arminia Bielefeld: Julian Kania (7'), Mael Corboz (86') · Hannover 96 II: Kolja Oudenne (38'), Kolja Oudenne (80')
Key stats
Possession: DSC Arminia Bielefeld 56% · Hannover 96 II 44% · Total shots: 24-13 · On target: 5-7 · Corners: 5-6