Highlights
F. Willenborg
Full-time: Holstein Kiel 1-0 Heidenheim
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Full-time
90'
+ 4
Scienza fires wide
The Heidenheim gets hold of his effort from ten metres out, but power trumps precision and it buzzes well wide for the visitors.
90'
+ 2
Four minutes added on
Kiel are on the verge of making history...
90'
Heidenheim threaten
Breunig latches onto a long pass in the area but is stopped at the last second.
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.
89'
Pichler outpaces everyone
The Kielsubstitute beats his man for pace, but is soquick that none of his team-mates is there to receive his eventual cross.
88'
Beck fires
The Heidenheim sub tries his luck from the edge of the area but fails to keep it down.
87'
Free-kick
Scienza hits a free-kick from the right into the centre, where Breunig extends it artistically. But Schöppner then commits an offensive foul – free-kick for Kiel.
85'
More changes
Harres receives an ovation for his sterling efforts as he is replaced by Pichler in another defensive change.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
81'
Porath with another shot
The Kiel forward fireso ff another effort but Mainka manages to block and sends it out for a corner, which proves fruitless.
79'
Harres again
The Storks' striker does well again and bears down on goal before playing a perfect lay-off for Porath, who had accompanied him on the break. Porath has a clear sight of goal but loses his balance and skies his shot, It should have been 2-0!
79'
Kiel look to lock it down
Marcel Rapp makes two further changes, clearly looking to bring some fresh power into the game.
78'
Substitution
78'
Substitution
75'
Heidenheim going all in
Frank Schmidt makes attacking moves, taking Gimber and Dorsch off in favour of fresh legs going forward. He wants an equaliser!
74'
Kiel hold firm
Traore gets a long throw into the Kiel area, but it is quickly pounced on by the defence and Erras clears emphatically.
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
72'
Huge chance for Harres!
The Kiel striker is played through on goal and find himself one on one. However, his nerves show as he drags his right-footed shot wide, leaving Müller nothing to do.
70'
From distance
With Kiel defending resolutely, Scienza opts to fire from distance - but even then his effort is blocked.
66'
Weiner to the rescue!
Scienza chips a free kick from 25 metres out into the box. In the ensuing confusion, the ball is played towards the Kiel goal and Weiner has to stretch to keep it out.
65'
Pressure Handling
Pressure Handling
This Match Fact examines how successfully players perform under pressure. The percentage of "solved situations" indicates how often a player has freed himself from opponent pressure by dribbling, passing, scoring a goal or drawing a foul.
73%
%
Tymoteusz Puchacz
13 times under pressure
63'
Heidenheim pushing back
The visitors have managed to get their foot on the ball for a spell, but they are struggling to find holes in the Kiel defence.
58'
Kiel pile on the pressure
Still pushing to make it 2-0 , the Storks test Müller once more, but aa they look to follow up, Porath lets the visitors ofo the hook by committing an attacking foul.
56'
Within a whisker!
Müller keeps Heidenheim in the game! After Skrzybski's shot from 25 metres, Müller parries the ball but it falls for Harres. He shoots from a few metres out, but Müller is back on his feet quickly and prevents a goal with his left calf - and a bit of luck.
52'
Neck and neck
Goal attempts
5off target
4on target
4off target
4on target
50'
Kiel have a crack
The hosts work their way into the Heidenheim area, with Harres getting a good header on Porath's cross - but not good enough to trouble Müller.
47'
Double change for the hosts
Marcel Rapp makes two half-time changes, bringing on Finn Porath for Armin Gigović and Lasse Rosenboom for TImo Becker, who had picked up a knock. For the visitors, defender Siersleben makes way for midfielder Honsak in an attacking move from Frank Schmidt.
46'
We're back!
