On 27 January, one of the matches of the 19th round of the German football championship took place. Hoffenheim (Germany) and Heidenheim (Germany) met.
German Championship, 19th round
Hoffenheim (Germany) - Heidenheim (Germany) - 1: 1 (1:1)
Goals: Kramaric (45+7) - E. Dinkci (29). Dinkci (29)
Warnings: Anton Stah (59), Kevin Akpoguma (72), J. Brooks (89), F. Grillitsch (90+4).
In a thrilling 1899 Bundesliga match, Hoffenheim and FC Heidenheim battled it out at the legendary PreZero Arena. The match ended with both teams sharing the trophies, as the score at half-time and regular time was locked at 1-1. This tense encounter kept football fans in suspense from start to finish. In the first half, Heidenheim were the first to score an impressive goal in the 29th minute. The hero of the game was E. Dinci, who hit the visitors' goal with great skill and grace. This goal was an alarming signal for Hoffenheim 1899, who responded just before the break. In the 45th minute, the hosts equalised from the penalty spot. A. Kramaric showed nerves of steel as he confidently converted the penalty, much to the delight of the passionate Hoffenheim fans in the stands. The second half witnessed several exciting moments, including substitutions that were to give both sides a new impetus. The first substitution was made by FC Heidenheim: in the 46th minute, B. Gimber replaced T. Ziersleben. Hoffenheim followed suit, introducing P. Kaderabek and A. Stach in the 63rd minute in place of R. Skov and U. Tohumka respectively. Yellow cards were shown during the match, with A. Stach receiving a caution in the 59th minute for Hoffenheim 1899.
K. Akpoguma was also suspended by the referee in the 72nd minute, indicating the intensity of the game. Both teams continued their search for the winning goal, making further substitutions to freshen up their attacking options. FC Heidenheim introduced A. Beck and M. Piringer for the last 20 minutes, while E. Dinci replaced K. Sessa in the 71st minute. 1899 Hoffenheim responded by replacing M. Bayer with I. Beba in the 74th minute. In the 86th minute, the hosts made two substitutions: A. Kramaric and V. Weghorst replaced T. Kramaric. Weghorst replaced T. Bischof and M. Boulter respectively. FC Heidenheim also made a late substitution: J. Beste replaced M. Boulter respectively. Beste replaced M. Busch in the 87th minute. As time ticked on, tensions rose and yellow cards were shown in the final minutes. J. A. Brooks was cautioned for Hoffenheim 1899 in the 89th minute and F. Grillitsch was cautioned in the 90th minute. The last change in the match was made by FC Heidenheim: J. Schoppner replaced N. Theuerkauf in the 90th minute. Despite the fact that both teams were keen to win, it did not happen and the match ended in a hard fought 1-1 draw. This Bundesliga clash showed the resilience and determination of the 1899 Hoffenheim and Heidenheim teams. The PreZero Arena witnessed a thrilling encounter that left fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the football journeys of these teams.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Wolfsburg vs Hoffenheim, Heidenheim vs Borussia D.
| Hoffenheim | Heidenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 21 | Shots | 14 |
| 9 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 14 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 7 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 11 | Offences | 12 |
| 8 | Corners | 5 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 67% | Ball possession | 33% |
| 4 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 635 | Total assists | 307 |
| 527 | Accurate assists | 209 |
| 83% | Accuracy of passes | 68% |