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History to be made? In Bundesliga 2, the Lions have only won one game at home against Kiel, with that victory coming 46 years ago. On the opening day of the 1980/81 campaign, Braunschweig ran out 2-0 winners against the Storks. Incidentally, that win set the tone for a campaign in which the Lions earned top-flight promotion.

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Three minutes of stoppage time indicated Paderborn almost have their first win of the season in the bag!

Little sign of a comeback Hoffenheim keep moving the ball around and Asllani has a shot that goes out for a throw-in. Paderborn are staying firm and letting few big opportunities through their defence.

Conté hits the post Hoffenheim keep on looking for a goal, with Conté firing a shot from outside the area that clips the left post.

Late changes Can the experience of Kramarić inspire a late comeback? The Croatian is brought on along with Asllani for the final ten minutes.

Hoffenheim hunting The visitors want to force a way back into this, but Paderborn are defending very capably right now.

Another change Felix Götze, younger brother of 2014 World Cup-winning hero Mario, is introduced for the final phases.

Philippe's effort denied by Baumann Philippe, just brought on moments ago, gets on the end of Ulrich's pass following Tigges' build-up work. His shot is kept out by Baumann.

Pair of changes for Paderborn Ralf Kettemann is hoping to see out what would be his side's maiden Bundesliga win of the season.

Tigges restores the lead! Paderborn pounce against the run of play! A long ball is hoisted forward that Tigges holds up brilliantly before it is worked around the area and crossed back in for him from Sticker, before he guides it past Baumann with a brilliant header.

⚽ 69' Steffen Tigges (3-1)

Wimmer has a go More penalty area pinball as the Hoffenheim substitute has a shot blocked by his team-mate, Conté. The visitors win another corner that Paderborn can clear for now, but they are under the cosh, with over 20 minutes remaining.

Conté goes close! Hoffenheim are pushing. Conté steers an effort on goal from within the area, and it takes a deflection before trickling just wide for a corner.

Switches all round Christian Ilzer shuffles his attacking pack with Wimmer and Lemperle coming on, before Paderborn also make a change.

Hoffenheim hunting a leveller The visitors are looking assured in possession and are bringing the ball back towards the Paderborn target.

Daghim drags Hoffenheim back in it! The visitors get on the scoresheet with a sleek passing move that takes the ball up to Moerstedt, who chases to the left and tucks the ball back inside for Daghim to slot an effort past Nahuel Noll and in.

⚽ 50' Adam Daghim (2-1)

Conté almost pulls a goal back The ball lands at the feet of Conté on the edge of the area and his powerful shot is tipped over the bar by Paderborn goalkeeper Nahuel Noll - against his parent club.

Paderborn almost pinch another Half-time substitute Tigges slips a ball behind the defence for Marino to chase, and his strike partner almost gets there - but Baumann just beats him to it.

We're back! Both sides have made a change at the break - can Hoffenheim fashion a comeback or might their midweek European trip weigh on them in the second period?

Burger booked The Hoffenheim midfielder brings down Hansen around the halfway line and gets a booking.

Paderborn double their lead! How about that! The newly promoted side extend their lead as Curda bounds away down the right and slips a perfect pass into the middle for Marino to tuck home.

⚽ 42' Stefano Marino (2-0)

Hložek heads over Coufal whips a cross in and the Hoffenheim striker heads over from a great position on the edge of the six-yard box.

Another Paderborn corner The goal has boosted the hosts' confidence, and they win possession in the Hoffenheim half before winning their fifth corner of the first half.

Paderborn pushing for another Obermair has a shot turned behind for a corner and the hosts keep circulating the ball around the Hoffenheim area for a minute or so until the visitors can clear.

Paderborn get their first goal of the season! A memorable moment for the newly promoted side as American midfielder Santiago Castaneda takes a headed clearance from a corner down on the edge of the box, turns well and sends an effort past Baumann with the help of a big deflection.

⚽ 29' Santiago Castaneda (1-0)

Paderborn dropping deeper The visitors seem on top now as the hosts sit back and soak up a spell of pressure.

Coufal cracks the post! A long throw is worked across the box and runs out to Coufal, who sends a deflected effort into the left post. Hoffenheim were so close to taking the lead...

Paderborn threaten to pounce The hosts cause more trouble on the break as Marino slips the ball through to Pieringer - who seems to go one-on-one with Baumann only for the play to be halted due to a foul.

Daghim denied The Hoffenheim attacker makes a darting run on the left but gets stopped by a fine ter Horst sliding tackle that wins the hosts a goal kick as the ball came off the Dane last.

Moments at both ends Hložek gets onto the ball in the area after an intricate Hoffenheim attacking move, but his attempt is blocked. Marino then has a chance to shoot from 20 yards out on the break and stings the palms of Baumann with a fierce drive.

Kabak blocks Obermair effort Vidović threads a pass through, but Obermair's shot from the left is blocked by Kabak and turned behind for a Paderborn corner.

Opening intent The two sides have taken turns to share spells of possession - they are both clearly determined to go into the break with a result.

We're off! The final Bundesliga match before the international break is underway.

Hoffenheim subs Philipp, Hranáč, Hajdari, Gendrey, Kramarić, De Cat, Wimmer, Lemperle, Asllani

Paderborn subs Schubert, Sticker, Müller, Götze, Baack, Zeitler, Tigges, Philippe, Michel

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Wide from Ebimbe Schalke hit Elversberg on the break. Ebimbe is picked out well on the right side of the pitch, but his eventual shot, from just inside the penalty area, is well off target.

Added time There will be an additional two minutes of play.

Onyeka returns After going off early against Bayern due to an injury, the Germany Under-21 international is on for a cameo appearence.

