Match report

1. FC Heidenheim Defeats Karlsruher SC 2-0 in 2. Bundesliga

1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
2–0
FT
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
May 15, 2022

1. FC Heidenheim held off a determined Karlsruher SC to secure a vital win by 2-0 at home on Saturday, May 15th, bolstering their standing in the 2. Bundesliga. K. Sessa scored both goals for the hosts, with the second assisted by N. Theuerkauf. This victory marks another strong performance by Heidenheim as they continue to solidify their position in the league.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Heidenheim defeated Karlsruher SC 2-0
  • • K. Sessa scored both goals at minutes 38 and 42
  • • N. Theuerkauf provided an assist for the second goal
  • • T. Kleindienst received a yellow card in the 60th minute
  • • Karlsruher SC had two substitutions to bolster their attack after conceding

Lineups

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Müller (G)
  • 5 O. Hüsing (D)
  • 2 M. Busch (M)
  • 6 P. Mainka (D)
  • 19 J. Föhrenbach (M)
  • 4 T. Siersleben (D)
  • 30 N. Theuerkauf (M)
  • 8 A. Geipl (M)
  • 16 K. Sessa (F)
  • 13 R. Leipertz (F)
  • 10 T. Kleindienst (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 C. Kühlwetter
  • 27 K. Kerschbaumer
  • 18 M. Rittmüller
  • 9 S. Schimmer
  • 28 M. Ramusović
  • 22 V. Eicher
  • 15 M. Malone
  • 11 D. Thomalla
  • 20 D. Burnić

Karlsruher SC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 29 M. Weiß (G)
  • 3 D. Gordon (D)
  • 16 P. Heise (D)
  • 32 R. Bormuth (D)
  • 18 K. Jakob (M)
  • 34 J. Rabold (D)
  • 8 J. Gondorf (M)
  • 38 T. Breithaupt (M)
  • 33 P. Hofmann (F)
  • 24 F. Schleusener (M)
  • 9 M. Batmaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 T. Rossmann
  • 14 B. Goller
  • 5 D. O'Shaughnessy
  • 4 R. van Rhijn
  • 7 M. Lorenz
  • 20 F. Irorere
  • 30 N. Heeger

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Heidenheim
    30' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andreas Geipl · On: Christian Kühlwetter
  2. Karlsruher SC
    32' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card
    K. Jakob

    Foul

  3. 1. FC Heidenheim
    38' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sessa
  4. 1. FC Heidenheim
    42' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Sessa · Assist: N. Theuerkauf
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    59' 1. FC Heidenheim Var · Goal cancelled
    T. Kleindienst
  6. 1. FC Heidenheim
    60' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kleindienst

    Argument

  7. Karlsruher SC
    61' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Jakob · On: T. Rossmann
  8. Karlsruher SC
    61' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Batmaz · On: B. Goller
  9. 1. FC Heidenheim
    80' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Sessa · On: K. Kerschbaumer
  10. 1. FC Heidenheim
    80' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robert Leipertz · On: Marvin Rittmüller
  11. Karlsruher SC
    83' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Bormuth · On: D. O'Shaughnessy
  12. Karlsruher SC
    83' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Rabold · On: R. van Rhijn
  13. 1. FC Heidenheim
    85' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Kleindienst · On: S. Schimmer
  14. 1. FC Heidenheim
    85' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Fohrenbach · On: M. Ramusovic

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Heidenheim Karlsruher SC
Fouls 6 4
Pass Accuracy 74% 75%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 0 8
Total Passes 376 428
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 280 321
Shots Inside Box 8 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Sessa's goal at the 38th minute set Heidenheim on course for victory, breaking Karlsruher SC’s defense.
  • ▸ The second goal by Sessa in the 42nd minute put Karlsruher SC under immense pressure and effectively sealed the game.