Match report

1. FC Nürnberg Stuns Hannover 96 2-1 in 2. Bundesliga

1. FC Nürnberg
1. FC Nürnberg
2–1
FT
Hannover 96
Hannover 96
Dec 21, 2025

1. FC Nürnberg stunned Hannover 96 with a decisive comeback, turning their early deficit into a thrilling 2-1 victory in the 2. Bundesliga. The game saw three key goals and several pivotal moments that shifted momentum.

Key Facts

  • • Hannover 96 took an early lead through B. Kallman at minute 19.
  • • Rafael Lubach equalized for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 44th minute, assisted by A. Grimaldi.
  • • M. A. Zoma scored the winning goal for 1. FC Nürnberg at minute 49, assisted by Tim Drexler.
  • • Three yellow cards were issued to players from 1. FC Nürnberg: Rafael Lubach (31'), T. Baack (53'), and P. Demba (66').
  • • Substitutions included R. Knoche for P. Demba and A. Stepanov for A. Grimaldi at minute 71.

Lineups

1. FC Nürnberg

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Reichert (G)
  • 15 T. Drexler (D)
  • 4 F. Gruber (D)
  • 24 L. Lochoshvili (D)
  • 21 B. Yilmaz (D)
  • 25 F. O. Becker (M)
  • 5 T. Baack (M)
  • 20 P. Demba (M)
  • 18 R. Lubach (M)
  • 23 M. A. Zoma (F)
  • 33 A. Grimaldi (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 C. Mathenia
  • 44 O. Karafiat
  • 32 T. Janisch
  • 31 R. Knoche
  • 3 Danilo Soares
  • 17 A. Chaikhoun
  • 39 P. Scobel
  • 37 N. Maboulou
  • 11 A. Stepanov

Hannover 96

Formation: 3-3-1-3

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Noll (G)
  • 5 V. Ghita (D)
  • 3 B. Tomiak (D)
  • 20 I. Okon (D)
  • 33 M. Neubauer (M)
  • 8 E. Leopold (M)
  • 29 K. Oudenne (M)
  • 15 N. Aseko-Nkili (M)
  • 18 D. Yokota (F)
  • 9 B. Kallman (F)
  • 26 W. Taibi (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 L. Weinkauf
  • 4 H. Blank
  • 17 B. Allgeier
  • 19 W. Kokolo
  • 27 H. Matsuda
  • 32 J. Sterner
  • 13 F. Roggow
  • 22 N. Engelbreth
  • 11 B. Pichler

Timeline

  1. Hannover 96
    19' Hannover 96 Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Kallman
  2. 1. FC Nürnberg
    31' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Lubach

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Nürnberg
    44' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    Rafael Lubach · Assist: A. Grimaldi
  4. 1. FC Nürnberg
    49' 1. FC Nürnberg Goal · Normal Goal
    M. A. Zoma · Assist: Tim Drexler
  5. 1. FC Nürnberg
    53' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    T. Baack

    Foul

  6. 1. FC Nürnberg
    66' 1. FC Nürnberg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Demba

    Time wasting

  7. 1. FC Nürnberg
    71' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Demba · On: R. Knoche
  8. 1. FC Nürnberg
    71' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Grimaldi · On: A. Stepanov
  9. Hannover 96
    73' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Waniss Taibi · On: W. Kokolo
  10. Hannover 96
    73' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Neubauer · On: Hayate Matsuda
  11. Hannover 96
    73' Hannover 96 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Kallman · On: B. Pichler
  12. 1. FC Nürnberg
    74' 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Baack · On: O. Karafiat
  13. Hannover 96
    86' Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    Boris Tomiak

    Argument

  14. Hannover 96
    90'+1 Hannover 96 Card · Yellow Card
    Nahuel Noll

    Argument

  15. 1. FC Nürnberg
    90'+4 1. FC Nürnberg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. A. Zoma · On: Tim Janisch

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Nürnberg Hannover 96
Fouls 14 9
Pass Accuracy 75% 89%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 15
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 275 588
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 5 8
xG 1.00 2.00
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 205 521
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Rafael Lubach's goal in the 44th minute marked a crucial turning point, evening the score before halftime.
  • ▸ M. A. Zoma’s decisive strike in the 49th minute gave 1. FC Nürnberg control of the match and ensured their eventual victory.