News
Union Berlin

Wooyeong Jeong will miss the rest of the season after suffering a foot injury, while defender Diogo Leite is also ruled out with a facial injury.
Josip Juranovic is strugging with a knock, with Tom Rothe able to slot in either side. Robert Skov is also battling a calf problem, while Jerome Roussillon is not fully fit either.
Aljoscha Kemlein has undergone surgery on his foot and is ruled out.
1. Heidenheim

Goalkeeper Kevin Müller was carried off on a stretcher last Friday after a nasty collision and concussion and is ruled out.
Ex-Bayern midfielder Niklas Dorsch is available after suspension and will likely come back into midfield.
Sirlord Conteh and Leo Scienza are both struggling with injuries to make this vital game.
Facts

1

Union Berlin have drawn their last 4 matches (Bundesliga).
2

FC Heidenheim are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Union Berlin in all competitions.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+4'

Nothing more will happen in this game as the referee blows for full time.
90+2'

Heidenheim take a short corner kick.
90

We will have 3 min. of added time.
89'

Frank Schmidt has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Julian Niehues (Heidenheim) replacing Jan Schoppner.
89'

David Preu (Union Berlin) has to stretch for the ball in the box and sends it just over the bar.
87'

Marin Ljubicic (Union Berlin) does his best to latch onto a cross into the box, but he can't get to the ball.
83'

That's the end of the game for Marvin Pieringer, who is replaced by Budu Zivzivadze (Heidenheim).
83'

Today's match ends for Omar Haktab Traore who will be replaced by Luca Kerber (Heidenheim).
80'

Frank Schmidt decides to make a substitution. Adrian Beck will be replaced by Mathias Honsak (Heidenheim).
80'

A substitution has been made. Niklas Dorsch goes off and Marnon Busch (Heidenheim) comes on.
79'

A defence-splitting pass is taken in his stride by Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim) in the box. Without even looking up he drills a shot towards the bottom left corner, but Frederik Ronnow pulls off a brilliant save.
76'

Omar Haktab Traore (Heidenheim) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Florian Badstubner no option but to blow his whistle.
76'

Union Berlin hold the ball and display nice passing from player to player.
73'

Adrian Beck (Heidenheim) receives a well-taken defence-splitting pass inside the box and scores! He buries the ball into the bottom left corner.
71'

We are about to witness a subsitution. Andras Schafer (Union Berlin) for Laszlo Benes.
71'

A quickly taken corner by Heidenheim.
71'

Wow, what an escape. Frans Kratzig (Heidenheim) has an effort from inside the box but it's brilliantly blocked.
70'

Benedict Hollerbach (Union Berlin) makes a strong challenge and Florian Badstubner blows for a foul.
69'

David Preu (Union Berlin) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
69'

1:2 - the latest stats for both teams in respect of shots on target.
66'

Benedict Hollerbach (Union Berlin) finds himself in space on the edge of the box and tries to catch the keeper out, but the shot lacks accuracy and curls well wide of the right post.
63'

It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Kevin Vogt as he is replaced by Tim Skarke (Union Berlin).
63'

Steffen Baumgart prepares a substitution. Christopher Trimmel is replaced by David Preu (Union Berlin).
63'

Substitution. Josip Juranovic (Union Berlin) on for Tom Rothe.
60'

Janik Haberer (Union Berlin) receives a yellow card from the referee for a foul that he committed a little earlier.
60'

The referee looks satisfied after his VAR review and duly disallows the goal for offside. The Union Berlin players look gutted.
59'

Wait! Referee Florian Badstubner has indicated he is going to review the Union Berlin goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was an offside in the build-up.
58'

Goal! Janik Haberer (Union Berlin) picks up the ball from a rebound and from the edge of the box he unleashes a shot inside the left post. It's 1:2.
56'

Jan Schoppner (Heidenheim) finishes his beautiful individual effort with a superb strike from inside the box. Frederik Ronnow is just a bystander as the ball flies low into the middle of the goal. The score is 0:2.
56'

Marin Ljubicic (Union Berlin) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!
54'

Niklas Dorsch (Heidenheim) fails to find a teammate across the pitch with a long ball.
52'

Marin Ljubicic (Union Berlin) jumps into a tackle and Florian Badstubner signals a foul. Heidenheim get a free kick.
50'

Adrian Beck (Heidenheim) goes for goal but he directs his effort just wide of the left post.
49'

Laszlo Benes (Union Berlin) picks up the rebound from his own attempted pass and decides to shoot from mid-range. He shouldn't have bothered as the ball flies miles over the bar.
48'

Kevin Vogt (Union Berlin) holds his opponent to prevent him from getting the ball and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
46'

Substitution. Andrej Ilic walks off the pitch and Marin Ljubicic (Union Berlin) comes on as a substitute.
46'

The second half gets underway.
45+2'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+1'

Florian Badstubner blows his whistle after Niklas Dorsch (Heidenheim) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
45

The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.
45'

Frank Feller (Heidenheim) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
44'

Rani Khedira (Union Berlin) commits a foul after bringing down his opponent with a slide tackle.
42'

Andrej Ilic (Union Berlin) latches on to a cross to head the ball wide of the net. A poor header.
41'

Dangerous play by Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim). Florian Badstubner blows his whistle for a foul.
34'

Ball possession – 44:56.
30'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Christopher Trimmel (Union Berlin).
29'

Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim) finds himself behind the opposition's defence, but the game is stopped for offside.
25'

Leopold Querfeld (Union Berlin) takes his opponent down and receives a yellow card from the referee.
24'

Union Berlin are seeing far more of the ball now.
21'

Union Berlin failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
20'

Christopher Trimmel (Union Berlin) shoots from the edge of the penalty area. The ball travels towards the top right corner, but Frank Feller easily deals with the threat. Union Berlin have been awarded a corner kick.
19'

Omar Haktab Traore (Heidenheim) tries to find Marvin Pieringer, but he puts too much power on the pass.
18'

Rani Khedira (Union Berlin) tackles a bit over-zealously and Florian Badstubner blows for a foul.
18'

Frederik Ronnow displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.
16'

Laszlo Benes (Union Berlin) produces an effort from the edge of the box, but doesn't hit the ball properly and sends it yards over the bar.
16'

Marvin Pieringer (Heidenheim) sends a lofted cross into the box which is headed clear.
13'

Florian Badstubner sticks with his original decision after the VAR review. No infringement and the goal stands!
13'

The Heidenheim players halt their celebrations as referee Florian Badstubner makes the VAR signal to review the goal, most likely to ascertain if there was an offside in the build-up play.
12'

Adrian Beck (Heidenheim) has acres of space after latching on to a precise pass into the box. He doesn't hesitate to release a low effort which ends up in the middle of the net.
10'

Heidenheim string together a series of short passes.
1'

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.

The players are out at last! Heidenheim will take the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Florian Badstubner.

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