Highlights
F. Lechner
90'
+ 3
Full-time: Elversberg 3-1 Hannover
SV Elversberg secure a well-deserved victory against the league leaders, who compounded their poor away record despite scoring a late consolation goal. With a goal just before and shortly after half-time, Elversberg converted their dominance into tangible results and decided the match early on. Tresoldi struck the post with a header in the second half before finishing to get his team on the scoreboard, but Hannover come away from the trip to the Saarland empty-handed. In contrast, SVE impressed with 23 attempts on goal.
Full-time
90'
+ 1
Consolation goal
After a nice combination on the left, Tresoldi dummies it to Voglsammer and then receives it back from his teammate. The striker fires home for a consolation goal.
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
86'
Poor away form
There have been more substitutions as the match starts to wind down a bit. Hannover have only won once away and drawn another, placing them 16th in the away table. On the other hand, they sit undefeated at the top of the home table, with Elversberg in second place.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
84'
Record in sight
22-4 shots on goal for Elversberg - SVE's record in a Bundesliga 2 match is 23 shots (last season on matchday 1 in Hannover!). 15 corners is already a new Bundesliga 2 record for Elversberg.
81'
Woodwork struck!
By far the best chance for 96. Tresoldi heads the ball against the post after a cross from the right.
80'
Is there a way back?
With just ten minutes left in normal time, Hannover would need something of a football miracle if anything is to happen here.
78'
Substitution
77'
First shot on target
The substitute Voglsammer tries his luck from a free-kick, but it's a comfortable save for Kristof. This was the guests' first attempt on target.
77'
Substitution
72'
First corner
More than 70 minutes played and Hannover get their first corner, which is flicked on at the near post before Neumann's shot is blocked. The most dangerous attack from the visitors so far.
72'
Substitution
70'
Substitution
69'
Quieter period
It's been a few minutes since the last shot on goal. Elversberg are increasingly allowing the visitors to have possession of the ball.
64'
Zieler saves again
After some neat combination play, Asllani gets another shot from the edge of the penalty area. Zieler prevents further damage with another strong save.
61'
Another chance
Feil plays it to Damar, who skies it over the bar from seven metres out.
Asllani is enjoying himself out there
© IMAGO/Fabian Kleer
60'
All happening at one end
Goal attempts
11off target
8on target
1off target
0on target
56'
Substitution
56'
Hunting a fourth
Elversberg are closer to making it 4-0. Zimmerschied takes a low shot from the edge of the penalty area, and Hannover eventually clear it for a corner.
56'
Substitution
54'
Feil with a firm long-range strike
Lukas Pinckert marches into the opposition half and lays it off to Feil, who unleashes a thunderbolt from distance. Zieler tips it over for Elversberg's ninth corner. Hannover haven't had any yet.
51'
Penalty shout!
Tresoldi slips the ball through to Kunze in the penalty area, who goes down after contact from Lukas Pinckert. The situation is reviewed, but due to minimal contact, no penalty is given.
49'
Goal against former club
Muhammed Damar made four appearances Hannover in the Bundesliga 2 last season - he has just scored his 3rd goal of the season against his former club.
48'
3-0
Elversberg builds up steadily and shifts it to the left. Baum sprints towards the byline and delivers a low cross into the centre. Damar sweeps the ball first time into the far corner, capping off a brilliant move for the hosts' third goal.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
47'
H96 on the charge
Hannover tries to push forward and enters the penalty area, but then Jessic Ngankam commits a foul as the attack breaks down.
46'
Back underway
The sides are back out as the second half commences.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 8
Half-time: Elversberg 2-0 Hannover 96
Elversberg have a deserved 2-0 lead against the current league leaders, who didn't manage a single dangerous shot on goal and only occasionally showed good spells of possession. They have also not been as solid at the back as you need to be against this agile Elversberg side.
Half-time
45'
+ 5
A second for SVE!
Asllani doubles the hosts' advantage in the fifth minute of stoppage time. After a long ball to the far post, the ball is played into the path of the striker, who turns to his right with his back to goal and sends the ball fizzing into the back of the net.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
45'
+ 3
Stoppage time
The third minute of stoppage time is underway. A lengthy injury break has meant a fair chunk of added time.
45'
Triple chance
Sickinger tries his luck from distance before Zimmerschied follows up with a tame header and Feil misses again from distance to round off a trio of opportunities for Elversberg.
43'
Nothing dangerous
The game is currently taking place almost exclusively outside of either penalty area.
40'
Possession: Yes. Chances: No.
The last few minutes have seen 96 with all the ball. However, the visitors are yet to register a shot on goal in the match.
38'
Early substitution
Rochelt, who was fouled earlier, is substituted. He is replaced by Monju Momuluh, who made a good cameo appearance off the bench last week against Karlsruhe.
38'
Substitution
34'
Hannover trying to get back into things
Hannover have had most of the possession in the last few minutes, but they haven't been able to create any chances from it. Phil Neumann at least manages to win a free kick from the half-right position.
