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Nick Woltemade - "It was really important for us"

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Full-time: Heidenheim 1-3 VfB Stuttgart

Stuttgart take all three points in a fast-paced game in Heidenheim. The visitors were the better side in the first half and duly took a 2-1 lead into the break, but Heidenheim gave it their all in the second term and could have hoped for better as they looked to break an eight-match winless streak. Nick Woltemade starred for the visitors with a goal and an assist, helping Stuttgart to climb to provisional sixth place on the Bundesliga table.
Full-time
90'
+ 4

Diehl!

Mittelstädt passes the ball again to Diehl, who slips after taking the ball, but quickly gets up again and shoots after a short dribble. The shot is blocked.
90'
+ 3

Stuttgart look content

VfB are now allowing Heidenheim to come at them more, but they don't look dangerous enough. Can the home side pull one back?
90'
+ 1

Added time

There will be four extra minutes to play.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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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.
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Woltemade turns scorer

The rangy forward caps his strong performance - and his 50th Bundesliga appearance - with a goal, calmly beating Müller from the spot to make it 1-3. That's four goal involvements in his last two matches!
85'

Nick Woltemade

GOAL!

1:3
Penalty
Nick Woltemade
Goal probability
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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.
77 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
11 m
84'

Penalty for Stuttgart

After a throw-in by Vagnoman, Woltemade wins the ball for Keitel, who is brought down in the area by Kaufmann. The referee points to the spot - and books the Heidenheim player.
80'

On the front foot

After that flurry of substitutions, Heidenheim are pressing for the equaliser. Schöppner conjures an incisive pass to he left and finds Honsak, who goes one-on-one with Nübel. The keeper storms out of his goal, makes himself big and saves the shot for a corner.
75'

Tactical foul

Dorsch brings Rieder down just outside the Stuttgart box and is shown a yellow card.
74'

Danger!

Nübel takes three bites but fails to control Dorsch's corner. It falls for Gimber, who cuts it back into the mix only for Karazor to clear emphatically.
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Challenging!

Woltemade and Mainka battle it out.
71'

Inches!

Schöppner conjured a fine pass to Honsak on the left, and he plays the ball flat back to the centre. Kaufmann, who is sliding in, is just short.
67'

Play is stopped

Karazor and Kaufmann clash in an aerial challenge, with the Heidenheim player hitting the Stuttgarter with his arm. Karazor is treated briefly but is able to continue.
66'

Stuttgart on top

The visitors are really outdoing their hosts in terms of shots on goal.
Goal attempts
6off target
1on target
8off target
6on target
65'

The need for speed

Doubtless keen to test the stamina of Stuttgart's defence, Schmidt brings on Bundesliga speed record holder Conteh for Pieringer
63'

In the way

Führich carves out half a yard in the area and looks to hit a trademark right-footed curler to the far post, but instead his effort crashes off rangy team-mate Woltemade...
61'

Denied

Honsak bursts into the box from the left and shoots, but his effort is blocked by Chabot.
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Unstoppable

There was really nothing Nübel could do to stop Wanner's long-range shot from finding the back of the net.
56'

Pressure

It's all Stuttgart at the moment, and although Heidenheim are managing to hold them at bay, how long can they keep it up? The home side need to get on the front foot.
55'

Führich brings the danger

The left winger sends a dangerous ball in to the far post, and although it eliminates the bulk of the defence, Honsak is on hand to clear. That was close!
52'

Millot denied a second

Involved in both of Stuttgart's goals so far, Woltemade is proving a real handful for Heidenheim. Here he conjured a defence-splitting through-ball for Millot, who races into the box. Two defenders track him well, hwoever, and his shot is not a problem for Müller.
50'

Kaufmann shows intent

From the ensuing clearance, Heidenheim's new man decides to do ti all himself, breaking on the right and beating two men in the area before his shot is blocked. Almost amazing!
49'

Stuttgart get back to work

After a choppy start to the second half, Stuttgart begin to press and win a corner. Stiller takes and his looping ball is easily punched clear by Müller
46'

We're back!

