Hertha BSC celebrates surprise victory: Hannover 96 collects the first bankruptcy!

Hertha BSC celebrates surprise victory: Hannover 96 collects the first bankruptcy!

In the fifth round of the 2nd Bundesliga, Hertha BSC impressively prevailed 3-0 against Hannover 96 and thus celebrated the first win of the season. The game took place in a sold -out arena with 49,000 spectators. Hanover, who had previously achieved four victories in four games and was unbeaten at the top of the table, now had to accept the first defeat.

At first Hanover dominated the events on the pitch, but was unable to score in the first half. On the other hand, Hertha only had a noteworthy chance when Fabian Reese failed at the goal in the 21st minute. The game was turned in the second half when Marten Winkler scored the 1-0 in the 51st minute after a pass from Dawid Kownacki and ended the first goal time for Hertha after 442 minutes without a competitive goal.

Hertha's dominance in the second half

Hertha BSC did not subside. In the 68th minute, Dawid Kownacki headed after a flank from Reese to 2-0. Despite numerous efforts, Hannover 96 did not find back into play. In added time, Luca Schuler made 90+2. Minute with a direct acceptance for the final score of 3: 0. This defeat was particularly bitter for Hanover, which is now without points after four victories.

The Hertha victory catapulted the team to 13th place, while Hannover 96, despite this slump, with a total of 12 points, remains at the top of the table. It was also noteworthy that Hertha coach Stefan Leitl changed both the system and the starting eleven and changed three times. This strategy had an effect and had the team rose from the relegation zone.

Shock moment in fan block and more details

An emergency doctor in the Berlin fan block led to longer breaks during the second half, which were bridged by both fan groups with cheering. In addition, Kennet Eichhorn, at the age of 16 and 48 days, became the youngest player in the starting eleven in the history of the 2nd Bundesliga.

The encounter not only provides results, but also exciting aspects of the second division history. Records like most victories in one season, the highest number of goals in one season and the most important players are part of the rich heritage of the league, which has caused a stir again and again since its foundation in 1974. This season could once again play an important role for Hertha BSC, as the current records show on the website of the Bundesliga.

In view of the previous successes and the new challenges, Hannover 96 could come under pressure in the upcoming games, while Hertha BSC hopes for a positive turn after this important victory and now wants to take the dynamics with them.

The balance remains exciting, while the teams are fighting for promotion and relegation. The next encounters of the 2nd Bundesliga promise hard -fought matches, especially in view of the last results and the current table situation. The ZDF also reports about the important turning point for Hertha and the challenges that are still ahead of them.

For Hanover, it is to be hoped that they can recover quickly and to be able to regain the lost soil in time, while Hertha BSC wants to build on the upswing.