Fabian Reese's penalty gives Wolfsburg victory over Hannover in derby
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 1:28 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026

VfL Wolfsburg secured a 1-0 victory against Hannover 96 in the Niedersachsen derby on August 16, thanks to a late penalty from Fabian Reese. Despite Hannover dominating much of the match and creating more scoring opportunities, Wolfsburg managed to hold on and claim their first win of the season. The decisive moment came in the closing minutes when Wolfsburg was awarded a penalty after Kumbedi was fouled in the area. Reese converted the penalty, marking Wolfsburg's initial goal of the campaign. Hannover's missed chances left them questioning how they failed to get a result from a game they largely controlled.
- •Wolfsburg wins 1-0 against Hannover 96 in Niedersachsen derby.
- •Fabian Reese scored the only goal from a late penalty.
- •Hannover dominated play but could not convert opportunities.
- •Wolfsburg records their first win of the 2026/27 season.
- 1:28 PMYahoo Sports — Reese penalty seals Wolfsburg victory in Niedersachsen derby
"VfL Wolfsburg went into the Niedersachsen derby against Hannover 96 as clear favourites. With their squad quality and financial resources, the Wolves are expected to be among the strongest teams in th...
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