RB Leipzig beat 1. FC Heidenheim 2-1 on Saturday, 02 December 2023 in Bundesliga. The match was refereed by Christian Dingert. It was played at Leipzig Stadium.
First half: RB Leipzig took the lead at 29' when L. Openda scored (Penalty), making the score 1-0. RB Leipzig extended the lead at 44' when Y. Poulsen scored, with the assist credited to D. Raum, making the score 2-0. 1. FC Heidenheim reduced the deficit at 45+2' when B. Gimber scored, with the assist credited to L. Maloney, making the score 2-1.
Second half: No goals were scored in the second half. M. Pieringer received a yellow card for 1. FC Heidenheim at 59'. M. Simakan received a yellow card for RB Leipzig at 60'. 1. FC Heidenheim made their 1st substitution at 68', with L. Maloney replacing A. Beck. 1. FC Heidenheim made their 2nd substitution at 68', with N. Theuerkauf replacing K. Sessa. 1. FC Heidenheim made their 3rd substitution at 74', with M. Pieringer replacing N. Dovedan. RB Leipzig made their 1st substitution at 77', with Y. Poulsen replacing B. Šeško. RB Leipzig made their 2nd substitution at 78', with X. Simons replacing E. Forsberg. B. Gimber received a yellow card for 1. FC Heidenheim at 86'. 1. FC Heidenheim made their 4th substitution at 86', with J. Beste replacing S. Schimmer. 1. FC Heidenheim made their 5th substitution at 86', with J. Schöppner replacing D. Thomalla. C. Baumgartner received a yellow card for RB Leipzig at 88'. RB Leipzig made their 3rd substitution at 89', with C. Baumgartner replacing C. Lukeba. RB Leipzig made their 4th substitution at 90+2', with D. Raum replacing C. Lenz.
RB Leipzig used 4 substitutions while 1. FC Heidenheim used 5 substitutions. RB Leipzig got 2 yellow cards, while 1. FC Heidenheim got 2 yellow cards.
How the match was won
- RB Leipzig outshot their opponent (23-7).
- RB Leipzig controlled possession (71%).
- RB Leipzig had the sharper finishing (8-1 shots on target).
