German Second Division leader Hannover suffered its first loss of the season, falling 4-2 at Bochum on Wednesday. American Steve Cherundolo played 90 minutes at right back. Forward Conor Casey entered the game in the 72nd minute. Hannover remains in first place, eight points ahead of the fourth-place team. (The top three finishers are promoted to the First Division.) In the French First Division, David Regis played 90 minutes in Metz’s 2-0 win over Nantes. Greg Vanney played 85 minutes in Bastia’s 1-1 tie at Monaco.