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1. Heidenheim

Jan Schöppner is available after suspension, so boss Frank Schmidt is likely to give him the nod in midfield, as Julian Niehues is struggling with a muscle injury.
Maximilian Breunig has an ankle problem and is ruled out.
Holstein

New signing John Tolkin is nearing a return from a thigh injury, and Carl Johansson has a knee injury. Phil Harres has been feeling unwell.
Colin Kleine-Bekel is on his way back from an ACL injury, while Patrick Erras has a concussion which has been bothering him for weeks.
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90+5'

That's all for today as the game is over.
90+3'

GOAL! Budu Zivzivadze finds himself with the ball at his feet in space after a lightning counter attack. He looks and up slides the ball to Sirlord Conteh (Heidenheim), who coolly slots the ball past the keeper from close in. It’s 3:1.
90+3'

A lofted pass evades the keeper and lands right on the head of Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) in the centre of the box, but his header sails narrowly wide of the right post when an empty net was beckoning.
90

5 additional min. will be played.
90'

John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel) sends over a cross, but he can't find any teammate inside the box. Poor delivery. The ball goes out of play and Heidenheim will have a goal kick.
89'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Marnon Busch departs the field of play to be replaced by Luca Kerber (Heidenheim).
89'

Frank Schmidt has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Sirlord Conteh (Heidenheim) replacing Adrian Beck.
87'

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) pounces on a rebound inside the box from a Finn Porath shot and sends the ball into the back of the net. The score is 2:1.
85'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) was quite harsh and Harm Osmers didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
84'

A free kick into the box, taken by John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel), is comfortably cleared by the opposition's defence.
84'

A clumsy foul by Benedikt Gimber (Heidenheim) and Harm Osmers blows his whistle. It's a free kick to Holstein Kiel, but it's in no position for a direct shot on goal.
82'

Kevin Muller leaps to intercept the corner kick from Lewis Holtby (Holstein Kiel).
81'

Substitution. Steven Skrzybski did his best and is replaced by John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel).
81'

A short pass finds Leo Scienza (Heidenheim). He spots the keeper off his line and shoots from mid-range, but the ball sails high over the bar.
80'

Frank Schmidt prepares a substitution. Niklas Dorsch is replaced by Thomas Keller (Heidenheim).
78'

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) gives the referee no choice but to show him a yellow card.
75'

Substitution. Marvin Pieringer leaves the pitch and is replaced by Leo Scienza (Heidenheim).
74'

Marnon Busch (Heidenheim) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
72'

Phil Harres (Holstein Kiel) collects a pass inside the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender.
72'

Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) races towards goal but the defender gets back well to make a challenge.
70'

Lewis Holtby (Holstein Kiel) puts a cross into the box from the free kick but it's cleared. Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) gets to the rebound on the edge of the penalty area and fires a shot towards the roof of the net, but Kevin Muller gets a hand to it and keeps it out.
69'

Budu Zivzivadze (Heidenheim) commits a rough challenge and Harm Osmers blows his whistle for a foul. Holstein Kiel are awarded the free kick.
65'

The free kick into the penalty area from Marnon Busch (Heidenheim) is cleared.
62'

A rebound falls to Adrian Beck (Heidenheim) in space inside the box. He looks up and fires in a powerful shot at goal that flies just over the bar.
62'

Niklas Dorsch (Heidenheim) whips in a cross from the corner, but Timon Weiner is well positioned and punches the ball away.
61'

This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Frans Kratzig (Heidenheim).
58'

Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) fires the ball from the free kick and it smashes against the crossbar!
57'

Adrian Beck (Heidenheim) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Harm Osmers stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning. Another situation results in a direct free kick for Holstein Kiel.
57'

Omar Haktab Traore (Heidenheim) receives a yellow card from the referee as expected. Omar Haktab Traore (Heidenheim) will miss the next game.
56'

Marcel Rapp decides to make a substitution. Shuto Machino will be replaced by Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel).
56'

A substitution has been made. Magnus Knudsen goes off and Lewis Holtby (Holstein Kiel) comes on.
54'

Marco Komenda (Holstein Kiel) violates the laws of the game and is shown a deserved yellow card by the referee.
53'

Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim) finds himself behind the opposition's defence, but the game is stopped for offside.
49'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Holstein Kiel comes to nothing.
49'

Alexander Bernhardsson (Holstein Kiel) creates himself some space and attempts to put the ball into the box. However, the defender gets an important foot in to clear. Holstein Kiel force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
47'

Goal! Budu Zivzivadze (Heidenheim) pounced on a loose ball inside the penalty area and beats the goalkeeper with a shot into the bottom right corner. He makes it 2:0.
47'

Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim) clutches his head in despair after he blew a huge opportunity! He received the ball from the free kick, took a good first touch and unleashed a projectile from close range to the right side of the goal, but Timon Weiner makes a nice save.
46'

Nicolai Remberg (Holstein Kiel) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. It's a free kick to Heidenheim, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
46'

Half-time substitution. Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) will not participate anymore and Phil Harres is coming on.
46'

The game is over for Lasse Rosenboom (Holstein Kiel). Alexander Bernhardsson comes on for the second half.
46'

The second half has just started.
45+3'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+2'

Heidenheim failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
45+2'

Jan Schoppner (Heidenheim) reacts well to latch onto a rebound inside the box, but his shot is well blocked. Heidenheim force a corner. They send men into the box.
45+1'

Marco Komenda (Holstein Kiel) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Harm Osmers blows his whistle for an infringement. Heidenheim win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.
45

The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
44'

Adrian Beck (Heidenheim) runs onto the ball and hits a thunderbolt of a shot at goal from the edge of the box, but sends it narrowly wide of the right post.
41'

Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) latches on to a lofted pass from the resulting set piece and pulls the trigger from around the penalty spot. His effort towards the bottom right corner is saved by the excellent Kevin Muller.
38'

Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
38'

A player from Heidenheim commits a rough challenge. Harm Osmers blows for a foul and keeps the game under control. Holstein Kiel will take a free kick.
37'

The cross into the penalty area from Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) needed to be more accurate in order to create a goal-scoring opportunity for his team. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Heidenheim.
33'

The ball hits the back of the net! Frans Kratzig showcases his brilliant technique and produces a beautiful lofted cross into the box, where Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim) manages to convert it into a sweet goal. He heads it inside the right post and gets on the scoresheet – 1:0.
33'

It's a weak and poor shot by Marnon Busch (Heidenheim) as he flashes a first-time shot from the edge of the box. The ball flies well wide of the right post.
30'

Holstein Kiel have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
27'

Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim) expertly controls the pass inside the penalty area and shoots, but it's inadvertently blocked a defender.
26'

1:4 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. The up-to-date shots on target statistics – 1:0.
20'

Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) latches onto a loose ball inside the box but slams it just wide of the right post.
20'

Adrian Beck (Heidenheim) receives a low pass just outside the box and unleashes a fine strike towards the roof of the net. Timon Weiner pulls off a reflexive save to block his effort. Nice goalkeeping skill, indeed.
17'

Steven Skrzybski (Holstein Kiel) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Harm Osmers no option but to blow his whistle.
15'

The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Holstein Kiel was in an offside position.
10'

A defender unwittingly blocks the ball on the line after a snap shot from Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) inside the box following a slide rule pass.
8'

Frans Kratzig (Heidenheim) whips in the resulting set piece but it's cleared.
8'

Harm Osmers blows his whistle after Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball. Heidenheim have a free kick.
6'

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) sends over a poor, overhit cross from the corner kick and the ball goes out of play. The ball goes out of play and Heidenheim will have a goal kick.
6'

Timo Becker (Holstein Kiel) gets on the end of a good pass and from mid-range he unleashes a decent strike, but the shot is blocked by the defender. The ball is out of play and Holstein Kiel manage to earn a corner.
5'

Benedikt Gimber (Heidenheim) tackles a bit over-zealously and Harm Osmers blows for a foul.
3'

Omar Haktab Traore (Heidenheim) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Timon Weiner intercepts the ball.
3'

Omar Haktab Traore (Heidenheim) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
2'

Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
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Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

The players are on the pitch and Holstein Kiel will have the kick-off.

Harm Osmers was nominated as the referee for this game.

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