Hannover 96 defeated Holstein Kiel 3-1 and can dream of promotion to the Bundesliga. The team of coach Christian Titz showed, especially in the first half, what offensive power they can develop and that they belong to the top teams in the second league in this condition. Benjamin Källmann brought the home team into the lead after just five minutes with 1:0, his twelfth goal of the season. Noel Aseko Nkili scored the 2:0 and Elias Saad could have sealed the win before the break. Phil Harres scored the consolation goal for the Schleswig-Holstein team, but Stefan Teitur Thordarson made it 3:1 and secured the win for Hannover 96. The Lower Saxons are now just one point away from the relegation spot and have good chances of promotion. Coach Christian Titz was satisfied with the performance of his team and praised the defensive stability. Holstein Kiel, on the other hand, has only a two-point lead over the relegation spot after the defeat and must face Schalke 04 on Sunday.