For the majority of the match, Heidenheim led Bayern Munich and looked like it might escape the Allianz Arena with three points.
However, an unfortunate rebound from a Michael Olise blast hit the post and caromed off goalkeeper Diant Ramaj, who was sprawled out on the ground, and into the net to clinch a 3-3 draw for the Bavarians…and put Heidenheim a step closer to relegation.
Afterward, Heidenheim head coach Frank Schmidt tried to find the silver lining in the disappointing sequence.
“You can feel
incredibly frustrated after the final whistle, but that doesn’t help. I’m incredibly proud of how we played today. We were unlucky, the ball hit the post, bounced off the keeper’s back and went in – otherwise they wouldn’t have scored. We shouldn’t dwell on it, the point is worth something. I believe we can win the last two matches if we approach them like this,” said Schmidt.
It is a shame for Schmidt, who has done a good job in working with a squad that is not overloaded with top-end talent or depth. There is still time for Heidenheim to pull its way out of the Bundesliga basement, but the clock is ticking.
If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…
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