Heidenheim's Late Victory in Copenhagen Boosts European Hopes

The Bundesliga strugglers secure a 2-1 win in the Conference League playoffs, aiming for both survival and European advancement.

1. FC Heidenheim defeated FC Copenhagen 2-1 in the first leg of the Conference League playoff, overturning a halftime deficit with goals from Thomas Keller and Tim Siersleben.
The victory provides a morale boost for Heidenheim, who are currently 16th in the Bundesliga and battling relegation.
Coach Frank Schmidt praised his team's passion and resilience, calling the win a 'small step in the right direction' for their season.
Heidenheim's improved second-half performance highlighted contributions from less frequently used players, including goalkeeper Frank Feller's key saves.
The team hopes to carry this momentum into their Bundesliga match against Mainz on Sunday and the playoff's second leg next week.