VfL Wolfsburg went into the Niedersachsen derby against Hannover 96 as clear favourites. With their squad quality and financial resources, the Wolves are expected to be among the strongest teams in the 2. Bundesliga this season. But, much like on the opening matchday, it was their opponents who looked like the better team on the pitch.
Hannover dominated the first half and created the more dangerous opportunities. The hosts repeatedly tested Wolfsburg goalkeeper Jakub Zieliński from distance, while the visitors struggled to impose themselves on the game.
Wolfsburg were not completely without chances, though. New signing Muhammed Damar was particularly active and created some promising situations for the visitors, but neither side managed to break the deadlock before the break.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Hannover continued to look more threatening, while the intensity increased in the challenges as the derby became increasingly physical.
The hosts came closest when substitute Benedikt Pichler found himself with the best chance of the match. However, he could not convert, leaving Hannover to rue another missed opportunity.
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Hannover dominated the first half and created the more dangerous opportunities. The hosts repeatedly tested Wolfsburg goalkeeper Jakub Zieliński from distance, while the visitors struggled to impose themselves on the game.
Wolfsburg were not completely without chances, though. New signing Muhammed Damar was particularly active and created some promising situations for the visitors, but neither side managed to break the deadlock before the break.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Hannover continued to look more threatening, while the intensity increased in the challenges as the derby became increasingly physical.
The hosts came closest when substitute Benedikt Pichler found himself with the best chance of the match. However, he could not convert, leaving Hannover to rue another missed opportunity.
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