Match report

Union Berlin Defeats Heidenheim 2-0 in DFB Pokal

Union Berlin
Union Berlin
2–0
FT
1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
Oct 19, 2022

Union Berlin defeated 1. FC Heidenheim 2-0 in their DFB Pokal match, thanks to early goals by T. Puchacz and a later strike from S. Michel. Despite an onslaught of substitutions, Heidenheim couldn't find the back of the net against Union Berlin's solid defense.

Key Facts

  • • Union Berlin 2-0 1. FC Heidenheim in DFB Pokal match.
  • • T. Puchacz scored first at minute 7, assisted by S. Becker.
  • • S. Michel added the second goal at minute 52.
  • • P. Mainka and Andreas Geipl received yellow cards for Heidenheim.
  • • Union Berlin made five substitutions: T. Skarke, N. Gießelmann, G. Haraguchi, K. Behrens, and Janik Haberer.

Lineups

Union Berlin

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 37 L. Grill (G)
  • 5 D. Doekhi (D)
  • 31 R. Knoche (D)
  • 4 Diogo Leite (D)
  • 6 J. Ryerson (M)
  • 13 A. Schäfer (M)
  • 14 P. Seguin (M)
  • 19 J. Haberer (M)
  • 26 T. Puchacz (M)
  • 27 S. Becker (F)
  • 11 S. Michel (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 T. Skarke
  • 23 N. Gießelmann
  • 24 G. Haraguchi
  • 17 K. Behrens
  • 2 M. Thorsby
  • 1 F. Rønnow
  • 40 J. Leweling
  • 8 R. Khedira
  • 3 P. Jaeckel

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 22 V. Eicher (G)
  • 33 L. Maloney (D)
  • 6 P. Mainka (D)
  • 4 T. Siersleben (D)
  • 2 M. Busch (M)
  • 8 A. Geipl (M)
  • 30 N. Theuerkauf (M)
  • 19 J. Föhrenbach (M)
  • 16 K. Sessa (F)
  • 10 T. Kleindienst (F)
  • 37 J. Beste (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Schimmer
  • 20 D. Burnić
  • 21 A. Beck
  • 24 C. Kühlwetter
  • 18 M. Rittmüller
  • 17 F. Pick
  • 1 K. Müller
  • 28 M. Ramusović
  • 11 D. Thomalla

Timeline

  1. Union Berlin
    7' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Puchacz · Assist: S. Becker
  2. 1. FC Heidenheim
    29' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    P. Mainka

    Foul

  3. Union Berlin
    52' Union Berlin Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Michel
  4. 1. FC Heidenheim
    60' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Kleindienst · On: S. Schimmer
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    60' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Theuerkauf · On: D. Burnic
  6. 1. FC Heidenheim
    60' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Beste · On: A. Beck
  7. 1. FC Heidenheim
    60' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Sessa · On: Christian Kühlwetter
  8. 1. FC Heidenheim
    61' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Andreas Geipl

    Foul

  9. Union Berlin
    63' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Becker · On: T. Skarke
  10. Union Berlin
    71' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Puchacz · On: N. Gießelmann
  11. Union Berlin
    72' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Schafer · On: G. Haraguchi
  12. 1. FC Heidenheim
    79' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marnon Busch · On: Marvin Rittmüller
  13. Union Berlin
    84' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Michel · On: K. Behrens
  14. Union Berlin
    85' Union Berlin subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Janik Haberer · On: M. Thorsby
  15. Union Berlin
    90' Union Berlin Card · Yellow Card
    R. Knoche

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Union Berlin 1. FC Heidenheim
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 77% 68%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 7
Corners 8 5
Total Passes 538 377
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 8 1
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 415 256
Shots Inside Box 15 2
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Puchacz's goal early in the match set the tone for Union Berlin, who dominated possession and controlled the pace of the game.
  • ▸ S. Michel’s second goal at 52 minutes sealed the victory and took any pressure off Union Berlin as they managed to hold Heidenheim off in the final stages.