Overview
- Lukas Petkov headed Elversberg in front in the 22nd minute before a Florian Le Joncour own goal brought Hannover level before halftime.
- Nahuel Noll saved Petkov’s late spot-kick from a disputed decision, but Bambasé Conté finished the rebound in the 80th minute.
- Virgil Ghita equalised with an 85th-minute header from an Enzo Leopold free kick to secure a point for Hannover.
- The result halted Elversberg’s brief losing run after league and cup defeats and lifted them back to second, one behind Schalke 04 pending Saturday’s fixtures.
- Hannover preserved its strong away form to stay within reach of the promotion places, with Elversberg next visiting Schalke and 96 hosting Darmstadt.