Match report

1. FC Heidenheim Defeats Union Berlin 1-0 in 2. Bundesliga Clash

Union Berlin
Union Berlin
0–1
FT
1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
May 14, 2017

In a closely contested match, 1. FC Heidenheim edged past Union Berlin with a single goal by S. Griesbeck in the 82nd minute. Union Berlin had their chances but failed to convert, while Heidenheim's defense remained solid throughout the game. The victory was crucial for Heidenheim as they seek to climb the 2. Bundesliga standings.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Union Berlin 0–1 1. FC Heidenheim
  • • Goal by S. Griesbeck for 1. FC Heidenheim in the 82nd minute
  • • Union Berlin made three substitutions: F. Kroos for D. Daube, S. Hedlund for K. Redondo, and E. Zejnullahu for M. Thiel
  • • Yellow cards for Union Berlin's B. Kessel and 1. FC Heidenheim's B. Halloran and T. Kleindienst

Lineups

Union Berlin

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Mesenhöler (G)
  • 3 E. Pogatetz (D)
  • 34 F. Schönheim (D)
  • 5 B. Kessel (D)
  • 28 C. Trimmel (D)
  • 6 K. Pedersen (D)
  • 23 F. Kroos (M)
  • 8 S. Fürstner (M)
  • 17 S. Hedlund (M)
  • 27 E. Zejnullahu (M)
  • 16 P. Hosiner (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 D. Daube
  • 18 K. Redondo
  • 11 M. Thiel
  • 12 J. Jensen
  • 13 R. Korte
  • 14 A. Nikci
  • 29 M. Parensen

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Müller (G)
  • 28 A. Feick (D)
  • 29 R. Strauss (D)
  • 5 M. Wittek (D)
  • 25 H. Wahl (D)
  • 30 N. Theuerkauf (D)
  • 7 M. Schnatterer (M)
  • 26 M. Titsch-Rivero (M)
  • 18 S. Griesbeck (M)
  • 12 B. Halloran (F)
  • 21 T. Kleindienst (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 K. Lankford
  • 11 D. Thomalla
  • 20 R. Philp
  • 8 M. Rasner
  • 22 V. Eicher
  • 31 D. Widemann
  • 36 D. Gnaase

Timeline

  1. Union Berlin
    46' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Kroos · On: D. Daube
  2. 1. FC Heidenheim
    52' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    B. Halloran
  3. 1. FC Heidenheim
    57' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Halloran · On: K. Lankford
  4. Union Berlin
    59' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Hedlund · On: K. Redondo
  5. Union Berlin
    68' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    B. Kessel
  6. 1. FC Heidenheim
    72' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kleindienst
  7. Union Berlin
    74' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Zejnullahu · On: M. Thiel
  8. 1. FC Heidenheim
    78' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Kleindienst · On: D. Thomalla
  9. 1. FC Heidenheim
    82' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Griesbeck · Assist: D. Thomalla
  10. 1. FC Heidenheim
    90'+3 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Titsch-Rivero · On: R. Philp

Match Stats

Stat Union Berlin 1. FC Heidenheim
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 73% 68%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 9 12
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 486 401
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 2 3
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 354 274
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 1 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early substitutions for Union Berlin may have disrupted their initial game plan.
  • ▸ 1. FC Heidenheim's persistence paid off with a decisive goal by S. Griesbeck in the 82nd minute, shifting the momentum in their favor.