TSV Pattensen 1–6 Hannover 96
International Club Friendly | 2 July 2026, 00:00 local time

Hannover 96 began their pre-season in emphatic fashion, demolishing lower-tier side TSV Pattensen 6-1. The 2. Bundesliga club showcased their attacking depth with a dominant display that left the hosts chasing shadows from the opening whistle.

Match Overview

The visitors were ruthless from the start. Hannover raced into a 4-0 lead by the 35th minute, with goals coming from a variety of sources – two from open play, one from a penalty, and one from a corner. TSV Pattensen pulled one back just before the break with a rare counter-attack, but Hannover added two more in the second half to complete the rout.

Key Moments

• 8' – 0-1: Hannover’s winger cut inside and curled a shot into the far post.
• 21' – 0-2: A header from a well-worked set piece.
• 28' – 0-3: Penalty after a handball in the box, calmly converted.
• 35' – 0-4: A swift counter-attack finished with a tap-in.
• 43' – 1-4: Pattensen’s lone moment of joy – a powerful strike from 20 yards.
• 55' – 1-5: Substitute striker scores on his debut with a close-range finish.
• 78' – 1-6: A deflected shot from outside the area caps the scoring.

Tactical Story

Hannover pressed high from the first minute, exploiting the hosts’ lack of composure on the ball. Their midfield dominated the second balls, and the full-backs overlapped constantly, creating overloads in wide areas. TSV Pattensen, from the lower leagues (likely Regionalliga or below), simply could not cope with the speed and movement of their professional opponents.

Standout Players

• Hannover’s attacking midfielder: Orchestrated play, provided two assists, and scored a penalty.
• TSV Pattensen goalkeeper: Despite conceding six, he made several good saves to keep the scoreline from being even larger.

Friendly Context

Hannover manager will have been delighted with the sharpness shown so early in pre-season. The wide margin allows fringe players to gain confidence. For TSV Pattensen, the match served as a valuable workout against far superior opposition, and they can take pride in their goal. Hannover face tougher tests ahead, but this was a near-perfect start.