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Heidenheim Secures Bundesliga Spot with Last-Minute Drama

Leonardo Scienza's stoppage-time goal seals a 2:1 victory over Elversberg in the Relegation decider.

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Overview

  • 1. FC Heidenheim defeated SV Elversberg 2:1 in the second leg of the Bundesliga Relegation match to retain their spot in the league.
  • Leonardo Scienza scored the decisive goal in the 5th minute of stoppage time, breaking the 1:1 deadlock.
  • Elversberg, despite dominating possession and creating chances, fell short of their first-ever Bundesliga promotion.
  • The match was marked by key injuries, with Semih Sahin and Marvin Pieringer forced off early for Elversberg and Heidenheim respectively.
  • The two-legged tie ended with Heidenheim's aggregate victory following a 2:2 draw in the first leg.