FC St. Pauli prevented Hannover 96 from winning their first win of the season late in the top game of the 2nd Bundesliga. In the 2:2 (1:1) in front of 33,600 spectators, however, a highly controversial hand penalty, which 96 midfielder Sebastian Kerk converted (33rd minute), helped the Lower Saxony team to equalize against Hamburg.
After the alleged handball by St. Pauli defender Adam Dzwigala, referee Felix Zwayer awarded a penalty in the 30th minute with the help of the video assistant. The “existing camera perspectives” were not sufficient to “unequivocally refute” the referee’s perception, the German Football Association tweeted via its referee account.
Top additions to the 2nd Bundesliga 22/23: HSV & St. Pauli with the highest fees
Eric Durm | Frankfurt -> Kaiserslautern | Market value: €1.2 million
St. Pauli initially took advantage of the home side’s unfocused start: Attacker Johannes Eggestein (4th), who had switched to the Elbe from Belgian club Royal Antwerpen, scored right at the start of the game. After Kerk equalized, 96 new signing Derrick Köhn (71) scored with his deflected shot to make it 2-1. Jackson Irvine rewarded his good game and shocked Hannover late on with the equalizer (90+5).
Final whistle in Hanover. We take a point with us from Lower Saxony.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
