1. FC Heidenheim missed out on third place in the Bundesliga 2 table at 1. FC Magdeburg on Friday evening (October 28th, 2022) after conceding a late goal.
Coach Frank Schmidt’s team only drew 1-1 (1-0) with the promoted team from Magdeburg and remains in fourth place with 24 points, three points ahead of pursuers Hannover 96.
Very late compensation by Ito
Denis Thomalla’s opening goal (23′) was equalized by Tatsuya Ito (90’+3′) and thus not only prevented Heidenheim’s triumph, but also secured an important point for Magdeburg in the relegation battle. Coach Christian Titz’s team is still in 15th place with 14 points.
Heidenheim gave the hosts complete control in front of 19,352 spectators and defended resolutely. The guests used mistakes made by Magdeburg’s back line several times to finish off with quick counterattacks.
Magdeburg with a lot of ball possession
Patrick Mainka (8th) and Tim Kleindienst (18th) had good chances to take the lead early on. The Magdeburgers could not capitalize on the many ball possessions, shot attempts were blocked again and again.
Titz had bet on the eleven that had recently won 3-2 at HSV. The hosts tried to put pressure on from the start, but weren’t forceful enough.
Confident finish from Thomalla
Instead, the Heidenheimers used one of their numerous counterattacks. After a cross by Jan-Niklas Beste, Thomalla was served by Kleindienst and finished effortlessly. Shortly before the final whistle, Ito struck for Magdeburg.
Heidenheim welcomes Paderborn to the top game
On the 15th matchday of the second Bundesliga, the Heidenheimers invite you to a top game against SC Paderborn (Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at 1 p.m.). Magdeburg has to play in Nuremberg a day later (1:30 p.m.).