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Full-time: Union 0-3 Heidenheim
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Full-time
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
Substitution
88'
Preu lively
Preu twists and turns towards the angle of the area before firing over the bar.
88'
Union want consolation
Feller palms out Hollerbach's centre before Preu drags the follow-up wide.
85'
Counting down
Incredibly, Heidenheim don't look satisfied with their three-goal haul, as the visitors go in search of more. Incidentally, Adrian Beck is the first player for Heidenheim to net a goalscoring double in the Bundesliga this season.
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
81'
Away record in sight
Heidenheim have never before won an away match in the Bundesliga by three goals.
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
76'
Should be four!
Frederik Rönnow somehow manages to frustrate Pieringer, who appeared to have a tap-in from Krätzig's cut-back.
74'
Goal attempts
4off target
1on target
4off target
4on target
73'
Game over?
The visitors are in dreamland. Wanner bursts away through the middle and picks out Beck on the left. From there, the forward cuts back inside, sits Rønnow on his backside and looks on as his slightly deflected shot goes in!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
71'
Substitution
Good day for Heidenheim
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65'
Hollerbach wide
Substitute Skarke is already making himself busy as he scurries down the flank before picking out Hollerbach. The Union forward slashes wide of the target.
63'
Time for Union changes
Union make a triple swap with Preu, Skarke and Juranović coming into the game.
63'
Substitution
63'
Substitution
63'
Substitution
58'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
57'
Union denied
Janik Haberer thinks he has pulled one back for Union but a check on the goal reveals an offside in the build-up.
56'
Heidenheim go 2-0 up!
Well, well, well! Heidenheim double their lead and the away fans are going crazy in the capital. Feller's free kick floats all the way up to Pieringer, who nods on for Schöppner. The midfielder beats Vogt a little too easily before slotting through the legs of Frederik Rønnow!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
52'
Goal attempts
3off target
1on target
1off target
1on target
50'
Beck lacks composure
This looks a decent moment for Heidenheim, with the game's goalscorer Beck working space for himself outside the box. The 27-year-old hurries his shot a little and scuffs wide.
48'
Bénes over
The Slovak smashes a shot miles over the crossbar when well positioned on the edge of the area.
46'
Away we go again
Union kick off the second half and the hosts have made a change at the break, with Marin Ljubičić replacing fellow forward Andrej Ilić.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 1
Substitution
Half-time
Half-time: Union 0-1 Heidenheim
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45'
+ 1
Chances scarce
With just four attempts on goal in the opening 45 minutes, we're headed towards the break as we enter time aded on.
40'
Ilić miss
A rare home chance here as Andrej Ilić connects with a ball into the middle. The Lille loanee never had that under control and the opportunity passes.
36'
xGoals
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.09
0.25
1
Goals
32'
FCH break
Heidenheim are on the march with Beck, who quickly feeds Krätzig. The Bayern Munich loanee is crowded out by Union.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
26'
Shots
1
1
Christopher Trimmel Adrian Beck
25'
Querfeld booked
The Union man goes in on Pieringer a little too heavily and is subsequently shown his eighth yellow card of the season.
As things stand
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19'
End-to-end now
That goal has really brought proceedings to life. Christopher Trimmel smashes one at goal from the right but this one is at a nice height for Feller, who leaps and gets two hands behind the shot, pushing it away.
18'
Heidenheim pushing
Traoré makes a nuisance of himself down the right and his ball seeking out Pieringer in the centre is just lacking accuracy.
16'
Goal attempts
1off target
0on target
0off target
1on target
15'
Bénes has a go
László Bénes is leaning back as he swipes a shot towards the target from just outside the area. The ball flies away from goal. This game is alive, at last.
13'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
12'
Visitors in front!
Heidenheim lead! A long ball forward for Schöppner, who looks to pass from inside the area. Union can't clear, meaning Pieringer picks up possession and cuts back for Beck, who slams home his third goal of the season.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
8'
Needing a spark
Frank Schmidt's men are beginning to press now as they seek to ignite this game, which is in need of something.
6'
Possession (%)
6238
3'
Slow pace
The hosts are prodding the ball about as the sun shines down and the home fans bang their drums. Heidenheim content to sit back for the moment.
1'
Away we go!
Union's last home game of the season is underway, with Heidenheim kicking off in their navy kits.
Kick-off!
Teams out!
Both sides make their way out onto the pitch on a bright day in Berlin. Top conditions for football and we're almost ready to go!
Feller's chance
Kevin Müller continues to recover from the horrific collision with Bochum's Ibrahima Sissoko on Matchday 32. The Heidenheim shot-stopper was badly concussed during the scoreless draw. As mentioned below, the 21-year-old Frank Feller - who came on to make his Bundesliga bow against Bochum - starts here. Feller has previously featured in the DFB Cup and UEFA Conference League this term.
Wanner's rare start
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0:05
FCH in the house 🏠
0:09
Union getting ready 💪
More on those teams
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Heidenheim starting XI
Feller - Mainka (c), Gimber, Siersleben - Traoré, Schöppner, Dorsch, Krätzig - Wanner, Beck - Pieringer
Heidenheim subs
Eicher, Busch, Föhrenbach, Keller, Niehues, Kerber, Scienza, Zivzivadze, Honsak
Union starting XI
Rønnow - Doekhi, Vogt, Querfeld - Trimmel (c), Bénes, Khedira, Haberer, Rothe - Hollerbach, Ilić
Union subs
Schwolow, Juranović, Ogbemudia, Schäfer, Skarke, Tousart, Volland, Ljubicic, Preu
Permutations
Heidenheim's task is simple - they must win to have any chance of staying in the division automatically. However, if Hoffenheim beat Wolfsburg, Heidenheim's result will be irrelevant and will mean they can finish no higher than 16th. That combination of results, though, would at least guarantee Heidenheim the relegation play-off spot IF Holstein Kiel lose to Freiburg.
Frank Schmidt on Union
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On the right track
With three wins, three draws four losses from their last ten games, Heidenheim have picked up enough form to keep them in the survival conversation. Before the start of that run, they had lost five consecutive games between the middle of January and the middle of February.
Must-win for Heidenheim
Union are one of just two teams that Heidenheim are yet to lose against in a Bundesliga match. The other is Bremen, whom Schmidt's side face on Matchday 34. The visitors must win in the capital to give themselves any chance of surviving automatically on the final day.
Unbeatable Union?
Union are currently unbeaten in eight Bundesliga games (three wins, five draws) – a run unmatched by any other team Germany's top tier. Their past four results were all draws – no other side can match that either.
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Previous meeting: Heidenheim 2-0 Union Berlin
2:03
Watch: Heidenheim 0-0 Bochum - highlights
2:03
Watch: Union Berlin 2-2 Werder Bremen - highlights
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