Match report

1. FC Heidenheim Stuns SC Freiburg with Late Heroics (2-1) - Bundesliga

1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
2–1
FT
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Dec 6, 2025

1. FC Heidenheim stunned league favorites SC Freiburg with a dramatic late comeback, securing a vital 2-1 victory in their Bundesliga clash at the Max-Morlock-Stadion. The match saw early yellow cards for Benedikt Gimber and T. Keller of Heidenheim, but it was J. Manzambi's goal that initially gave SC Freiburg the lead. However, P. Mainka equalized before halftime, and S. Schimmer sealed the win in the 90th minute, ensuring a memorable victory for the hosts.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Heidenheim: 2 goals (P. Mainka, S. Schimmer)
  • • SC Freiburg: 1 goal (J. Manzambi)
  • • Early yellow cards for T. Keller and Benedikt Gimber of Heidenheim
  • • Substitutions included Marnon Busch and J. Niehues entering the game for Heidenheim

Lineups

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Ramaj (G)
  • 27 T. Keller (D)
  • 6 P. Mainka (D)
  • 5 B. Gimber (D)
  • 16 J. Niehues (M)
  • 2 M. Busch (M)
  • 3 J. Schoppner (M)
  • 30 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 19 J. Fohrenbach (M)
  • 18 M. Pieringer (F)
  • 17 M. Honsak (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Muller
  • 28 A. Kolle
  • 23 O. H. Traore
  • 4 T. Siersleben
  • 22 A. Ibrahimovic
  • 21 A. Beck
  • 20 L. Kerber
  • 38 Y. Wagner
  • 9 S. Schimmer

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Atubolu (G)
  • 17 L. Kubler (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 3 P. Lienhart (D)
  • 29 P. Treu (D)
  • 8 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 6 P. Osterhage (M)
  • 19 J. Beste (M)
  • 44 J. Manzambi (M)
  • 32 V. Grifo (M)
  • 9 L. Holer (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 F. Muller
  • 5 A. Jung
  • 30 C. Gunter
  • 37 M. Rosenfelder
  • 14 Y. Suzuki
  • 27 N. Hofler
  • 31 I. Matanovic
  • 20 J. Adamu
  • 7 D. Scherhant

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Heidenheim
    13' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    T. Keller

    Foul

  2. 1. FC Heidenheim
    37' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Benedikt Gimber

    Argument

  3. SC Freiburg
    40' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Manzambi · Assist: P. Treu
  4. SC Freiburg
    46' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Philipp Lienhart · On: M. Rosenfelder
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    46' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Benedikt Gimber · On: A. Ibrahimovic
  6. 1. FC Heidenheim
    59' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Mainka · Assist: Marnon Busch
  7. SC Freiburg
    67' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Manzambi · On: Y. Suzuki
  8. SC Freiburg
    67' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Grifo · On: D. Scherhant
  9. 1. FC Heidenheim
    70' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Niehues · On: S. Schimmer
  10. SC Freiburg
    71' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Unknown player · On: A. Jung
  11. 1. FC Heidenheim
    83' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marnon Busch · On: O. H. Traore
  12. SC Freiburg
    84' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Kubler · On: C. Gunter
  13. SC Freiburg
    87' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    A. Jung

    Foul

  14. 1. FC Heidenheim
    88' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Dorsch · On: L. Kerber
  15. 1. FC Heidenheim
    90' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Schimmer

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Heidenheim SC Freiburg
Fouls 11 10
Pass Accuracy 73% 81%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 16 16
Corners 8 6
Total Passes 282 456
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 3 2
xG 2.14 1.00
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 206 369
Shots Inside Box 8 10
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 8 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ 40' - SC Freiburg's early lead through a goal by J. Manzambi seemed to settle them in control of the match.
  • ▸ 59' - P. Mainka's equalizer for 1. FC Heidenheim was a turning point, reigniting their team morale and pushing momentum towards the hosts.
  • ▸ 83'-90' - The late heroics of S. Schimmer in the 90th minute sealed the victory for Heidenheim, showcasing resilience and determination.