RB Leipzig beat Hannover 96 in a close win on Saturday, 3x2, on matchweek 3. In this competition, Ralf Rangnick's team came from a draw, and André Breitenreiter's team came from two draws. Timo Werner runned the show.
The opening goal was scored by Yussuf Poulsen with 9 minutes on the clock, through a header. After 13 minutes, Niclas Fullkrug fired home for Hannover 96, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty box. After 40 minutes, Timo Werner struck the second goal for RB Leipzig, with a left-foot strike inside the box, assisted by Emil Forsberg.
With 63 minutes on the clock, Timo Werner doubled the lead for Ralf Rangnick's team, with a right-foot strike inside the penalty area. in the 65th minute, Miiko Albornoz scored the last goal of the match, with a left-foot shot inside the box, after a pass from Walace.
After the result RB Leipzig are 10th in the table, with 4 points, while Hannover 96 sit 13th place, with 2 points. Next up, Leipzig's team visit Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, Hannover's team will play away against FC Nürnberg.