Petkov can't convert! Elversberg may not get a better chance today. Campbell skips away from Kuruçay beautifully down the left before cutting the ball back into the six-yard box. Petkov is waiting to roll the ball into the net, but his scuffed shot balloons well over the crossbar.

Campbell and Kuruçay clash The pair make contact, with the Elversberg winger coming off worse. Thankfully, both players are back on their feet.

Visitors push up the pitch Elversberg look more likely to make the breakthrough as we enter the final moments, as they are still pressing high with intent.

Both sides freshen things up Mickelson and Futkeu are on for Elversberg, with Schallenberg getting a late run out for the home side.

Double change from Schalke Summer loan signing Hee Chan Hwang comes on, alongside young defender V. Becker.

Kuruçay is there...again The Royal Blue centre-back has been everywhere today. His latest intervention is crucial, as had he not dispossessed Mokya, the Elversberg forward would have been clean through on goal.

Ebimbe tests the keeper The Schalke wing-back shoots on the half-volley from the edge of the Elversberg box. His effort is low and well placed, but Kristof does well to get behind the ball and make a fairly comfortable save.

Kuruçay picks up a yellow card The Schalke defender goes through the back of Krattenmacher and becomes the latest player to go into the ref's book.

Double save from Karius! Elversberg's Keidel pumps a free kick into the Schalke box. Petkov connects with the ball at the far post, allowing Krattenmacher to shoot from close range. Karius then makes a pair of smart reaction saves to keep the scoreline at 0-0 - before the offside flag is raised on the far side.

Katić blasts over! Aouchiche floats in a lovely free kick from around 30 yards out. Katić makes a perfectly timed run and collects the ball just outside the six-yard box, but the Schalke defender can't keep his volley down. That was the biggest chance of the half so far.

Early substitution Just six minutes into the half, Sirch is on for Elversberg, replacing Gyamerah.

Off the post! Mokwa is played in and shoots first time, with his powerful effort rattling the far post. However, he is then flagged for offside.

Second half gets going The game is back underway. Can either side find a breakthrough?

Pinckert to the rescue! It's Schalke's best attack of the half. Ebimbe finds Karaman in the middle of the Elversberg box, who in turn plays the ball to Džeko, who has a chance to score from close range. However, he takes too long to pull the trigger, and his effort is superbly blocked by Pinckert.

Pressure from the visitors Elversberg's forwards are moving the ball around sharply in the final third. In the last few moments, Schalke's defenders have made a series of big blocks from Darvich and Campbell, who are looking to test Karius at every opportunity.

Darvich booked The midfielder becomes the second Elversberg player to pick up a yellow card, after preventing Tanaka from launching a counter-attack.

Shot blocked Becker hurls a long throw into the Elversberg box. After a headed clearance, the ball drops at the feet of Tanaka, but his powerful drive at goal is well blocked.

Schalke drop back Elversberg are starting to dictate the tempo of the game. Their latest attack sees Mokwa go down inside the Schalke box under the challenge of Katić, but no foul is awarded.

Penalty appeal The ball falls to Tanaka in the Elversberg box. He dummies it, allowing Karaman to shoot just behind him, whose effort at goal appears to strike a defender's arm. However, the referee waves away the Schalke protests.

Keidel booked The Elversberg man pulls Džeko's shirt and picks up an early yellow card.

Almost an own goal! Elversberg get away with one. Karaman is played in down the right channel, and the Schalke captain whips a dangerous cross into the penalty area. Pinckert's attempted clearance very nearly ends up in his own net, but the Elversberg skipper is bailed out by his goalkeeper who makes a big save.

Game settles down Schalke are enjoying some sustained possession after Darvich's scoring opportunity. However, they're currently struggling to make inroads against an organised Elversberg side, who look dangerous on the counter-attack.

Over the top! That was a big chance for Elversberg. Campbell brilliantly drives to the byline down the left and cuts the ball back into a dangerous area. Darvich meets the ball in acres of space, but his drilled shot whizzes a yard over the crossbar. Let off for Schalke...

Elversberg finally settle After a tough first few minutes, the visitors are now starting to knock the ball around well. Petkov beats the Schalke press down the right channel and drives into the penalty area. Katić then puts the ball behind for Elversberg's first corner kick - which comes to nothing.

Gosens causing problems The summer arrival is causing plenty of issues down the left channel for Schalke. Elsewhere, the home side's press is suffocating Elversberg, who have given a free kick away in their own half.

Hosts on the front foot Schalke look fired up for this one. They've won an early corner after some good pressing from El-Faouzi. From the resulting set-piece, Džeko has a headed opportunity, but the veteran forward can't keep his effort on target.

We're underway! The ball is rolling in Gelsenkirchen. Visitors Elversberg get things going from the kick off.

Elversberg subs Boss, Mickelson, Le Joncour, Sirch, Condé, Krattenmacher, Onyeka, Futkeu, Schnellbacher

Schalke subs Müller, Ayhan, Wöber, V. Becker, Vozar, Schallenberg, Adamu, Sylla, Hwang

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Closing stages We're into the final couple of minutes here.

Narrowly wide Nusa shifts the ball onto his right before smashing an effort just wide of the near post.

Visitors survive Leipzig clear a corner only as far as Quansah, who delivers back into the box. His cross finds Medina, who can only flick his header into the grasp of Vandevoordt.

Too much on it Diaby plays the ball across the six-yard area with both Maza and Kofane in great positions in front of goal, but he puts too much on the cross and sees it evade both of them.

Sliced wide Maza drives at the Leipzig defence before cutting back to Schick. He takes the shot first time, slicing it wide of the far post.

Schick denied! Maza slips in Schick inside the box, whose finish is smothered by the onrushing Vandevoordt.