Elversberg celebrations
© IMAGO/Fabian Kleer
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
Yellow card rescinded
The yellow card against Zieler, who clearly played the ball first, has also been chalked off.
28'
No penalty!
After reviewing the footage, the refereeing team reverses the decision. There will be no spot-kick.
28'
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
27'
Penalty!
Damar's free-kick is too central and Zieler is able to parry with his fists. The ball comes back his way in the air in a lob. Zieler hits both the ball and Feil with his fist, and the referee blows for a penalty. The decision is subject to a VAR check.
24'
Free kick
Kunze was far too late in his challenge against the advanced Lukas Pinckert, and picks up a yellow card. Elversberg's defender receives treatment but can continue. Next to come is the free-kick.
24'
Powerplay
The ball is shifted around the penalty area following a short corner. A long chipped ball is then clipped to the far post towards Neubauer, who flicks it on. None of Elversberg's attackers are able to get anything on it. Hannover subsequently can't get out of their own half.
21'
Elversberg remain on top
Tifo in honour of Enke
© IMAGO/Fabian Kleer
17'
Long-range shot
Asslani is allowed to shoot relatively uncontested from a central position outside the box. Zieler gets across to fish the ball out of the top right corner.
15'
Elversberg on the front foot
Elversberg are on top currently, winning several corners. After a low cross is flicked on, an SVE attacker narrowly misses the target.
12'
Thunderbolt of a goal
Baum's shot for the lead recorded a speed of 124 km/h - the second fastest goal in the Bundesliga 2 so far this season.
10'
Elversberg lead!
After winning the ball back, it gets played centrally to Asllani, who is able to drive forward and spot Baum overlapping on the right. The full-back receives the ball before drilling a low shot from the right side of the penalty area into the far corner. A brilliant finish from the Eintracht Frankfurt loanee.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
9'
Balanced
Possession (%)
4852
7'
Hannover 96 make their presence felt
Baum plays in Rochelt on the left flank, who wins a free-kick. 'Keeper Kristof clears with both fists, and nothing comes from the second ball. Elversberg launch a counter-attack, but this fizzles out.
4'
SVE starts well
The home team is controlling the game in the opening minutes, combining well around the opposition penalty area. Zimmerschied eventually crosses from the left byline but hits the side netting.
1'
Tifo in honour of Robert Enke
The away fans display an impressive tifo in honour of their former player Robert Enke. Today marks the 15th anniversary of Enke's death.
1'
Kick-off
Game on in Elversberg!
Kick-off!
Strike duo back for 96
Compared to the 2-1 victory against KSC, Stefan Leitl makes two changes to his starting lineup: Ngankam and Tresoldi start in place of Nielsen and Voglsammer, who had formed the strike partnership in Hannover's 4-4-2 system in recent matches. Nicolo Tresoldi scored three of his team's four goals against Elversberg last season (both matches ended 2-2).
Two changes for SVE
Horst Steffen makes two changes to his team today: Feil and Zimmerschied start in place of Petkov and Schnellbacher. Tom Zimmerschied, who joined from Dynamo Dresden this summer, is making his first league start for his new side, while Luca Schnellbacher is missing from the starting lineup for the first time this season.
Hannover starting XI
Zieler - Muroya, Neumann, Halstenberg, Wdowik - Lee, Leopold, Kunze, Rochelt - Tresoldi, Ngankam
Elversberg starting XI
Kristof - Baum, Pinckert, Rohr, Neubauer - Sickinger, Schmahl, Feil, Damar, Zimmerschied - Asllani
Elversberg head coach Horst Steffen on Hannover
"Hannover have several components that make for a good game. They're not in the top positions without reason. They make few mistakes that lead to opposition chances. So on Sunday, we'll really have to work hard to create gaps and expose errors."
Stefan Leitl on Elversberg
"We're facing a team that has already shown, especially at home, how well they can play. It's a strong side that is once again performing well in Bundesliga 2 this year. Good work is being done there."
Changing allegiances
Jannik Rochelt transferred from Elversberg to Hannover in the summer of 2024 while Muhammed Damar played for Hannover in the 2023/24 season.
Cup shock
There was only one other competitive match between the two clubs. In 2010, then fourth-tier Elversberg knocked Bundesliga side Hannover out of the DFB-Pokal. After 120 minutes, the score was 0-0. In the subsequent penalty shootout, Hannover's Mikael Forssell was the only player to miss.
Tresoldi's favoured opponents
The return fixture also ended 2-2, with Tresoldi scoring a brace. Tresoldi hasn't scored as many goals against any other team in Bundesliga 2.
Debut meeting
The first match between these sides in 2023/24 in Hannover represented Elversberg's Bundesliga 2 debut. They took a 2-0 lead through goals from Marcel Correia and Wahid Faghir. However, Hannover fought back and earned a draw with goals from Cedric Teuchert and Nicoló Tresoldi.
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