Hannover 96 secured a 3-1 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg in the third matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, maintaining their strong start to the season. The Lower Saxony team established a 2-0 lead by halftime, with Hayate Matsuda opening the scoring in the 17th minute, followed by a header from Ime Okon in the 43rd. Despite controlling possession for significant periods, Magdeburg struggled to break down a resolute Hannover defense.
The second half saw increased pressure from Magdeburg, culminating in a goal from Martijn Kaars in the 63rd minute. Kaars converted the rebound after Nahuel Noll’s initial penalty attempt was saved by the Hannover goalkeeper. Despite continued efforts, Magdeburg were unable to equalize and the match was sealed in added time by a goal from Benjamin Källman.
The fixture was characterized by numerous opportunities for both sides, but Hannover 96 demonstrated greater efficiency in converting their chances, earning their third consecutive win. Meanwhile, Eintracht Braunschweig suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Karlsruher SC and Fortuna Düsseldorf defeated Paderborn 2-1 in a match where Paderborn were reduced in numbers.