⚽ 57' Miguel Gutiérrez (2-0)

Blazed over Diaby breaks away down the right before cutting back to Maza inside the box, who snatches at his first-time shot and sees it fly well over the bar.

Hosts pushing Diaby tries to slip in Moreira down the left side of the box but Baku recovers to clear the danger, moments after Fernández had almost found the run of Diaby with a lofted pass.

El Aynaoui tests Flekken He bends in an effort from outside the area, which Flekken punches behind for a corner that Leverkusen manage to clear.

We're back! The second-half is underway.

⚽ 44' Patrik Schick (1-0)

Chance for Diaby! Schick fires an effort toward the far bottom corner from the left of the box which Vandevoordt parries into the path of Diaby, but the winger slices his volley well over the bar with a clear sight of goal.

Leipzig looking threatening The attacking momentum is swinging their way as the half draws to a close.

Saved by the flag Leverkusen breathe a sigh of relief as Nkunku's goal is disallowed for offside.

The visitors lead! Rômulo drives down the right side of the box after a pass from Gomis before squaring for Nkunku to poke home from point blank range.

Glanced wide Nusa cuts inside before lifting a cross toward Rômulo at the back post, whose flicked header bounces harmlessly past the far stick.

In comes Gomis Leipzig are forced into an early change, with Gomis coming into their attack in place of Gruda.

Gruda down He hits the deck with some discomfort, and it looks like he'll be immediately replaced.

Dragged wide Gruda tries his luck from range but can only drag his tame shot well wide of goal.

Chance goes begging Quansah bends a brilliant cross into the area, where both Gutiérrez and Moreira manage to miss the ball at the back post.

Banzuzi from range He has a clear sight of goal and gets the ball out of his feet before driving a low effort goalward, which is saved by Flekken and then gathered at the second attempt.

Cautious start The early tempo has been rather slow as both sides try to figure each other out.

Early possession The hosts are dominating the ball in these opening minutes.

The action begins! Leipzig get the ball rolling.

Leverkusen subs Blaswich, Badé, Hofmann, Andrich, Tillman, Terrier, Vázquez, Boniface, Kofane

Leipzig subs Nyland, Koné, Klostermann, Finkgräfe, Henrichs, Seiwald, Maksimović, Gomis, Konaté

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Three minutes of injury time Will there be a winning goal here?

Tactical foul After a loss of possession by Mhamdi, Kerber has to hold back Wörl.

What a goal-saving tackle! The ball comes in low from the left flank into the penalty area, where Boakye would have been on hand from close range. Heule makes a superb sliding tackle just in the nick of time!

Strong performance Heule has already been put under pressure in 16 situations and was mostly able to handle them well. He is rarely unsettled.

Double substitution Two fresh legs are coming onto the pitch. Kerber for the midfield and Mhamdi for the attack.

Off Target A corner from Handwerker is punched clear by Dähne outside the penalty area. There, Boakye takes the ball first time, but pulls his shot to the right.

Just under ten minutes to go Neither side is taking any great risks at the moment.

Heidenheim make another change The visitors bring on academy product Wagner for Hennrich, who put in a strong performance overall.

That was close! The subsequent free kick delivery from Hennrich lands on the head of Niehues, who gets completely free for the header! Bielefeld are lucky that the header flies just over the crossbar.

Tactical foul Großer stops Kaufmann on the touchline.

Bielefeld are on top The hosts have shown significantly more composure in their play since equalising.

Heidenheim make substitutions as well Vogt and Conteh are being taken off, having not been as active in the second half. Kaufmann and Honsak are brought on to reinvigorate the attack.

Quiet Phase Heidenheim are pressing forward, but the drive towards goal from the first half has been missing since conceding the equaliser.

Bielefeld make changes Arminia are now bringing a lot of pace into the game with Young and Boakye. Min and Momuluh have left the pitch.

Double booking Before a corner kick, Grodowski and Schöppner clash with each other and both pick up yellow cards.

The goal stands The video assistant has reviewed the incident once more, checking whether there was a foul against Hennrich during Min's winning of the ball. However, the decision stands and it's 2-2!

⚽ 55' Felix Hagmann (2-2)

No problem for Dähne A cross from Russo lands right in the arms of the goalkeeper.

Bielefeld keep the ball moving The hosts are trying to gain some composure.

Lucky escape for Bielefeld! Kersken plays the ball to Wörl in his own penalty area and Bielefeld lose possession. The ball falls to Vogt, who has plenty of space. However, Kersken is on hand to save the shot.

The second half is underway Kirch has reacted to the first half and made a double substitution straight away. Koudossou and Rochelt have stayed in the dressing room. Hagmann and Jensen are now on the pitch.

⚽ 45+3' Paul Hennrich (1-2)

Corner for Heidenheim Will they score before the break?

Three minutes of injury time Can Arminia hold on until half-time?

No danger Hennrich shoots from distance, but it's well over the bar.

Unbelievable! Heidenheim really should have scored again! Hennrich is played in on the left side of the penalty area and has plenty of space. The shot aimed at the far corner flies just narrowly past the right post!

⚽ 30' Budu Zivzivadze (P) (1-1)

Penalty awarded! Bauer is late with a sliding tackle on Zivzivadze, and Heidenheim are awarded a penalty for the foul!

Nervy moments After a cross, Busch attempts to head the ball back to Dähne, who can just about claw it away to prevent an own goal.

First booking for Heidenheim as well Mainka plays on after a foul has been called in favour of Bielefeld.

First Booking Hennrich delays the game by introducing a second ball onto the pitch during an opposition throw-in.

What a save! The visitors are dangerous again. Conteh plays a low pass into the penalty area to Zivzivadze. With his back to goal, he turns and gets a shot off. Kersken stretches himself out and just manages to claw the ball out of the right corner.

