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Hannover 96 Draws St. Pauli in Sandro Wagner's Home Debut

Golazo Newsroom · Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 02:31

Hannover 96 Draws St. Pauli in Sandro Wagner's Home Debut
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  • Hannover 96 secured a 1-1 draw against FC St. Pauli.
  • The match was Sandro Wagner's first home game as head coach.
  • Chakroun equalized for Hannover after Ceesay's opening goal.

Hannover 96 played to a 1-1 draw against FC St. Pauli in a 2. Liga evening encounter, which marked Sandro Wagner's home debut as the team's coach. This result brought Hannover their first point under the new manager, although they are still seeking their first victory.

FC St. Pauli initially took the lead when Ceesay scored with a header just before the halftime whistle. However, Hannover 96 responded swiftly after the break, with Chakroun finding the net to level the score. Despite the equalizer, Hannover created limited attacking opportunities for the remainder of the game, resulting in what was deemed a fair sharing of points.

Following the match, Wagner identified specific areas where he sees potential for improvement within the squad. He also mentioned instructing his assistants to close their laptops shortly before the final whistle, emphasizing that there was no cause for a negative mood. The team demonstrated an improved performance under their new coach, securing a valuable point.

Data source: kicker, Foto: Rufus46 / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Updated Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 02:31

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