Just one change as Heidenheim kick the second half off, with Schmidt bringing Kaufmann on for Scienza in a bid for increased attacking impetus.
Kick-off!
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Substitution

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Half-time: Heidenheim 1-2 VfB Stuttgart

In an intense first half, Stuttgart got off to the better start and took the lead through Mittelstädt's precise finish. Heidenheim struggled to make an impression early, but struck back with a screamer from Wanner. However, Millot headed Stuttgart back in front just before the break. The second half promises to be thrilling!
Half-time
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Millot nods home!

In the right half-space, Vagnoman is afforded plenty of time to conjure a superb cross that just beats the leaping Mainka and falls for Millot, who produces a reflex header that beats Müller easily. Stuttgart are back in front!
45'
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Enzo Millot

GOAL!

1:2
Enzo Millot
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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.
23 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
10.35 m
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Müller denies Millot

From the left, Mittelstädt finds Millot in the area and the Frenchman looks to fire home across Müller, but the home keeper parries well.
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Wanner finds the mark!

As Suttgart look to play out of defence, Millot takes too long on the ball and is pick-pocketed by Schöppner. He gets the ball to Wanner, who lets fly from 25 metres and, despite a touch from Nübel, the ball hits the back of the net. Heidenheim are right back in it!
41'

Paul Wanner

GOAL!

1:1
Paul Wanner
Goal probability
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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.
4 %
Shot speed
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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.
108.83 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
24.73 m
40'

Counter-attack!

Heidenheim win possession in the middle and look to break.Scienza is released on the left and beats his man, but his touch drags him out to the left flank and the move breaks down.
38'

No takers

Führich loops a central free-kick to the left-hand post, but the home defence gets to it first and they clear for a corner, which leads to nothing.
38'

Settle down

The Stuttgart coach is sanctioned for overdoing his protest of a refereeing decision.
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Führich hits the woodwork!

The Germany winger lines up a free-kick from about 20 metres out and his superb strike beats the wall easily - only to crash off the top left-hand corner of the frame. So close!
31'

Stopped short

Millot has his head up in the centre circle and wants to play quickly, Wanner runs into his heels abd concedes the foul.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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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.
2.
Mathias Honsak
Mathias Honsak32.60km/h
3.
Paul Wanner
Paul Wanner32.50km/h
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No problem

Führich picks up the ball on the left of the penalty area and dribbles towards Scienza. He tries to cut the ball back from the byline, but it's too goalward and Müller grabs it easily.
27'

Dual yellows

As Woltemade bursts into the box, he and Gimber collide - the referee judges it to be a case of an attacking foul and remonstration and it's yellows all around.
23'

Behind again

Heidenheim have now conceded the opener in five of their last six home games, and have only taken the lead at home on one occasion – against Augsburg on Matchday 2.
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Mittelstädt makes his mark

After Woltemade holds it up on the left and plays a perfect ball for him to charge onto, Germany left-back Mittelstädt beats his man for pace and races into the area before stroking a precise angled finish past Müller and in at the far post.
Goal probability
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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.
28 %
Shot speed
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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.
74.6 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
13.1 m
18'

Wanner fouled again

Stuttgart are clearly under instructions to keep a tight leash on Wanner. The fit-again teenage play-maker has already been fouled a number of times.
16'

Heidenheim have their say

The home side are putting together a nice little period of possession here, managing to keep the ball near the Stuttgart goal with three corners in quick succession, but without any real danger so far.
13'

Vagnoman has a shot

Stuttgart work the ball forward quickly and right-back Vagnoman is played into some space on the outside of the area. He tries his luck but, with his weaker left foot, the effort is no trouble for Müller despite being on target.
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First yellow of the match

Stuttgart's top scorer bridles under some close attention from his marker and puts a little too much into shaking him off.
9'

On the ball

Stuttgart are slowly building dominance in the match, moving the ball well in midfield - but without troubling the home defence too much as of yet.
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Dorsch fires

Heidenheim push forward and win it high up the pitch, with Dorsch carving out some space to have a crack from just outside the area - but his shot is blocked by the wary Stuttgart defence.
3'

First attacking move

Woltemade drives the ball into Heidenheim's box with close control on the left and attempts to dribble further, but is disposessed.
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We're under way!

