Stuttgart Draws 3-3 Against Heidenheim

Stuttgart faced Heidenheim in an exciting match on Sunday, ending in a thrilling 3-3 draw during the 23rd round of the German Championship. The game featured VAR interventions, comebacks, and penalties, enabling Stuttgart to remain within the top four, despite missing the opportunity to increase their lead over the fifth-placed squad.

Current Standings

Following the match, Stuttgart secured 43 points, sitting in fourth place in the Bundesliga and holding a two-point lead over RB Leipzig, which has 41 points. In contrast, Heidenheim is at the bottom of the standings with just 14 points.

Match Summary: Heidenheim 3 – 3 Stuttgart

• Competition: German Championship – 23rd round
• Venue: Voith Arena, Heidenheim (GER)
• Date: February 22, 2026 (Sunday)
• Time: 3:30 PM (Brasília time)

Match Highlights

The scoring began early in the match. Within the first five minutes, Chris Führich capitalized on a defensive error, intercepted the ball mid-field, and advanced to score for Stuttgart. However, Heidenheim equalized in the 20th minute with a goal from Eren Dinkçi, who found the target with a precise shot.

The home team then took the lead at the 34-minute mark, thanks to Arijon Ibrahimovic, who converted a penalty awarded following a VAR review that identified a foul previously missed by the on-field referee. This decision also led to the annulment of a Stuttgart goal that had occurred earlier in the play.

Stuttgart seemed poised to score again in the second half when Ermedin Demirovic found the net in the 28th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Heidenheim then capitalized on a quick counterattack in the 37th minute when Sirlord Conteh netted a goal off a rebound, once again giving them the lead.

In a dramatic finish, Deniz Undav brought Stuttgart level in the 88th minute, striking the ball powerfully from the edge of the area after receiving a pass from Nikolas Nartey.

Upcoming Matches

Heidenheim vs. Werder Bremen

• Competition: German Championship – Round 24
• Date: February 28, 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 11:30 AM (Brasília time)
• Venue: Weserstadion

Stuttgart vs. Celtic

• Competition: Europa League – Knockout Playoffs (second leg)
• Date: February 26, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 2:45 PM (Brasília time)
• Venue: MHP Arena

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