Hannover 96 lost their 2-0 lead against Preußen Münster in stoppage time!

Hannover 96 lost their 2-0 lead against Preußen Münster in stoppage time!

On December 5, 2025, there was a thrilling duel in the DFB Cup between Hannover 96 and Preußen Münster that sent the spectators on an emotional rollercoaster ride. The game ended in a surprising 2-2 draw after Hannover had squandered a comfortable 2-0 lead. Alexander Ende's team couldn't enjoy their advantage for long, as the Münster team celebrated twice at the end of stoppage time.

The first 70 minutes of the encounter clearly belonged to the Hanoverians. In the 41st minute it was Benjamin Källman who scored the first goal of the game after a precise long ball from Maik Nawrocki. Daisuke Yokota made it 2-0 in the 73rd minute after converting a cross from Kolja Oudenne. At this point the game seemed to be over for Hannover. But the wind should change quickly.

Amazing turnaround in the final phase

After Hannover's double pack came an unexpected collapse. Münster, who had not previously been the most determined team, put everything on one card. There were two goals for the home team in stoppage time: First, Oliver Batista Meier converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute and Zidan Sertdemir equalized in the 90th + 6th minute. A shock for Hannover, the coach Alexander Ende praised the morale of his team, but at the same time had to realize that the team stopped being active after the 2-0 win.

Coach Christian Titz from Münster said after the game that his team played defensively compactly and that this was ultimately the key to finding their way back from a seemingly lost game. It remains a bitter taste for Hannover because despite a solid performance in the first half, the final phase was not used consistently enough.

What does that mean for the table?

The effects of the game can also be felt in the table. Hannover 96 are currently in third place in the relegation zone with 9 points, which highlights the situation given their ambivalent performances so far this season. After 15 games, the team records 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 losses. Münster, on the other hand, has put itself in a more favorable position with this point gain and is firmly in the middle of the field with 24 points.

However, there is no reason for Hannover to hang its head. The team has now remained unbeaten in ten away games. The last defeat was 24 years ago, which has one or two positive notes for the fans. On the next match day, Hannover travels further away again and meets SpVgg Greuther Fürth, while Preußen Münster meets Darmstadt 98 on Sunday.

The next challenge is already waiting. Club managers are faced with a number of decisions that could affect the teams' fate in the current season. The rumor is that Wolfsburg is looking for a new sports director, but according to media reports, Hannover remains stable and plans to tackle controlling and strategy.

How will Hannover 96 fare in the upcoming game? One thing is certain: after a game like this, the next encounter will be even more exciting and the fans can be excited!

Sports show and NDR provide further information on the situation of Hannover 96. The current table of 2nd Bundesliga shows how competitive the race for the best places remains.