Match Report
Hannover 96 II, 18th on 37 points, faced a 23-point deficit to Hansa Rostock (5th, 60). Hannover 96 II had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 9th in the league over the last five rounds against 18th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Hannover 96 II 1.34 scored and 1.84 conceded per game, Hansa Rostock 1.42 and 1.21, with the league averaging 1.45.
The match was played at HDI Arena (capacity 49,200). It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Hannover 96 II: Noah Engelbreth (62'), Eric Uhlmann (75' og) · Hansa Rostock: Christian Kinsombi (64')
Key stats
Possession: Hannover 96 II 47% · Hansa Rostock 53% · Total shots: 18-9 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 8-3