Shock in Heidenheim: Team fights for relegation to draw against Mainz!

Shock in Heidenheim: Team fights for relegation to draw against Mainz!

In an exciting duel between the Bundesliga, 1st FC Heidenheim and 1st FSV Mainz 05 separated on Sunday evening with a 1-1 draw. While Mainz took the lead through a goal from Jonathan Burkardt (37th), Tim Kleinketchen secured tie in the 65th minute for Heidenheim. This game took place as part of the 32nd matchday and was particularly important for both teams in their different locations in the relegation battle.

The hosts from Heidenheim were able to further consolidate their chances of relegation through the draw. With 14 points they were previously in acute relegation, but now they are also rescued and can even hope for a possible participation in the European Cup, as bundesliga.com reported. On the other hand, despite a solid point profit, Mainz still sees itself in the relegation zone. The 05s now remain in 16th place with 32 points, which is not sufficient in the fight for relegation.

exciting course of the game and outstanding achievements

The game offered a lot of pace from the start, with both teams being able to work out little chances at first. Heidenheim's striker Tim Kleindienst had a good opportunity before the break, but his shot went past the post. After Burkardt had scored 1-0 for Mainz, Heidenheim mobilized in the second section and was deserved to equalize. Small service could not be asked for long in the 65th minute and headed into the net after a cross from Omar Traoré. Mainz then tried everything to win, among other things with a shot from Burkardt, which was cleared by Heidenheim goalkeeper Kevin Müller.

The final phase was characterized by thrills. Mainz could not score the decisive goal with a shot on the crossbar (90.+4) by Stefan Schimmer. These late actions illustrated the balanced and intensive game, which in the end did not find a winner. Heidenheim can now look optimistically into the future, while Mainz urgently has to collect points in the relegation battle, such as krone.at