Another chance! Conteh makes a good run down the left flank and plays a low ball to the far post. However, Vogt arrives a step too late.

Almost an immediate response! Busch delivers a low cross from the right into the centre. Zivzivadze slides past the ball, but Heule has plenty of space in the penalty area. He is unable to take advantage of it though and shoots too high. That was a big chance!

⚽ 13' Joel Grodowski (1-0)

Heidenheim grow stronger In the last few minutes, the visitors have established something of a foothold in the opposition's half.

Strong counter-attack The visitors transition quickly and Dähne plays a long ball. In the end, Zivzivadze feeds Hennrich on the right side at the edge of the penalty area, who sets the ball onto his left foot. The curling shot towards the far post flies just wide.

The defence holds firm Grodowski delivers a cross from the left to the far post, where Momuluh looks to lay it off into the middle. However, Heidenheim manage to clear the ball away.

Intense start The two sides have skipped the feeling-out process at the beginning.

Dangerous! Dähne takes too long on the ball and gets pressed. The goalkeeper tries to clear it, but only catches his opponent. The rebound, however, flies wide of the goal.

The match is underway! Bielefeld have kicked off.

Kick-off is imminent The teams are taking to the pitch.

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Another Yellow Card Klaiber goes in with a sliding tackle on the left touchline against Pichler and scythes the attacker down. There is certainly some frustration from the Bochum player involved as well.

Rasmussen is denied by Weinkauf Miyoshi plays a strong through ball forward to the left into the box to his teammate, who is once again denied by the strong Hannover goalkeeper. The keeper comfortably saves the shot at the near post.

Two Minutes of Added Time Schwengers adds an additional 120 seconds.

Close Call Almost an equaliser! Taz whips in a corner from the left with an inswinger. Klaiber lurks on the right at the edge of the box and volleys the ball first time from the edge of the penalty area. He aims for the bottom-left corner, but his half-volley whistles just narrowly past the post.

Free kick from the left Taz delivers the ball from just before the byline with a cut, whipping it high into the box, where the recently substituted Okon is alert in the centre and clears it safely with a header.

Another substitution Ghiță trudges off the pitch, as Okon is brought on for the final minutes.

Meyer does well The youngster outpaces the Hanover player on the left flank, allowing Bochum to regain possession.

Cramp for Thórdarson The captain has a cramp in his left calf and is sitting on the pitch.

Hosts sit deep Hannover are dropping deep and surrending possession to the visitors.

Pure tension These will certainly be an uncomfortable last ten minutes for Hannover, as Bochum will not let up here and are pushing for the equaliser. Rösler keeps urging his men on from the touchline.

Double Hannover change Oudenne and Källman make way for Sahiti and Reinhold.

It's not over yet! Bochum are still in it! Substitute Taz shoots from around 20 yards out on the right side, Weinkauf deflects the shot away for a corner kick. The resulting corner from the right is then unluckily flicked on by Pichler with a header at the near post, and in the middle Meyer gratefully nods it into the bottom left corner from close range.

⚽ 77' Tom Meyer (2-1)

Safe catch for Weinkauf Steuckers crosses from the right into the box, but the delivery lands right in the goalkeeper's arms.

No danger Substitute Ikari takes aim from a long way out. His shot goes well wide of the bottom right of the goal.

Can Bochum still stage a comeback? The last time the away side picked up points after being two goals down was, in fact, against record Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. In March 2025, they managed a sensational 3-2 victory away at Bayern in the Bundesliga after trailing 0-2, albeit aided by a red card against München's Palhinha.

Substitutions for both sides For Bochum, Taz comes on as a substitute for Patiño, while the home side replace Gindorf with Pichler.

The post is rattling again! Gindorf gets a shot off from the left side and hammers the ball into the bottom left post. From there, the ball bounces out of play for a goal kick.

Miyoshi has a go... Rasmussen plays in Miyoshi on the left side of the box and the forward shoots immediately from a few yards out at a tight angle. He aims for the bottom right corner, but the ball whizzes wide of the goal.

First substitution for the Ruhr club Holtmann has to make way for Steuckers.

The next booking Steinwender wastes time with the ball in midfield after Schwengers awards a free kick to Hannover. The defender is shown a yellow card for this time-wasting.

Sixty minutes played Bochum are working towards a consolation goal and are looking to push forward. The visitors keep getting into good positions around the penalty area, but right now they are lacking a bit of creativity in the final third.

Weinkauf time and again Holtmann crosses from the left into the box, in the centre the goalkeeper comes out and claims the cross with great composure.

Too inaccurate Gindorf takes aim from the half-left space and targets the bottom right corner. Horn dives down and holds onto the ball securely.

Blocked Rasmussen plays the ball flat into the box from the right, Holtmann lurks on the left in the space behind and takes the pass first time. Thórdarson is standing right on the line in the path of the shot and blocks the attempt.

Holtmann goes down The winger puts on the pressure down the left flank and is pulled back by Allgeier grabbing his shirt. Holtmann subsequently goes to ground, but Schwengers' whistle remains silent. Rösler on the touchline cannot believe it and is absolutely furious.

The ball is rolling again Referee Schwengers blows the whistle for the second half. The away side remain unchanged for the time being.

First substitution of the match The already booked Roggow stays in the dressing room, with Ikari coming on as his replacement.

Another Yellow Gindorf commits a tactical foul in midfield, pulling Patiño down by his shirt. This results in a booking.

Wittek tries his luck The left back lets fly from range central position. Weinkauf does well to tip the overly central effort over the crossbar. The keeper is also on hand at the resulting corner from the left, coming off his line to pluck the ball safely out of the air.

