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Full-time: Borussia Dortmund 4-2 Heidenheim
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Full-time
90'
+ 3
Points secured
A penalty is awarded to the home side after Traoré handled in the box. Captain Can steps up, and he settles the game with a composed spot-kick.
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.
90'
+ 1
SituationNo penalty
ReviewHandball?
DecisionPenalty
90'
Almost game over
Traoré gets a foot to Beier's low attempt, which diverts it narrowly beyond the post. That really wasn't far away.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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.
88'
Putting the pressure on
Heidenheim are pushing forward but have been unable to really test Kobel since the spot-kick.
86'
Substitution
Breunig on target
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83'
Running into the ground
Schmidt prowling
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79'
Substitution
79'
Substitution
75'
Heidenheim have a lifeline!
The visitors are awarded a penalty after Süle fells Kaufmann in the area and, from the spot, substitute Breunig sends Kobel the wrong way. A little over 15 minutes for Schmidt's men to find an equaliser.
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.
72'
Guirassy's night comes to an end
No goal for Guirassy on his debut, but he can be please with his display.
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
68'
Guirassy denied!
An acrobatic attempt from the 28-year-old is kept out by Müller, who makes himself big to save. Guirassy is getting closer!
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
68'
Substitution
67'
Almost four
Sabitzer's deflected effort nestles in the net after some brilliant work from Groß, but the midfielder handled the ball in the build and the strike is chalked off.
66'
SituationNo goal
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionNo goal
64'
Scienza denied!
The Heidenheim left-winger has two bites of the cherry, but Sabitzer twice gets a leg in the way. Solid work from the substitute.
59'
Close!
Selfless from Adeyemi, who instead looks to play in Guirassy instead of going for goal himself. The pass, though, is beyond the former VfB Stuttgart man, and he can't quite get the ball under control before it bobbles away.
59'
Substitution
57'
Closer than the scoreline suggests
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
3
0.79
0.68
1
Goals
53'
Wide
Malen finds himself in a position not too dissimilar to the one from which he scored in the first half, but he drags it wide of the post on this occasion.
Pieringer strikes
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50'
Adeyemi looking for first Bundesliga hat-trick
The Germany international scored triples for Red Bull Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga, but never in the German equivalent. He has a great chance to do so here with 40 minutes remaining.
46'
Conteh on
The Bundesliga's fastest-ever player is introduced at the interval. Can he cause Dortmund's backline problems?
46'
Second half up and running
We are underway in the second half here!
Kick-off!
2:11
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45'
+ 3
Half-time: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Heidenheim
An enthralling first half comes to a close with Dortmund two goals in front. They flew out of the blocks by scoring twice inside the opening 20 minutes courtesy of efforts from Donyell Malen and Karim Adeyemi and, although Marvin Pieringer halved the deficit shortly before the break, there was still enough time for Adeyemi to net his second of the game and restore the two-goal advantage.
45'
+ 2
Substitution
Half-time
42'
Dortmund restore two-goal advantage
Goals galore here as BVB net a third. Ryerson breaks quickly down the right and, although Guirassy doesn't actually get a touch to the ball, his dummy allows Adeyemi to sweep a side-footed shot home. That's his second of the night, and he has again given Dortmund breathing space.
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.
40'
Heidenheim back in it!
Just like that, the visitors have one back! It's a brilliant cross from Traoré, who finds Pieringer unmarked. The former Schalke man had previously seen a chance from a similar position saved, but he makes no mistake this time as he finds the corner.
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.
38'
Guirassy quiet so far
The centre-forward has not been too involved in the opening 38 minutes, although he hasn't needed to thus far with Malen, Adeyemi and Brandt instead taking starring roles.
Adeyemi shining
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31'
Write Heidenheim off at your peril
FCH came from behind to pick up points in 11 games last season - one of which was against Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, when they were also 2-0 down early on before recovering to earn a 2-2 draw.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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.
26'
Calming the game down
Heidenheim have enjoyed a little more possession in the past few minutes as they look to get a foothold in this clash.
Breaking the deadlock
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20'
Kobel saves
A comfortable stop for Kobel, but Scienza's attempt is Heidenheim's first effort of the encounter.
18'
Dortmund flying!
Not even 20 minutes are on the clock and Dortmund are two to the good! Ryerson wins the ball in the defensive third and within seconds they are bearing down on goal. Brandt feeds Adeyemi, who curls a first-time strike into the corner. Müller didn't even get a hand to it on this occasion.
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.
16'
Dortmund on top
Goal attempts
1off target
2on target
0off target
0on target
14'
Finally breached
That is the first goal have conceded in the Bundesliga so far this campaign.
12'
Dortmund have lift-off!
With their first shot on target, Die Schwarzgelben break the deadlock! Another burst of pace from Adeyemi allows him to drive towards the box before feeding Malen, who fires towards the bottom corner. Müller gets a foots to it, but can only direct it into the top corner.
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.
10'
Strong start
The hosts have kept their opponents pinned back in their own half so far, although a clear-cut opportunity has not yet fallen their way.
6'
Wide!
The ball falls to Groß on the edge of the area, and he immediately searches for the far corner. His effort, however, curls narrowly beyond the post.
5'
Adeyemi positvity
The winger, who scored five goals for Germany's U21s during the international break, shows all of his pace and dribbling skills to beat a couple of Heidenheim defenders. His cross is ultimately easily picked up by Müller, but that was a statement of the youngster's intent.
3'
Guirassy's first involvement
The striker, making his debut for the club, wins a free-kick about 40 yards from goal.
1'
We're up and running
We've kicked off here in Dortmund!
Kick-off!
0:29
Watch: Heidenheim warm-up
Under 15 minutes to kick-off
Not long before we are underway in this one!
Watch: Dortmund warm-up
0:40
Watch: Dortmund inspect the pitch
First starts of the season
For the first time this campaign, Nmecha and Bensebaini are included in the starting XI. They will be looking to impress Şahin tonight.
Dortmund team news
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Heidenheim team news
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Dortmund starting XI
Kobel - Ryerson, Anton, Süle, Bensebaini - Nmecha, Groß - Malen, Brandt (c), Adeyemi - Guirassy
Dortmund subs
Meyer, Couto, Kabar, Sabitzer, Can, Wätjen, Beier, Duranville, Gittens
Heidenheim starting XI
Müller - Traoré, Mainka (c), Gimber, Föhrenbach - Maloney, Schöppner - Beck, Wanner, Scienza - Pieringer
Heidenheim subs
Eicher, Busch, Siersleben, Kerber, Dorsch, Breunig, Honsak, Kaufmann, Conteh
Dortmund struggles against league-leaders
Die Schwarzgelben have not won any of their previous nine fixtures against the league-leaders, drawing three and losing six. Last season, though, they held Bayer Leverkusen to draws on both occasions, with the eventual champions needing to come from behind to salvage a point each time.
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Dortmund team news
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Heidenheim team news
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Schmidt on topping the table
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Guirassy ready to go... in a new shirt!
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Şahin on the returning Serhou Guirassy
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Tough nuts to crack
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2:03
BVB unbeaten
2:03
History makers
Clean-sheet specialists
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2:03
Surprise at Signal Iduna Park
Leaders in action
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