Match report

Holstein Kiel Defeats Hannover 96 2-1 in 2. Bundesliga

Hannover 96
Hannover 96
1–2
FT
Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
May 19, 2024

Holstein Kiel stunned Hannover 96 with a well-executed performance, securing a vital 2-1 victory in their 2. Bundesliga clash. The visitors took an early lead through Leon Holtby and T. Rothe's second goal extended the advantage before Lennart Schaub pulled one back for Hannover late on.

Key Facts

  • Holstein Kiel led 2-0 with goals from Leon Holtby (26') and T. Rothe (32'),
  • Lennart Schaub scored a consolation goal for Hannover in the 78th minute,
  • Enzo Leopold received a yellow card for Hannover at the 28th minute for persistent fouling,
  • Holstein Kiel made five substitutions with M. Ivezic and Alexander Bernhardsson among them.

Lineups

Hannover 96

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Zieler (G)
  • 5 P. Neumann (D)
  • 23 M. Halstenberg (D)
  • 4 B. Arrey-Mbi (D)
  • 21 S. Muroya (M)
  • 6 F. Kunze (M)
  • 8 E. Leopold (M)
  • 20 J. Dehm (M)
  • 32 A. Voglsammer (F)
  • 25 L. Gindorf (F)
  • 9 N. Tresoldi (F)

Substitutes

  • 36 C. Teuchert
  • 37 B. Ezeh
  • 11 L. Schaub
  • 10 S. Ernst
  • 13 M. Christiansen
  • 29 K. Oudenne
  • 34 Y. Lührs
  • 30 L. Weinkauf
  • 31 J. Börner

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 31 M. Engelhardt (G)
  • 15 M. Schulz (D)
  • 4 P. Erras (D)
  • 5 C. Johansson (D)
  • 23 L. Rosenboom (M)
  • 10 L. Holtby (M)
  • 22 N. Remberg (M)
  • 18 T. Rothe (M)
  • 7 S. Skrzybski (F)
  • 9 B. Pichler (F)
  • 11 A. Bernhardsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 J. Arp
  • 13 S. Machino
  • 2 M. Kirkeskov
  • 6 M. Ivezić
  • 32 J. Sterner
  • 27 J. Mees
  • 21 T. Dähne
  • 19 H. Friðjónsson
  • 29 N. Niehoff

Timeline

  1. Holstein Kiel
    26' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Holtby · Assist: T. Rothe
  2. Hannover 96
    28' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    Enzo Leopold

    Persistent fouling

  3. Holstein Kiel
    32' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Rothe
  4. Holstein Kiel
    33' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    P. Erras

    Foul

  5. Holstein Kiel
    46' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Pichler · On: F. Arp
  6. Hannover 96
    61' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Gindorf · On: C. Teuchert
  7. Hannover 96
    61' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jannik Dehm · On: B. Ezeh
  8. Holstein Kiel
    65' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Skrzybski · On: S. Machino
  9. Hannover 96
    71' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Arrey-Mbi · On: L. Schaub
  10. Holstein Kiel
    74' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Alexander Bernhardsson · On: M. Kirkeskov
  11. Holstein Kiel
    74' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Holtby · On: M. Ivezic
  12. Hannover 96
    78' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Schaub · Assist: M. Halstenberg
  13. Holstein Kiel
    81' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ivezic

    Foul

  14. Holstein Kiel
    84' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marvin Schulz · On: J. Sterner
  15. Hannover 96
    89' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    P. Neumann

    Foul

  16. Hannover 96
    90'+1 Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Fabian Kunze · On: Sebastian Ernst

Match Stats

Stat Hannover 96 Holstein Kiel
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 87% 82%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards
Total Shots 24 11
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 474 424
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 7 8
xG
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 411 349
Shots Inside Box 17 8
Saves 5 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • Leon Holtby's early goal in the 26th minute set the tone for Holstein Kiel, giving them a crucial lead that they maintained throughout most of the match,
  • Despite conceding two goals within six minutes early in the game, Hannover 96 showed resilience and managed to reduce the deficit through Lennart Schaub's goal late into the second half.