Hannover extend their lead! The hosts double their lead!! First, Thórdarson fails to convert from close range in the left-centre of the box, with his effort towards the bottom right corner saved by Horn, but the ball rebounds to the right where Ouedenne is unmarked. The forward keeps his composure and cleverly lays the ball centrally to the edge of the penalty area for Hartel, the new signing from MLS, who controls it once and then coolly finds the bottom corner of the net.

⚽ 43' Marcel Hartel (2-0)

Just under five minutes to go The first half is slowly drawing to a close. Will Bochum manage to equalise before the half-time whistle?

Long-range effort Holtmann cuts in from the left and shoots from 20 yards, Weinkauf dives into the bottom right corner and comfortably holds the shot.

Almost the equaliser! Bochum miss the chance to make it 1-1! Klaiber joins the attack and cuts in from the left side of the box, shooting from ten metres out. He aims for the bottom right corner, but Weinkauf dives lightning-fast and makes a superb save. Rasmussen lurks on the right, waiting to pounce on the rebound, but Hartel races back and clears just before the Bochum player can pull the trigger, sending it out for a corner. The resulting set piece from the right comes to nothing.

Ball played too far ahead Meyer picks up pace nicely in midfield and then covers a good amount of ground. However, slightly to the right of centre in front of the penalty area, the Bochum player plays the ball too far ahead of himself and the attack breaks down.

High Press The visitors push their defensive line high and press Hannover early. Nevertheless, the Lower Saxons remain composed and look for creative solutions in their build-up play even under pressure.

Bochum are not hiding The Ruhr club seem unimpressed by the deficit and continue to push forward. The visitors are putting in anything but a poor away performance.

Hannover take the lead! That goal has been coming! A Hartel corner from the left flies in towards the far post, where Roggow deflects the ball with his foot rather involuntarily to the left into the six-yard box. There, Thórdarson is unmarked and tucks the ball from four metres into the left corner.

⚽ 24' Stefán Teitur Thórdarson (1-0)

Wide to the right After a long ball, the home side's offside trap fails to spring, leaving Rasmussen free on the right in front of the onrushing Weinkauf. The forward lifts the ball over the advancing goalkeeper, but his attempt goes well wide of the right post.

Shot from Patiño The new signing from Spain shoots from the right centre of the penalty area from 15 metres and aims for the bottom left corner. Weinkauf stretches and pulls off a fine save to claw the ball out.

Off the post! Holtmann shoots from the left edge of the penalty area. In the centre, Allgeier deflects the shot unchallenged and directs it onto the left post. Weinkauf is already beaten - that was a huge stroke of luck for the hosts!

Quarter of an hour gone Both teams have been evenly matched so far, largely cancelling each other out. Bochum have already had two quite solid efforts on goal, but Hannover are also showing good play-making approaches.

Too central Hofmann holds off Ghiță well on the right half-space with his back to goal and then turns to have a shot from 12 or so yards out. His low drive is too central and Weinkauf collects the ball comfortably.

Another card Thórdarson is booked for dissent. Schwengers has been keeping players on an extremely tight leash this afternoon.

Early pressure Bochum are looking for gaps up front. With the exception of goalkeeper Horn, all of Bochum's players are currently in Hannover's half.

Early Yellow Card Roggow extends his arm in a midfield challenge against Rasmussen and clearly handles the ball. Schwengers consequently books him with a yellow card for this deliberate infringement.

Weinkauf does well Holtmann plays the ball in from the left along the ground, but the keeper is alert and smothers the ball.

Klaiber stays alert Once again, Weinkauf plays the ball long forward, this time looking for Källman up front. However, Klaiber stays alert and gets to the ball ahead of the striker.

First good attempt on goal Rasmussen drives forward down the right flank, bursts into the box at pace and holds his own in the duel against Ghiță. From 10 yards out and in full stride, he goes for goal. Weinkauf is at the near post and saves the low shot at the second attempt.

Into touch Weinkauf plays the ball long forward to the right flank, looking for Oudenne, but the pass is overhit and goes into touch. Bochum are awarded a throw-in.

The match is underway! Schwengers blows his whistle to start the match and the ball is rolling. The away side kick things off and are playing in white and blue kits, while the home side take to the pitch in red jerseys.

The teams take to the pitch Led by referee Schwengers, both teams are now making their way onto the pitch.

Six months without a home win Hannover could, in the best case, leapfrog Bochum in the table with a win today, but to do so they would need to end their home curse. Hannover have not won a home match in exactly half a year! On March 20, they secured a 1-0 derby victory against Braunschweig, and since then the side from the banks of the Leine have managed five draws and one defeat in six home matches.

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Running down the clock St. Pauli are now taking considerably more time over things, trying to disrupt the rhythm of Cottbus's late offensive push.

Cottbus pushing for winner Energie are upping the pressure again after the equaliser and are looking for a second goal. Many attacks are going down the left flank.

10-man Pauli level! Jones drives forward up the left wing and delivers a perfect cross into the penalty area. Substitute Kaars is in exactly the right position and heads the ball inside the near post to bring the 10 men back level.

⚽ 80' Martijn Kaars (1-1)

Yellow card for Lotka The Cottbus goalkeeper protests too vehemently to the referee and is shown a yellow card.

Waste of a set piece St. Pauli are awarded a free-kick from around 30 metres out but are once again unable to capitalise on it. The delivery goes straight out of play.

Has to score! Rorig runs free into the penalty area from the right and has a great chance to score the second goal, but he delays a moment too long, allowing Voll to get in the way and save.

Cottbus pushing for a second St. Pauli are really struggling to get up the pitch now. Energie have firmly established themselves deep in the opposition half and the match is increasingly developing into a one-goal game.

Butler tries again Cottbus are turning up the pressure during this phase. Butler shoots from a similar position to his goal, but this time the effort is too central and poses no problem for the keeper.