Stuttgart, all in white, kick off against hosts Heidenheim in their familiar red kits.
Kick-off!

Not long now

The players are in the race and about to take the pitch...
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Building steam

Meanwhile, visiting Stuttgart are unbeaten in three (two wins) Bundesliga outings and today they will be looking to translate their continental uptick to domestic action, where they have a chance to climb as high as sixth place with a win in Heidenheim.
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Long time between drinks

Heidenheim are winless in the Bundesliga since Matchday 5, having clocked seven defeats and a draw since then. they now sit in the relegation play-off spot (16th).
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More on those teams - Stuttgart

Meanwhile Hoeneß brings super sub Woltemade in for Rieder, making just one change to the starting XI that clinched a sensational 5-1 win over Young Boys Bern in the Champions League during the week.
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More on those teams - Heidenheim

It seems there was something of a pre-Christmas miracle at Heidenheim, with injury clouds clearing over Wanner (starting line-up), Sirlord Conteh and Mikkel Kaufmann (both bench) while club top scorer (four goals) Marvin Pieringer went from ruled out to starting up front. Schmidt returns to a more familiar starting XI, making eight changes to the side that played Başakşehir in the Conference League on Thursday.

VfB Stuttgart starting XI

Nübel - Vagnoman, Rouault, Chabot, Mittelstädt - Millot, Karazor (c), Stiller, Führich - Woltemade, Demirović

VfB Stuttgart subs

Bredlow, Hendriks, Stenzel, Stergiou, Chase, Keitel, Rieder, Malanga, Diehl

Heidenheim starting XI

Müller - Traoré,Mainka (c), Gimber, Föhrenbach - Dorsch, Schöppner - Scienza, Wanner, Honsak - Pieringer

Heidenheim subs

Eicher, Busch, Siersleben, Theuerkauf, Kerber, Beck, Schimmer, Kaufmann, Conteh

Sweating on Wanner

Star Heidenheim youngster Paul Wanner is a doubt with a foot injury, so are Conteh (ill) and Kaufmann (muscular). Out of the game are Maloney (head), Niehues (knee) and Pieringer (Achilles).

Stuttgart's absentees

Stuttgart's list of missing stars remains extensive. Out of action are Leweling (hamstring), Nartey (knee), Raimund (thigh), Touré (foot), Undav (thigh) and Zagadou (knee).

A start for the super sub?

Nick Woltemade is the Bundesliga's highest-scoring substitute this season with three goals, but could be in line for his second league start.

New bogey team?

Stuttgart only picked up one point against Heidenheim last season, that was the fewest of any team they faced in their runners-up campaign.
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Frank Schmidt on Stuttgart

"VfB has played six away games and only won one of them. That's the first step for us to believe that we can achieve something here the day after tomorrow. They play very good technical football, but are also prepared to press man-to-man across the entire pitch in defence. We're prepared for that! Nobody gives up here, nobody must give up here and the fans mustn't give up on us either!"
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Sebastian Hoeneß on Heidenheim

"Heidenheim have been operating consistently as a club for years. In Frank Schmidt, they have a coach who sets the tone. It’s going to be a difficult task. We want to continue our good run in the Bundesliga and, to do that, we’ll have to give everything we’ve got and have our wits about us."
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Watch: Stuttgart 3-3 Heidenheim - previous meeting

Deniz Undav scored deep into added time to salvage a 3-3 draw the last time Stuttgart faced Heidenheim. The head-to-head record in the Bundesliga now reads two wins for VfB, one for Heidenheim and a draw.
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Watch: Bayern Munich 4-2 Heidenheim - highlights

Defeat to Bayern means Heidenheim are now winless in eight, conceding 13 goals in their last three games and slipping into the relegation play-off spot in the process.
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Watch: VfB Stuttgart 3-2 Union Berlin - highlights

Nick Woltemade was the hero against Union Berlin, coming off the bench to score a game-changing brace as Stuttgart came from 2-0 down to win. The result took VfB to within four points of the top four.
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