Hannover 96 secured a decisive 3-1 victory against 1. FC Magdeburg in the third matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. The Lower Saxony side established a 2-0 lead by halftime, with Hayate Matsuda opening the scoring in the 17th minute and Ime Okon adding a header in the 43rd. Despite enjoying a greater share of possession, Magdeburg struggled to break down Hannover’s defense.
Magdeburg emerged with increased pressure in the second half, pulling one back in the 63rd minute through Martijn Kaars, who converted the rebound after Nahuel Noll’s initial penalty attempt was saved. Despite continued efforts, they were unable to find an equalizer. A late goal from Benjamin Källman in stoppage time sealed the win for Hannover.
The match was characterized by numerous opportunities for both sides, but Hannover demonstrated greater efficiency in converting their chances, earning them a third consecutive victory to start the season. Magdeburg, despite their efforts, were unable to capitalize on their own opportunities.
In concurrent fixtures, Eintracht Braunschweig suffered a 2-0 defeat away to Karlsruher SC, while Fortuna Düsseldorf defeated a weakened SC Paderborn 2-1.