Heidenheim celebrates historical European Cup victory against Ljubljana!

Heidenheim celebrates historical European Cup victory against Ljubljana!

Heidenheim has set a striking milestone in its club history by successfully launching the 1. FC Heidenheim on Thursday evening in the Conference League. On the way to fulfilling a dream, the team of coach Frank Schmidt defeated the Slovenian club NK Olimpija Ljubljana 2-1. In front of more than 12,000 enthusiastic fans on the Ostalb, the team presented itself from their best side and once again showed that it can survive on the international stage.

At the beginning of the game, Adrian Beck made the lead in the 6th minute after he had prevailed in the penalty area. But the opponent did not stand by and equalized in the 77th minute through Alejandro Blanco, which gave the game additional tension. The turn came through Paul Wanner, who could transform a penalty in the 83rd minute after his first attempt was stopped. It was the first European Cup game of the association, which makes this achievement all the more important.

a historical evening for Heidenheim

While Schmidt spoke about the historical character of the game, the anticipation and nervousness in the stadium were felt. He emphasizes that this game is the first real European game for his team. Heidenheim came up with a amazingly new team; Only four players from the previous Bundesliga game against Mainz started in this European encounter. The decision for many changes speaks for the coach's trust in the width of his squad.

The first half of Heidenheim clearly dominated and rarely made the opponent dangerous. The lead goal fell early, and the team had several chances to expand the result. A shot from Leonardo Scienza only hit the post and another opportunity was not used properly. Trainer Schmidt had urgently warned of the offensive power of Ljubljana, who ultimately flashed in the second half. Despite the simultaneous pressure of the opponent, Heidenheim remained focused and came back into play.

The return to the game was particularly thanks to Wanner. Even after his failed penalty, he did not give up and turned into the margin. This marked its significant contribution to the first victory of the team in this new form of European competitions, which is another highlight for fans. You can find a detailed analysis of this remarkable game here .

Overall, this victory is a significant step for 1. FC Heidenheim, which now sees itself in a cheap position to qualify for the knockout round of the Conference League. The team can look forward to an exciting European Cup season.