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Hannover 96 narrowly loses against Paderborn in the altitude test match!
Hannover 96 will test against SC Paderborn on July 19, 2025 in the new training sessions under the new coach.
Hannover 96 narrowly loses against Paderborn in the altitude test match!
The first of two test matches between Hannover 96 and SC Paderborn took place today in a picturesque mountain setting. With a clear goal in mind, Hannover competed in their black and green away jerseys, while Paderborn wore elegant white. Despite a promising start, the Hanoverians ended up suffering a 3-2 defeat, which will certainly give the coaching staff something to think about.
Hannover 96 came out of the starting blocks like the fire department: Benedikt Pichler took the lead for Lower Saxony in the 6th minute after being put in an exemplary performance by Jannik Rochelt and Noel Aseko. Mustapha Bundu then had the opportunity to extend the lead in the 15th minute, but his shot narrowly missed the target. It didn't take long until the bell rang again: in the 21st minute, Bundu increased the score to 2-0 and seemed to be setting the course for a clear victory. But the game took a turn.
Fluctuating performances in the second half
In the 36th minute, Paderborn came dangerously close to the Hanover goal for the first time. However, Nahuel Noll was able to decisively block the shot. It wasn't until shortly before half-time that things ended for Paderborn when Adriano Grimaldi scored the next goal in the 40th minute. At halftime it was 2-1 for Hannover.
What then happened in the second half is textbook for attentive coaches: Paderborn came out of the locker room with new energy and promptly equalized in the 46th minute through Sebastian Klaas. Just seven minutes later, in the 53rd minute, Lucas Copado gave Paderborn their first lead. Hannover had more of the game, but their opponents' counterattacks proved to be dangerous. Noll had to prove his class once again in the 64th minute and parried another shot from Paderborn.
A look at the lineups
Both teams appeared in different formations:
| Hannover 96 | SC Paderborn |
|---|---|
| Noll | Seimen |
| Ghita (32. Wörl) | Brackelmann (46th Kinsombi) |
| Tomiak | Bilbija |
| Okon | Curda |
| Sterner | Hansen |
| Leopold | Obermair |
| Aseko | Scheller |
| Neubauer | Klaas |
| Bundu | Hoffmeier |
| Pichler | Grimaldi (46th Copado) |
| Rochelt (61st Momuluh) | Seimen |
Despite the defeat, there is reason for hope for the future. Under the new coach, the training methods seem to represent a refreshing approach. Observers report that the units contain more tactical instructions and that the team is trained in three groups. Each group receives individual, specialized training to promote overall strategy. This could have a positive impact on the team's style of play in the long term, while fewer direct corrections during the game indicate that the coaching team has confidence in the implementation. The focus on playful solutions could help the team move forward, even if they suffered a setback today. For additional information about the game and the performances of both teams, fans can read on kicker.de or exchange ideas in the forum at transfermarkt.de.
At the end of the day, the realization remains: Even if we didn't win, there is a lot of potential to build on. Because in the end it's not just the result that counts, but also the development that a team goes through.