No change at the top of the table in the 2nd Bundesliga: Hannover 96 missed the victory in the top game at Fortuna Düsseldorf, but after the 1-1 (0-1) on Sunday (September 24th, 2023) with 17 goals scored together with the 1st team. But FC Magdeburg has the best offensive in the league.
Coach Stefan Leitl’s team gave up a lead in Düsseldorf and is now in fifth place with twelve points after three games without defeat.
Goal scorer Cedric Teuchert (7th) gave the Hanoverians the lead with his seventh goal of the season, Christos Tzolis (59th, penalty kick according to video evidence) equalized for the hosts. The Düsseldorf team maintained first place with their fourth game without defeat in a row.
Hanover with the better chances
Although Düsseldorf kept up well in terms of play, Hanover had the better chances. New signing Marcel Halstenberg dribbled up the Fortuna chain early on and found the right moment to pass to Teuchert, who gave goalkeeper Florian Kastenmeier no chance. Shortly before the break, Kastenmeier saved his team from falling further behind. In the duel with Teuchert (45th + 2), the goalkeeper made a strong save.
Fortuna with a strong second half
After the break, Düsseldorf came out of the locker room with a lot of pressure – and the effort quickly paid off. When Hannover’s Jannik Dehm brought down Tzolis in the penalty area, referee Florian Lechner decided on a penalty according to the video images. Tzolis stepped up and converted safely. The Fortuna now ran relentlessly. 2014 world champion Ron-Robert Zieler saved his team with a brilliant save after a long-range shot from Jordy de Wijs (66th).
Fortuna against HSV, Hannover welcomes Wiesbaden
Fortuna Düsseldorf is challenged to start the 8th matchday away against Hamburger SV (Friday, September 29th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.). Hannover 96 hosts Wehen Wiesbaden one day later (1 p.m.).