Kinsombi brings pace Energie are looking to inject additional speed into the game. Kinsombi should pose a new threat especially during quick transitions.

Cottbus pressing well Energie have been reacting immediately after losing possession and pressing St. Pauli high up the pitch. They've been able to recover possession on average every 10 seconds today.

Kaars comes on St. Pauli make an attacking substitution despite being a man down, bringing on Kaars as a fresh striker. The away side are looking to create more danger going forward with this change.

More duels... The match is becoming increasingly physical. St. Pauli are now holding their own better in the duels and, after winning the ball, keep trying to get forward with quick long balls.

Looking for quick route forward St. Pauli try to transition quickly after winning the ball and earn a free-kick just beyond the halfway line. The delivery into the penalty area poses no problems for Cottbus, however.

Pauli remain deep At the start of the second half, the same picture emerges as before the break. St. Pauli continue to sit deep out of possession and largely cede control of the game to Cottbus.

Play resumes in Cottbus The ball is rolling again as Energie go into the second half with a 1-0 lead. St. Pauli continue to play with 10 men.

No response from Pauli The away side are a man down and continue to find no answer to the pressure from Cottbus. St. Pauli have since dropped deep into their own half and can barely manage to relieve the pressure.

Like a different side Since the sending-off, Energie have looked like a transformed side. The hosts are controlling the match, putting St. Pauli under pressure and creating good chances time and again.

⚽ 37' Justin Butler (1-0)

Manu stops Ceesay St. Pauli break quickly after winning the ball and send Ceesay in behind. Manu wins the foot race, however, and prevents the striker from getting a free shot on goal.

Bittencourt not far away Bittencourt gets a shot away, but puts the ball just over the bar. Energie are now dominant and are piling pressure on St. Pauli's defence.

St. Pauli now make a change The away side now bring on a new defender to stabilise their back four.

St. Pauli react The visitors reorganise following the sending-off and drop Smith back into the defensive line. St. Pauli now sit considerably deeper, conceding more space and possession to Cottbus.

Free-kick squandered Energie are awarded a free-kick in a promising central position but the shot goes straight into the St. Pauli wall.

More in it for St. Pauli After a Cottbus turnover, the visitors quickly switch play and advance on goal in a two-against-one situation. However, the cross-field pass is intercepted at the last moment and cleared for a corner.

Cottbus searching for rhythm Energie now have slightly more possession, but frequently lose the ball after just a few passes. This makes it difficult for the hosts to develop their own rhythm of play.

Niang has a go Niang makes a good run down the left flank and lets fly from around 18 metres out. His attempt, however, flies well over the bar.

St. Pauli more active The Hamburg club are clearly the more active side in the opening minutes, putting Cottbus under pressure with an early press. Energie have so far barely managed any controlled build-up play.

Cottbus kick off The hosts get things going against St. Pauli.

Historic meeting Cottbus and St. Pauli played in the Bundesliga only once, in the 2001/02 season. In March 2002, Energie won their home fixture 4-0, after Leo Bittencourt's father, Franklin, scored the opener.

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Dresden are pretty spent The Saxons don't appear to have much left in the tank - they seem to have well and truly run themselves into the ground.

Saved! Klemens tries his luck from distance, but Schreiber pulls off a one-handed save and tips the ball over the bar. The subsequent corner kick poses no danger.

Row Z Following a corner kick, Pedersen has a go from distance, but he blazes the ball well over the bar.

Into stoppage time There are going to be five additional minutes of stoppage time. Can Dresden conjure up an equaliser?

The goalscorer departs The impressive Thorsteinsson is substituted off. The Icelander has scored twice as many goals today as in his previous 33 second division matches combined and may well have helped the Berliners secure all three points today.

The best attack in the league Berlin have now scored 17 goals this season, which is currently the best record in Bundesliga 2.

⚽ 80' Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (1-2)

Alfa-Ruprecht again Once again the Berlin player drives into the opposition's penalty area from the right and shoots. Schreiber, however, spreads himself wide and blocks the shot in the one-on-one. Seconds later Pedersen tries his luck from distance, but it goes wide.

Good start from the sub Alfa-Ruprecht gets an early effort in from a tight angle on the right side, but Schreiber is there and makes the save. The closing stages are now upon us.

Fresh legs Both teams make substitutions, and Hertha in particular have brought on some pacey players as they hunt for a winner.

Nilsson with another attempt This time the Hertha player gets a shot off from the right side of the penalty area, but Schreiber is well-positioned at his post and saves with his right hand.

Beautiful move Thorsteinsson plays a backheel pass down the left flank to Brekalo, whose cross finds Nilsson in the middle. However, the Dresden defence recovers and blocks the shot.

Another big chance Now Dresden get a sniff at goal: Bobzien drives into the Berlin penalty area down the left and tries to cut the ball back into the middle. Gersbeck blocks the pass with his foot, snuffing out the danger.

Brekalo impressing Brekalo has been convincing so far, managing to skilfully escape from 75 percent of his 16 situations under pressure from opponents. He almost had an assist to his name as well, but the goal by Adewumi was disallowed.

Chance squandered by Dresden Vermeij and Bobzien have seemed like they're not on the same page at times tonight. The Dutchman tries to play his team-mate through, but he hadn't anticipated the pass and it goes to waste.

Half-chance for Hauptmann Rossipal crosses from the left to the penalty spot, where Dynamo's captain Hauptmann cannot get a proper touch on the ball. The Berlin defence manages to clear.

The ball is rolling again! The second half is underway at Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion!

Stunning Strike Adewumi lets fly with a volley from almost 20 yards and tests Schreiber, who manages to palm the ball away with a diving save.

Almost 2-1! Grønning heads a Thorsteinsson cross past Schreiber but Straudi chases the ball down and is able to make a last-ditch clearance.

