A dramatic contest at Sportpark Ronhof Thomas Sommer delivered four goals, late drama, and a share of the spoils as SpVgg Greuther Fürth twice came from behind to secure a 2-2 draw against promotion-chasing Hannover 96 on Sunday afternoon.

Hannover signaled their intent from the opening whistle, dominating possession at 61% and dictating the early tempo. Their efforts paid immediate dividends in the 6th minute when Benjamin Källman latched onto a sharp through ball from Maurice Neubauer and coolly slotted past Pelle Boevink, handing Hannover a deserved early lead. However, Fürth, undeterred by their slow start and limited chances, found a response midway through the opening half. In the 24th minute, Noel Futkeu finished confidently at the near post after an incisive assist from Felix Klaus, leveling the match and injecting new life into the home side.

The first half, while not overflowing with goalmouth action, was played at high intensity. Hannover’s backline, marshaled by Boris Tomiak and Virgil Ghiță, kept Fürth’s chances to a minimum, but Tomiak went into the referee’s book on 39 minutes for a late challenge. Fürth’s defense was equally alert, with Reno Münz earning a booking for a tactical foul just before the break.

The contest’s rhythm shifted in the second half as Hannover continued to probe and eventually reclaimed the lead in the 61st minute. Japanese midfielder Hayate Matsuda seized on a defensive miscue, firing home his side’s second of the afternoon—a goal that seemed to put the visitors in the ascendency.

Yet, with time ticking down and Hannover appearing in control, Fürth found the equalizer. Substitute D. Abrangao stunned the visitors in the 82nd minute, converting a loose ball in the box to bring the home supporters to their feet. Fürth, despite trailing in the shot count and possession, displayed clinical finishing and unyielding resolve.

Both managers turned to their benches in the closing stages, seeking the crucial winner. Thomas Kleine introduced fresh legs for Fürth, while Christian Titz looked to solidify Hannover’s midfield, but neither side could break the deadlock in a tense final phase.

The final whistle confirmed an engaging 2-2 draw, a result that keeps Hannover in the upper reaches of the Bundesliga 2 table but offers encouragement to a resilient Fürth side still finding its rhythm this campaign. The match was a showcase of efficiency—just five shots on target yielded four goals, underscoring a clinical afternoon for both attacks.

For fans and analysts alike, the match will be remembered for its momentum swings and late drama—a fitting advertisement for the competitiveness of Germany’s second tier.

YouTube Recap Coverage:

• As of matchday, official highlights can be found on the Bundesliga’s official YouTube channel, which boasts millions of followers and provides verified, non-gameplay recaps. These highlight packages offer a comprehensive look at all key moments from the match, including both Futkeu and Källman’s early goals and Matsuda and Abrangao’s second-half strikes.

For complete, verified highlights, consult channels with Bundesliga rights such as the official Bundesliga English channel on YouTube, which exceeds 2 million subscribers and consistently offers professional recaps.