The second half is under way, with Kiel looking to keep a lid on Heidenheim and clinch a first-ever Bundesliga victory.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Holstein Kiel 1-0 Heidenheim
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45'
+ 4
Substitution
45'
+ 4
Substitution
45'
+ 4
Substitution
45'
+ 4
Big penalty shout
Führenberg goes down in a challenge with Becker on the edge of the area, and although the referee points to the spot, a VAR review sees the spot-kick rescinded.
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Two minutes
There will be an extra 120 seconds at the end of the first half.
45'
+ 2
SituationPenalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
41'
Another penalty claim
Wanner appeals for a penalty after going down in a challenge with Puchacz, claiming he was kicked before the defender got the ball, but no spot-kick is awarded.
36'
It's hotting up!
Gigović sees yellow for remonstrating after an encounter with Dorsch.
34'
Kiel push for another
Harres threatens once again, but his low cross into the area finds no takers.
32'
Penalty claims
The visitors call for a penalty after the ball makes contact with Geschwill's arm in the area, but the referee is not interested.
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.
A huge first for Erras!
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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.
26'
Back and forth
Looking to hit right back, Kiel pick out Harres with a long pass and he fires from 20 metres out. Müller parries as this match really starts to spring to life!
24'
So close!
Heidenheim hit on the break, Dorsch playing Scienza into area to cross for Wanner, but the Bayern loanee sees his close-range effort blocked as a trio of Kiel defenders throw themselves at it.
22'
Kiel bring the pressure
The Storks are sticking to their guns, Harres beating Gimber for pace before sending in a low cross that Siersleben does well to clear.
19'
Corner for Kiel
Skrzybski sends it in high and Scienza clears but Kiel retain possession. Skrzybski shoots from 25 metres but Müller clears the rebound for another corner.
17'
Heidenheim on the rise
Wanner and Dorsch combine but the chip pass to Pieringer is intercepted by the attentive Kiel defence. The guests are becoming more courageous.
Even-stevens in the early stages
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13'
The Storks hit on the counter
Skrzybski intercepts a loose Heidenheim pass and launches a counter, but his ball for Becker lacks quality.
12'
Long throw
Ivezić gets contact on a long throw into the area from Geschwill, but his glancing header fizzes wide at the near post.
8'
First attack brings half-chance
A deep cross to the far post is not much trouble for Weiner to clear.
6'
Feeling-out period
The bulk of the action is taking place in the middle of the park as the sides find their range before tkaing any big risks.
4'
Free-kick for Heidenheim
Yong superstar Paul Wanner snaps up the ball and is fouled on the centre line.
3'
Kiel running things early
The hosts are on top early, passing the ball well and looking to pick out gaps.
1'
We're under way!
Hopes of a first-ever Bundesliga win are high in the Holstein-Stadion as the hosts, clad in blue and white, kick off against Heidenheim in their all-white away kit.
Kick-off!
More on those teams
Kiel boss Marcel Rapp has made three changes following the mid-week 3-0 DFB Cup defeat to Köln, bringing in Remberg, Knudsen and Puchacz in place of Schulz, Porath and Machino. Heidenheim's Frank Schmidt, meanwhile, has overhauled the side with eight changes in the wake of the 2-1 Cup loss to Hertha Berlin. Siersleben notably gets a first start since early March.
Kiel starting XI
Weiner - Ivezić, Erras, Geschwill - Becker (c), Remberg, Knudsen, Gigović, Puchacz - Skrzybski, Harres
Kiel subs
Dähne, Engelhardt, Javorček, Komenda, Rosenboom, Schulz, Porath, Machino, Pichler
Heidenheim starting XI
Müller - Gimber, Mainka (c), Siersleben - Traoré, Dorsch, Schöppner, Föhrenbach - Wanner, Scienza - Pieringer
Heidenheim subs
Eicher, Theuerkauf, Kerber, Beck, Honsak, Conteh, Schimmer, Breunig, Kaufmann
Marcel Rapp on some much-needed luck
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Frank Schmidt's view on Holstein Kiel
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