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Hannover 96 scores five goals in 20 minutes during cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:07 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Hannover 96 scores five goals in 20 minutes during cup match

Summary

Hannover 96 is having a strong showing in the DFB-Pokal, leading 6-0 against fifth-tier side SV Hemelingen after just 20 minutes. The team previously struggled in the 2. Bundesliga, recording losses in their first two matches, leaving head coach Christian Titz under pressure. The rapid scoring from Hannover featured two goals from Thordarson, alongside strikes from Hartel, Gindorf, and Pichler. This performance may provide a much-needed boost ahead of upcoming league fixtures.

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By the Numbers

•Hannover 96 leads SV Hemelingen 6-0 in the DFB-Pokal.
•The match saw five goals scored in just 20 minutes.
•Hannover previously lost their first two league matches.
•Christian Titz's job security was reportedly under threat before this match.
•Goals came from Thordarson, Hartel, Gindorf, and Pichler.

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2:07 PMYahoo Sports — Five goals in 20 minutes! Second-tier side blasts out of slump in cup

What they're saying

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Before the start of the new 2. Bundesliga season, many experts had them down as one of the favorites for promotion. But Hannover 96 made a real mess of their first two matches. A 1-3 defeat to Cottbus...
— Yahoo Sports

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