Würzburg's promotion and relegation status - Zieler's replacement feels chilly (1:0)
The Hannover 96 U23 squad dropped a 1:0 to Würzburg in a battle for promotion to the third league. The quest for advancement remains intact.
Hannover 96 kicks off the first round of the promotion playoffs with four second-league additions (Leo Weinkauf, Julian Börner, Brooklyn Ezeh, Kolja Oudenne) on the pitch. Christopher Scott (yellow card) watches from the bench for now, stepping in later for injured Lennart Garlipp.
Ivan Franjic (26), who registered the most assists in the regional league (19), sends a free kick from 20 meters right into the corner of the goalkeeper's net. Weinkauf shifts towards the middle during the shot, making it a disheartening sight.
Franjic's Goal Shifts to Wiesbaden
Eric Uhlmann's foul on former 96er and leading scorer Saliou Sané (20 goals this season) triggers the free kick in the undesirable zone within the penalty area. Goal-scoring Franjic will join SV Wehen-Wiesbaden in the third league next season.
Hannover 96 grapples with unsettled nerves in the face of 10,600 enthusiasts, flubbing numerous chances. Despite being the superior team, Würzburg misses the mark in creating crucial opportunities.
The locals nearly ties it up. Post-halftime, a header from Ezeh off a free kick misses the goal by an inch, and a subsequent Börner header flies just past the Würzburg goaltender. Weinkauf's appearance remains lackluster.
Immediately after the break, Hannover 96's performance improves, notably when Scott comes in. Oudenne (66., 74.) and Hayate Matsuda (67.) miss opportunities against the Kickers goalkeeper, Vincent Friedsam. Börner excels in defense, providing stalwart resistance.
Hannover 96's efforts continue to fall short, with massive scoring opportunities for a 2:0. Ezeh (69.) catches a header from Hägele. Dominik Meisel (73.) slips unmarked through the defense.
Coach Daniel Stendel persistently attempts to inspire his team, even ordering substitutions. However, the efforts are unsuccessful as Würzburg retains their 1:0 lead.
Next Sunday, they return to the field in Hannover. The drawing of 18,000 tickets precedes the match in Würzburg, with more expected for the second leg. The dream of promotion perseveres, despite the 0:1 result.
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