Match report

FC Viktoria Köln Defeats Hannover 96 II 2–0 in 3. Liga Clash

FC Viktoria Köln
FC Viktoria Köln
2–0
FT
Hannover 96 II
Hannover 96 II
May 11, 2025

FC Viktoria Köln stunned Hannover 96 II with a well-executed game plan that resulted in a 2–0 victory on May 11th, solidifying their position within the competitive 3. Liga. With key goals from L. Lobinger and S. El Mala, FC Viktoria Köln showcased impressive teamwork to overcome Hannover 96 II's tenacious defense.

Key Facts

  • • FC Viktoria Köln defeated Hannover 96 II with a final score of 2-0.
  • • L. Lobinger scored the first goal at minute 61, assisted by S. Handle.
  • • S. El Mala secured the second goal in the 74th minute.
  • • Hannover 96 II received multiple yellow cards including N. Meier who was sent off with a red card in the 88th minute.

Lineups

FC Viktoria Köln

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Dudu (G)
  • 2 L. Dietz (D)
  • 15 C. Greger (D)
  • 33 J. Sticker (D)
  • 7 S. Handle (M)
  • 14 E. Lofolomo (M)
  • 21 T. Eisenhuth (M)
  • 22 S. El Mala (M)
  • 16 F. Engelhardt (M)
  • 8 D. Bogićević (M)
  • 9 L. Lobinger (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. de Meester
  • 30 S. Güler
  • 5 Sidny Cabral
  • 37 N. May
  • 35 Z. Keita
  • 36 O. Hill
  • 19 L. Cueto
  • 6 P. Pöpperl
  • 10 A. Vrenezi

Hannover 96 II

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 12 N. Quindt (G)
  • 29 J. Niklaus (D)
  • 10 E. Uhlmann (D)
  • 18 F. Arkenberg (D)
  • 5 L. Dominke (D)
  • 26 M. Ndikom (M)
  • 42 B. Westermeier (M)
  • 6 N. Engelbreth (M)
  • 7 Mustafa Abdullatif (M)
  • 23 V. Sulejmani (F)
  • 9 S. Busch (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 R. Kalem
  • 20 N. Meier
  • 22 L. Grimpe
  • 31 D. Husser
  • 28 M. Gevorgyan
  • 21 J. Danquah
  • 14 M. Frauendorf
  • 19 J. Videira
  • 4 F. Göttlicher

Timeline

  1. Hannover 96 II
    41' Hannover 96 II Card · Yellow Card
    Eric Uhlmann
  2. Hannover 96 II
    45'+1 Hannover 96 II Card · Yellow Card
    N. Engelbreth
  3. FC Viktoria Köln
    46' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Bogicevic · On: L. de Meester
  4. FC Viktoria Köln
    61' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lobinger · Assist: S. Handle
  5. Hannover 96 II
    64' Hannover 96 II subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Engelbreth · On: N. Meier
  6. Hannover 96 II
    64' Hannover 96 II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ndikom · On: R. Kalem
  7. FC Viktoria Köln
    67' FC Viktoria Köln Card · Yellow Card
    L. de Meester

    Foul

  8. Hannover 96 II
    73' Hannover 96 II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Quindt · On: L. Grimpe
  9. Hannover 96 II
    73' Hannover 96 II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Busch · On: D. Husser
  10. Hannover 96 II
    73' Hannover 96 II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Mustafa Abdullatif · On: M. Gevorgyan
  11. FC Viktoria Köln
    74' FC Viktoria Köln Goal · Normal Goal
    S. El Mala
  12. Hannover 96 II
    76' Hannover 96 II Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gevorgyan

    Foul

  13. FC Viktoria Köln
    78' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Handle · On: S. Lopes Cabral
  14. FC Viktoria Köln
    78' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Engelhardt · On: N. May
  15. FC Viktoria Köln
    86' FC Viktoria Köln subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. El Mala · On: Z. Keita
  16. Hannover 96 II
    88' Hannover 96 II Card · Red Card
    N. Meier

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC Viktoria Köln Hannover 96 II
Fouls 6 10
Pass Accuracy 84% 85%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 15 10
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 453 358
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.89 0.78
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 380 306
Shots Inside Box 10 5
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match turned decisively for FC Viktoria Köln when L. Lobinger scored the opening goal at minute 61, breaking Hannover 96 II's defensive line.
  • ▸ Hannover 96 II's red card to N. Meier in the 88th minute further solidified FC Viktoria Köln's control of the game.