Match report

1. FC Heidenheim Stuns Bayer Leverkusen 2–1 in DFB Pokal

1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
2–1
FT
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen
Feb 5, 2019

1. FC Heidenheim stunned Bayer Leverkusen with a 2–1 victory in the DFB Pokal, showcasing their resilience and tactical acumen. Despite Leverkusen's early lead, Heidenheim mounted a spirited comeback, capitalizing on two quick goals to secure an upset win. The match was filled with tension, especially after Leverkusen's early yellow cards, impacting their momentum and allowing Heidenheim to dominate the second half.

Key Facts

  • • 1. FC Heidenheim 2–1 Bayer Leverkusen
  • • J. Brandt scored the opening goal for Bayer Leverkusen in the 44th minute
  • • N. Dovedan equalized for Heidenheim in the 47th minute
  • • M. Multhaup secured the victory for Heidenheim with a goal in the 72nd minute
  • • Aleksandar Dragović and J. Baumgartlinger received yellow cards for Leverkusen

Lineups

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Müller (G)
  • 28 A. Feick (D)
  • 2 M. Busch (D)
  • 6 P. Mainka (D)
  • 30 N. Theuerkauf (D)
  • 21 M. Thiel (M)
  • 18 S. Griesbeck (M)
  • 17 M. Multhaup (M)
  • 36 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 10 N. Dovedan (F)
  • 9 R. Glatzel (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 T. Beermann
  • 11 D. Thomalla
  • 29 R. Strauss
  • 38 T. Skarke
  • 7 M. Schnatterer
  • 32 P. Schmidt
  • 22 V. Eicher

Bayer Leverkusen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Hradecky (G)
  • 6 A. Dragović (D)
  • 23 M. Weiser (D)
  • 18 Wendell (D)
  • 16 T. Jedvaj (D)
  • 20 C. Aránguiz (M)
  • 15 J. Baumgartlinger (M)
  • 13 L. Alario (F)
  • 10 J. Brandt (M)
  • 9 L. Bailey (M)
  • 7 Paulinho (M)

Substitutes

  • 31 K. Volland
  • 38 K. Bellarabi
  • 11 I. Thelin
  • 33 J. Boller
  • 28 R. Özcan
  • 4 J. Tah
  • 30 S. Schreck

Timeline

  1. Bayer Leverkusen
    44' Bayer Leverkusen Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brandt · Assist: C. Aránguiz
  2. 1. FC Heidenheim
    47' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Dovedan · Assist: S. Griesbeck
  3. 1. FC Heidenheim
    64' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    N. Dorsch
  4. Bayer Leverkusen
    71' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Alario · On: K. Volland
  5. Bayer Leverkusen
    71' Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Paulinho · On: Karim Bellarabi
  6. 1. FC Heidenheim
    72' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Multhaup · Assist: A. Feick
  7. Bayer Leverkusen
    77' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    Aleksandar Dragović
  8. 1. FC Heidenheim
    78' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Thiel · On: T. Beermann
  9. 1. FC Heidenheim
    82' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Dorsch · On: D. Thomalla
  10. 1. FC Heidenheim
    84' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Feick · On: R. Strauss
  11. Bayer Leverkusen
    88' Bayer Leverkusen Card · Yellow Card
    J. Baumgartlinger
  12. Bayer Leverkusen
    90'+1 Bayer Leverkusen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Aránguiz · On: I. Kiese

Match Stats

Stat 1. FC Heidenheim Bayer Leverkusen
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 62% 88%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 230 759
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 7 7
Possession 24% 76%
Accurate Passes 143 665
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ N. Dovedan's quick equalizer in the 47th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Heidenheim
  • ▸ M. Multhaup's decisive goal in the 72nd minute sealed Heidenheim's victory, despite Leverkusen's efforts to reclaim the lead