FCH Heidenheim Heidenheim - KOE Köln 1. FC Köln
Highlights
- 48' S. El Mala
- J. Niehues 26'
- 18' E. Martel
- M. Pieringer 15'
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62 %Saïd El Mala
Full-time: Heidenheim 2-2 Cologne
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Full-time
90'
+ 2
How has he not scored?
Bülter flashes a ball across the six-yard area to Ache at the back post, who only has to tap the ball home. However, on the slide, he doesn't get the right contact on the ball and sees his finish go back across goal and into Ramaj, who gathers the loose ball.
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
+ 1
Four more minutes
There's still time for a late winner!
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.
88'
Beck fires over
He beats Krauß before unleashing a shot from range, which whistles over the bar.
86'
El Mala with a late chance!
He makes another of those driving runs inside before trying to bend it in the far corner again, this effort drops just wide of the post, however.
83'
Billy Goats on the backfoot
With the full-time whistle drawing closer, it's the hosts who are currently in control, with Cologne struggling to get out of their half.
83'
Substitution
80'
Hard yards
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
76'
15 to play
As the game enters the final stages, both sides are looking for a third goal that could also give them all three points.
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
72'
Sebulonsen tries his luck
He lets fly from distance with a powerful effort and forces Ramaj into a save.
71'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
69%
%
Alessio Castro-Montes
13 times under pressure
68'
Getting a foothold
Heidenheim have been able to ask some questions of their own in the past few minutes, having survived waves of Cologne attacks.
0:30
Ache with a great chance!
62'
Substitution
60'
Gaining control
Possession (%)
4258
60'
Substitution
60'
Substitution
55'
Inches wide!
Ache lays the ball off to Kamiński, who takes the ball in his stride before bending an effort just wide of the far corner.
52'
Schwäbe saves well
Schöppner storms forward before trying his luck from outside the area and the Cologne 'keeper does well to save at his near post.
What an impact! El Mala equalises!
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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.
46'
The action returns!
Both teams return for the second half, with Cologne bringing on El Mala after the break.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 5
Substitution
Half-time: Heidenheim 2-1 Cologne
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Half-time
45'
+ 2
Late push
The hosts continue to test the Cologne defence as the half draws to a conclusion.
0:26
Simpson-Pusey tests Ramaj
41'
Can Cologne find a way back?
With half-time approaching, will the Billy Goats be able to pull themselves level once more, or will the hosts take their narrow lead into the break?
0:33
Big miss!
36'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
35'
Hosts running the show
Goal attempts
5off target
4on target
1off target
3on target
31'
Huge chance!
Cologne are caught out again. A poor clearance from a cross allows Heidenheim to fire it back in and find Ibrahimović in acres of space at the far post, but he can't guide his finish past Schwäbe who saves well.
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.
Heidenheim re-take the lead!
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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.
25'
Coming to life
After a quiet start, Heidenheim are continuing to cause the visitors problems going forward now.
21'
Crazy few minutes
And just like that, the game has burst into life! Pieringer's opener will have caught Cologne by surprise for a couple of reasons, but the Billy Goats reacted brilliantly and are now back on level terms.
An instant equaliser!
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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.
0:34
Incredible! Pieringer opens the scoring
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.
13'
Kamiński goes close!
A cut-back from Schenten find him just outside the six-yard area, but his powerful effort is straight at Ramaj who palms it over the bar.
13'
Billy Goats looking lively
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
0.06
0.25
0
Goals
9'
Ache forces a save!
Kamiński slides Ache in down the left-hand side of the box, but Ramaj comes out to smother his finish from close range.
8'
Slowing things down
Heidenheim are now enjoying a spell of possession, after a scrappy start to this game.
5'
Tense start
Both sides have ventured into the opposing final third without much luck, but there's been a good tempo to the opening exchanges.
1'
And we're off!
The hosts get the ball rolling.
Kick-off!
Changes for Heidenheim
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0:27
The Billy Goats check out the pitch
More on those teams
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Starting line-up: 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
Heidenheim subs
Feller, Gimber, Busch, Beck, Kerber, Honsak, Wagner, Kaufmann, Schimmer
Starting line-up: 1. FC Köln
Cologne subs
Zieler, Köbbing, Lund, Özkacar, El Mala, Jóhannesson, Maina, Bülter, Niang
0:14
Ready to rock in Heidenheim
2:40
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Frank Schmidt on facing Cologne
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Lukas Kwasniok on facing Heidenheim
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2:02
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2:01
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0:55
Watch: Jahmai Simpson-Pusey joins up with Cologne
Tough end to 2026
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Head-to-head
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Early Cologne team news
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Early Heidenheim team news
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Cologne win in sole winter friendly
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Cologne arrival
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Hosts picking up the pace
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2:03
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2:03
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2:03
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