KOE Cologne Cologne - FCH Heidenheim Heidenheim
- 72' J. Schöppner
- 28' A. Ibrahimović
- M. Bülter 10'
- 8' J. Schöppner
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0:21
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Full-time: Cologne 1-3 Heidenheim
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Full-time
90'
+ 4
Wall of Heidenheim
Frank Schmidt's side have no ambitions of attacking on the counter now, with three points nearly in their hands, it's all about shutting down Cologne every change they get. It's the period of the match where game management is key.
90'
+ 3
Wide from Waldschmidt
The Cologne number seven does well to get the shot away on his right with Feller frozen to his spot but it creeps just past the upright. The comeback might not happen for Cologne after all...
90'
+ 1
Going down to the wire
The fourth official has indicated six minutes of injury time.
90'
Now Heintz
The defender is the next to have a chance to say goodbye to the Cologne fans at home as he will also depart the club at the end of the season with Kainz.
89'
Substitution
89'
Substitution
89'
Substitution
88'
Mainka down
Heidenheim's ever-present in the top flight goes down in the box and briefly causes some concern but you don't go three years of Bundesliga minutes without being able to take some bruises and the Heidenheim keeper is back up and running once again.
87'
Cool heads
The Heidenheim outfielders are doing their very best to keep the ball from turning over, some really clever passes and dribbles on show here as we approach the end of the 90...
85'
Over the top...
It was a well-placed delivery from a Dorsch corner on the right but the free man Pieringer in the middle is unable to direct the header at goal.
83'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
81'
So close from Castro-Montes!
That was sloppy from the substitute Conteh who almost let Castro-Montes get a free header at Feller but the attempt goes wide of the Heidenheim goal. Still 3-1 for the visitors.
77'
SAVE FROM FELLER!
Point blank reaction from the Heidenheim keeper to deny Bülter's header, that needed a powerful punch and Feller delivered just that.
76'
Substitution
76'
Substitution
75'
As it stands...
That goal now means Heidenheim have overtaken St. Pauli and moved up to 17th with the same points and now, the same goal difference.
3-1! THAT COULD BE MASSIVE!
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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.
0:22
Final home bow for Kainz
71'
Substitution
71'
Substitution
70'
Out of steam
That was a brilliant effort from Dorsch on the break to make a run on the left flank and then doing just enough to find Pieringer in the middle but the Heidenheim man runs out of steam with the returning Cologne defenders shutting him down.
68'
Heidenheim bodies in the way!
That was a superb move from Cologne to find space behind the Heidenheim lines again and a cross from the right cuts loose to the feet of Waldschmidt which is blocked the multiple Heidenheim bodies.
66'
Neck to neck
64'
Chances at both ends!
First it's El Mala who has a shot on target after some good work to open up the space but an easy save for Feller who releases quickly for the visitors to break and the move ends with a curler from Ibrahimović which needs a strong punch away from Schwäbe. Heidenheim go close once again.
62'
THAT HAS TO GO IN!
Another fantastic counter from Heidenheim and this time Ibrahimović's cutback is absolutely spot on for the goal scorer Schöppner whose shot blasts just over Schwäbe's post. That should have been the third for the visitors.
59'
First change of the day
As we approach the hour mark, it is Cologne who make the first change of the day with Waldschmidt replacing Krauß
58'
Substitution
55'
Pause in play
Two players are down, El Mala and Dorsch, the latter looks to have suffered a greater blow here but after some attention from the medical staff, he looks okay to carry on. A hug shared between El Mala and the Heidenheim midfielder after the incident. Play resumes.
53'
Nearly from Ibrahimović again..
Superb play from the Bayern loanee to break past Cologne defenders with a mazy dribble and then looks to find the onrushing Dinkçi with a through ball but the weight was just not right.
52'
On target from Bülter
The first half goal scorer does manage to get a shot on target at the end of a promising Cologne move but it is too easy to gather for Feller as it was aimed right at him.
50'
Almost for Heidenheim
Schmidt's men break beyond the Cologne lines for the first time and Ibrahimović receives on the flanks and does well to cut inside but holds on too long to find the perfect pass and the ball is turned over.
49'
Awkward for Feller
That was an awkward save for the Heidenheim keeper with Sebulonsen getting to the byline and lobbing a cross into the box, the height was unexpected for the visiting keeper but he does enough to keep it from danger.
48'
Similar starts
The start of the second period has been so far similar to the first, Cologne moving ball from left to right and patiently probing for an opening.
46'
We're off again
The referee blows the whistle and the hosts get the ball rolling for the second half.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Cologne 1-2 Heidenheim
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Half-time
45'
+ 1
Not long to go
The fourth official has indicated two minutes of added time here before we break for half-time.