Bobzien! He forces a save from Gersbeck with a fierce shot from distance.

That was close Pedersen bundles Bobzien over as he races towads goal and the the home fans call for a red card. The referee only brandishes a yellow much to their frustration.

Headed clear Bobzien's sharp cross from the left flank is cleared by a Hertha head inside the penalty area.

There's the equaliser! Thorsteinsson lets fly and hits a clever low effort back across goal into the bottom corner from outside the area, wrongfooting the 'keeper to draw the sides level.

⚽ 29' Jón Dagur Thorsteinsson (1-1)

Close! A cross from Straudi on the right is slightly too quick for Vermeij, who can only get a toe to the ball in the centre of the box.

Offside Thorsteinsson gets a chance to shoot from inside the area, but is called offside after sending his attempt well wide of the far post.

Gersbeck on his toes Dresden attempt a counter-attack, but Hertha's keeper is alert to the danger. He comes off his line and heads a long ball clear into touch.

Hertha press forward The hosts have maintained possession in the Dresden half and look like they're growing into the game.

Cleared Thorsteinsson has a go from distance, but a Dresden player is in his way and blocks the effort.

Čović follows Lasogga He's netted only the second home goal Dresden have ever scored against Hertha, and the first was also scored by a Berliner. In March 2013, an own goal by Pierre-Michel Lasogga secured a 1-0 win for Dynamo.

Hertha in a state of shock Dresden are in control of proceedings at the moment, with the visitors yet to get out of the blocks.

⚽ 10' Patrice Čović (1-0)

First corner Rossipal flies down the left flank and whips a ball into the Hertha penalty area. Kolbe is alert and clears at the cost of a corner.

Feeling each other out Both sides are focused on keeping the ball and getting a bit of a foothold in the game.

We're underway! The visitors get the action started.

Dresden subs Bethke, Müller, Sterner, Raschl, Lemmer, Fröling, İnanoğlu, Okpala, Daferner

Hertha subs Goller, Dárdai, Klemens, Zeefuik, Gouram, Telib, Nilsson, Schuler, Alfa-Ruprecht

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Blocked Vagnoman sets up Pejčinović on the edge of the box. He shoots, but Bensebaini is in the way.

Added time Stuttgart have just three minutes to salvage something.

Not enough power Pejčinović and Mittelstädt combine neatly down the right before the latter dinks a ball to the back post. Sauer gets his head to the cross, but he can't generate the necessary power to beat Kobel.

Changes from both sides Nartey and Sauer enter the action for Stuttgart, with Bensebaini and Sabitzer on for Dortmund.

Side netting Karetsas finds Silva and he gets into the box before shooting into the side netting from a tight angle.

Half a chance Mittelstädt suddenly has space on the left and he could shoot, but he looks for the cross, and Schlotterbeck sweeps the ball clear.

Stuttgart chances First Vagnoman is denied from the angle and then El Khannouss hits a volley that Kobel also saves.

Prömel heads wide El Khannouss finds Vagnoman on the right, and he sends in a cross that is met by the head of Prömel, but it goes wide. That was a good chance.

Inches away A Stuttgart corner is flicked into a dangerous area, but no one is there to poke the chance home. Nmecha then breaks forward with the ball for Dortmund and gets away from Stiller before slotting the ball across for Karetsas. He dips back in on his left before firing in a low shot that just misses the near post.

⚽ 70' Maximilian Beier (0-1)

Wardrobe malfunction During a battle with Leweling Ryerson had his shorts ripped and now he has had to leave the pitch briefly to change.

More good defending from Chabot Guirassy works his way into the box before trying to shoot, but Chabot gets a leg in the way once again.

Stuttgart changes Leweling and Pejčinović are on for the hosts.

Beier denied Schlotterbeck nods a free-kick down into the path of Beier, whose effort is charged down on the penalty spot.

Karetsas returns Dortmund make a double change with Bellingham and Karetsas coming on for Veerman and Nwaneri. Great news for the young Greek after that recent health scare.

Chabot blocks Guirassy tries his luck from range, only to see Chabot get in the way.

The flag is up Undav slots the ball through for Vagnoman, who only has Kobel to beat, but he can't round Kobel. The flag then goes up, but it would have certainly been close had Vagnoman managed to convert.

Gadou picks up a yellow The Dortmund defender catches Mittelstädt a bit late and earns himself a booking.

Great recovery Dortmund almost combine neatly at one end, but Stuttgart pinch possession and counter. Demirović is free with only Schlotterbeck to beat, but he doesn't have the necessary pace. He instead finds Undav on the right, who then tries to whip the cross back in to Demirović, but Schlotterbeck gets back to head the ball behind.

It won't count Nmecha ball to Guirassy bobbles all the way through to Nwaneri in the box. He finishes clinically on the spin, but he was offside when the pass was played and judging from the lack of celebration, he knew the goal wouldn't count.

That could have been more Stuttgart try to play out from the back and lose the ball cheaply. Svensson seizes possession and looks for Nwaneri in the centre, and he is completely free with just the goalkeeper in front of him, but the pass has just too much on it for the Englishman to gather, and the ball rolls through to Bredlow.

Great run, poor cross Dortmund counter through Nwaneri, and he does brilliantly to ride a few challenges and get into the box, but his chipped delivery is mishit and floats out for a goal kick. More could have come from that move.

Blocked Mittelstädt lines up a shot from the edge of the box and fires in a powerful strike that Gadou deflects behind for a corner.

Late Veerman slides in late and catches Stiller, earning himself a booking in the process.

Back underway The ball is moving in Stuttgart once again.

Important defending For a moment it looks as if Demirović might be able to get free, but Gadou slides across to make a great challenge.

