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BERLIN, Dec. 2-- Bayern Munich returned to winning ways after beating Hannover 3-1 on two second-half goals while Hoffenheim upset runner up Leipzig 4-0 on the brace from Serge Gnabry at the 14th round in Bundesliga on Saturday. The German giants overcame resilient newly promoted Hannover 3-1 as second half goals from Kingsley Coman and Robert Lewandowski separated the two sides. After losing 2-1 to Monchengladbach at the 13th round, Bayern Munich took immediately the reins against Hannover to break the deadlock with 17 minutes played as Arturo Vidal headed home Thomas Mueller's cross. Robert Lewandowski's effort found the back of the net seven minutes later. However, it wasn't the 2-0 lead as referee Guido Winkmann disallowed the goal because of an offside position after consultation with the video referee. Hannover had then, out of the blue, the chance to restore parity as Bayern goalie Sven Ulreich felled Felix Klaus inside the box. Niclas Fuellkrueg stepped up and converted the subsequent penalty, which was disallowed due to an encroaching. Fuellkrueg had to step up again and saw his effort saved by Ulreich in the 28th minute. The "Reds" remained unimpressed and levelled the scores moments later when Charlison Benschop nodded home Matthias Osterzolek's corner to secure the 1-1 before the break. After the restart, Bayern assumed control and produced clear-cut opportunities through James Rodriguez, who came close twice, and substitute Corentin Tolisso, who tested Hannover goalkeeper Philipp Tschauner from promising position. | 