45'
Ibrahimović into Schwäbe's arms
The Heidenheim winger needed to add more curl to his strike to get the ball to his team-mates but it ends up being a safe gather for the Billygoats number one.
44'
End to end action
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
1
1.09
0.73
2
Goals
41'
Nearly from Pieringer!
The Heidenheim number 18 takes his time and then fires at goal with Schmied marking him and it needed a save from Schwäbe to creep just past the hosts' net for a corner.
El Mala's frustrations
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37'
Second yellow for the visitors
Ibrahimović and Zivzivadze have pace to burn but the latter steps on Schmied's foot who was retreating to cover and the referee wastes no time in showing yellow.
34'
Zivzivadze close...
The Georgian is flagged offside but that was the second dangerous counter from the visitors in as many minutes who are looking more and more likely to score the next goal but the way this game is going, you can never really say for certain.
33'
Behrens has a go now
Another well-timed counter from the visitors sees Behrens invert into a dangerous position for a shot but the Cologne defenders are alert to the danger and manage to do enough to shake him off.
32'
Bülter did not expect it!
The goalscorer is on his knees in the middle of the Heidenheim box as another cross from the right finds its way into the Heidenheim area but Bülter fails to adjust in time to make the perfect contact.
30'
Dinkçi into the book
Now the Heidenheim winger is the first to go into the book for a foul dragging back Lund attacking down the right.
Heidenheim take the lead once again!
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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.
26'
Cologne keep coming
Multiple attempts at goal from Jóhannesson's well-placed delivery into the Heidenheim box but the defenders, led by Mainka, hold firm.
24'
Foul from Mainka
The jinking feet of El Mala well outside the Heidenheim bring a foul from captain Mainka and Cologne have a potentially dangerous opportunity here..
22'
Dinkçi has a go
It's a long long throw from Behrens whose delivery is cleared by a Cologne man inside the box, and the ball falls at the feet of Dinkçi who has a go at goal, but fires well wide.
20'
El Mala can't turn it in!
Smooth football on display from the Billygoats in playing out from the back as they attack the space down the right once again, this time it's Jakub Kamiński whose darting run and subsequent cross is left untouched by two Cologne men, including El Mala who finds himself inside the net without the ball.
18'
Probing down the right
That was a little bit hit and hope from Krauß whose through-ball down the right doesn't have the right weight and it's a goal kick for Feller.
15'
Zivzivadze goes close!
The Georgian twists and turns just outside the Cologne box and fires at goal but his shot is deflected ever so slightly away from goal and out for a corner.
14'
Cologne hungry for more
Wagner's mean penetrate the Heidenheim box once again from the right hand flank which is looking particularly productive for them, they want more.
Instant Response! Beauty from Bülter!
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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.
HEADER FOR HEIDENHEIM! 1-0!
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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.
3'
No takers
Cologne enjoy a short spell of possession near the Heidenheim area and look to use some combinations to find the key pass - but it all ends up with a Krauß pass into a dangerous area, but no Cologne man there to meet it.
2'
Setting the tone
Already within the first two minutes, it's becoming clear that Heidenheim are happy to sit back and let the home side see more of the ball and hurt them on the break, when possible.
1'
Here we go!
The home side get us underway for the first half.
Kick-off!
Song in the air
The famous Cologne anthem rings loudly in the air as both teams walk out and prepare to take to the pitch.
Happy mood
The fans at the RheinEnergieSTADION reflect a relaxed mood, safety is all but guaranteed for the Billygoats thanks to their superior goal difference against the chasing pack. A point here will do with Bayern coming up on the final day.
0:21
Visitors warming up
0:11
Warm-up hype for the Cologne keepers
0:16
Heidenheim are here
What's at stake?
Just a reminder of what's at stake here- Heidenheim have to get the win or at least secure a point to stay alive until final day. For the Billygoats, a point will suffice to secure safety.
More on the visitors XI
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More on the home side
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Starting line-up: 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
Heidenheim subs
Ramaj, Siersleben, Stergiou, Niehues, Honsak, Kerber, Beck, Schimmer, Conteh
Starting line-up: 1. FC Köln
Cologne subs
Zieler, Heintz, van den Berg, Huseinbašić, Kainz, Castro-Montes, Thielmann, Waldschmidt, Niang
René Wagner on facing Heidenheim
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Heidenheim fighting against away tide
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El Mala shines again
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Attack starting fire
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Shutting up shop
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Cologne recently a tough nut to crack
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Heidenheim cannot lose
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Heidenheim's survival push
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2:03
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2:03
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2:03
Watch: Bayern 3-3 Heidenheim - last time out
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