Dramatic Stoppage-Time Goal by Leo Scienza Secures Heidenheim's Bundesliga Survival
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In a thrilling relegation playoff match, Heidenheim secured their Bundesliga status for another season thanks to a last-gasp goal by Leo Scienza in stoppage time. The match against Elversberg ended 2-1 in favor of Heidenheim, clinching a 4-3 aggregate victory. Despite a valiant effort from Elversberg, who were chasing their first-ever top-flight appearance, they fell short, ending their Bundesliga dream.
Key Points
Heidenheim secured their Bundesliga status with a 2-1 win over Elversberg in the second leg of the relegation playoff.
Leo Scienza scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, resulting in a 4-3 aggregate victory for Heidenheim.
Mathias Honsak scored Heidenheim's first goal, while Robin Fellhauer equalized for Elversberg.
Elversberg's potential winning goal by Fisnik Asllani was disallowed due to offside after a VAR review.
Heidenheim will play in their second Bundesliga season, while Elversberg's dream of reaching the top flight ended.
