Hannover 96 secured a straightforward 3-0 win over PEC Zwolle in a Club Friendlies fixture on August 1, 2026. The German side controlled proceedings from the opening whistle, putting their recent form on display against a Dutch opponent still finding rhythm after a mixed pre-season. The result leaves Hannover looking sharp ahead of the campaign.
K. Oudenne broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, capitalising on a moment of space to slot home. To be fair, the goal came after Hannover had been patient in build-up, waiting for the right moment rather than forcing issues. The visitors reacted but could not find an equaliser before half-time approached.
L. Gindorf doubled the advantage in the 62nd minute, finishing a move that highlighted the hosts' movement in the final third. By then, PEC Zwolle had shifted shape to get back into the game, but Hannover's defensive line held firm. The visitors' attempts to press higher up the pitch left gaps that Hannover exploited.
K. Oudenne completed his brace in the 87th minute, confirming a match that had been decided well before the closing stages. And here's the thing — the third goal felt more like a formality than a statement, one that came when both sides had already settled into their rhythm. Zwolle never really threatened to mount a comeback.
Hannover registered 132 attacks compared to Zwolle's 129, though the hosts held a 57% possession advantage. Five corners to two in terms of set-piece opportunities told a similar story of territorial control. Zwolle picked up one yellow card while Hannover kept a clean sheet in disciplinary terms.
The victory extends Hannover's winning momentum from recent friendlies, including a 3-1 triumph over Phoenix Lübeck and a 7-0 demolition of Ramligen/Ellershausen. PEC Zwolle's results have been more mixed, with losses to AEK Athens and Al-Jazira punctuating earlier wins against Cercle Brugge and Fortuna Sittard.