Added time There'll be just one extra minute before the break.

Nmecha fires in a shot Bredlow has to come out to parry a cross in front of Guirassy, and the ball drops for Nmecha in the box. He drives a shot towards goal, but Stiller gets in the way.

Just wide Stuttgart combine neatly down the left as Mittelstädt is played in down the side. He stands up a cross towards the back stick, and El Khannouss gets the better of Svensson in the air, but his effort flies just the wrong side of the post.

A Dortmund booking Schlotterbeck slides in and catches Demirović on the ankle. That is already the third booking of the game.

Over the bar Nmecha does well to beat a man before Undav brings him to ground right on the edge of the Stuttgart penalty area. Veerman steps up to take the free-kick, but he can't get the necessary whip on the shot, and the effort clears the bar by a decent margin.

Guirassy heads wide Nwaneri's corner is met by Guirassy at the back post, but he can't quite guide his header into the corner.

Important defending Dortmund send the ball out to Ryerson on the right and he drills in a low cross towards Guirassy. Mittelstädt gets a toe to the initial delivery in front of the Guinean before Chabot knocks the ball behind for a corner.

Blocked Nwaneri bursts forward down the right and tries his luck, but his shot is immediately charged down.

Decent opportunity Veerman's corner is met by Schlotterbeck in the middle though he doesn't connect cleanly, and his header drifts wide of the far post. That looked a decent opportunity.

Another booking Stiller hauls Nmecha to the ground and also picks up a yellow card.

Demirović denied Stuttgart press Dortmund high from a goal kick and it works as a loose pass lands at the feet of Demirović on the edge of the box. He tries to whip an effort towards the far corner, but Kobel makes the stop.

Vagnoman misses the target Stuttgart play through the Dortmund press superbly, and Vagnoman is fed on the right. He dips inside and shoots with his left, but misses the target by some margin.

Demirović in the book The Stuttgart striker has been very fired up early on here, and after battling through a couple of challenges, he lunges in on Anton and catches him on the ankle. The ref shows him a yellow card.

Bredlow takes a bump The goalkeeper takes his time picking up the ball and Ryerson goes for it, bumping the goalkeeper in the process.

Mittelstädt fires over Stuttgart's first corner is cleared out as far as Mittelstädt. He hits the ball first time on the volley, but his shot flies wide.

Big chance Ryerson has space to cross on the right and it is a good delivery. Beier is there in the centre, and he dives in to head the ball ahead of Vagnoman, but gets it horribly wrong, missing the target by some margin from close range.

Almost a way through Anton volleys the ball back into the danger zone and Beier almost squeezes his way through, but Bredlow gathers.

We're underway Dortmund get the ball moving in Stuttgart.

Dortmund subs Meyer, Bensebaini, Reggiani, Bellingham, Chukwuemeka, Karetsas, Sabitzer, Silva, Inácio

Stuttgart subs Funk, Hendriks, Al-Dakhil, Spalt, Nartey, Karazor, Sauer, Leweling, Pejčinović

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⚽ 90+3' Mitchell Weiser (3-2)

Bremen survive The referee awards Bremen a free-kick for a foul in the area and the hosts can breathe a sigh of relief.

Chance to deliver Musah brings down Behrens and Augsburg have a chance to test the Bremen defence from a set-piece.

Scooped over Grüll's low cross finds Friedl in space by the penalty spot but he gets right underneath the ball and it flies well over.

⚽ 86' Niclas Füllkrug (2-2)

Dahmen receives treatment He appears to have injured his hand and play is halted.

End-to-end There very well could be more drama before the final whistle, as both sides continue to throw everything they've got at each other.

Double chance! Weiser finds himself one-on-one with Dahmen, who spreads himself well to save. The rebound falls to Chuki, whose shot is blocked by Matsima.

⚽ 66' Marco Grüll (1-2)

Wide of the mark Fellhauer leads a counter and feeds Ribeiro to his left, whose curling effort goes comfortably wide of the far post.

Great chance! Reis receives the ball on the turn inside the box and has a clear sight of goal, but he snatches at his shot which bobbles into the hands of Dahmen.

⚽ 58' Calvin Brackelmann (0-2)

Top save! Claude-Maurice tries to bend his shot into the near top corner, forcing Hein into a brilliant fingertip save.

Triple change Augsburg look to the bench in their attempt to regain some control over this game.

Dinkçi from range He looks to guide one into the bottom corner but his effort zips narrowly past the post.

Back at it Just like the end of the first-half, it's the hosts who are on the front foot.

We're back! The ball is rolling again in Bremen.

Piling on the pressure Within the space of a few minutes, Reis saw his shot from inside the box blocked, Grüll's inviting cross evaded his teammates inside the six-yard area and Chuki volleyed wildly over following a corner.

Scrappy Neither side is taking great care of the ball in the closing stages of the half.

Collision Friedl and Gregoritsch collide in competing for a header and the Augsburg man requires treatment.

Nicely worked Arthur fizzes a ball into Füllkrug at the front post, who lays it off for the arriving Dinkçi. He looks to place the ball in the bottom corner but sees his effort blocked.

Early setback Bremen switched off for just a second, but that was all it took for Augsburg to punish them.

⚽ 18' Robin Fellhauer (0-1)

Finding their feet The hosts are enjoying a spell of possession after a hectic first few minutes.

In the driving seat It's the visitors who have controlled the opening exchanges.

Off we go! Bremen get the game underway.

Augsburg subs Labrović, Gouweleeuw, Seol, Ribeiro, Keitel, Claude-Maurice, Bah, Ogundu, Ibrahimović

Bremen subs Schlager, Wójcik, Stark, Weiser, Stalmach, Itten, Musah, Schmetgens, Erevbenagie

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