SSV Jeddeloh II pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in DFB-Pokal history, defeating Bundesliga-relegated 1. FC Heidenheim 5-2 in the first round of the competition according to reports from sportschau.de. The Regionalliga side capitalized on early defensive frailties from the Swabian club, compounding a disastrous start to the season for the 2. Bundesliga team that has now conceded 12 goals across their first three competitive fixtures.
A Chaotic First Half at the Marschweg-Stadion
Playing in front of home supporters at the Oldenburg Marschweg-Stadion where the lower-league club relocated for the fixture, Jeddeloh immediately put the visitors under pressure. Tom-Julian Kanowski rattled the right post in the 8th minute, signaling early defensive disorganization in the Heidenheim backline, as reported by sportschau.de.
The breakthrough arrived in the 12th minute when Marvin Pieringer surged down the left flank and squared a ball across the box for Yannick Wagner, who slotted home from seven meters out. Heidenheim responded instantly as Kamer Krasniqi leveled the score with a precise 15-meter shot just one minute later. However, Jeddeloh regained control before the interval. Krasniqi forced Jan Schöppner into an own goal in the 27th minute, and Haris Hyseni extended the lead to 3-1 two minutes later with a powerful strike into the top left corner, according to sportschau.de match accounts.
Missed Penalties and Second-Half Collapse
Heidenheim manager Frank Schmidt—who watched from the stands due to a touchline suspension carried over from the previous year’s tournament—instituted a triple substitution at halftime, introducing Mathias Honsak, Budu Zivzivadze, and Paul Hennrich. The visitors appeared to seize momentum when Zivzivadze drew a foul inside the area and stepped up to take the 57th-minute penalty, but Jeddeloh goalkeeper Moritz Onken guessed correctly to parry the unconvincing spot-kick.
Despite controlling up to 72 percent of possession at times, Heidenheim struggled to break down a resilient defensive block, according to sportschau.de. Jeddeloh punished them repeatedly on the counterattack. In the 70th minute, Tim Janßen was brought down in the box, allowing Hyseni to convert the resulting penalty for a 4-1 advantage.
Historical Context and Next Steps
The result marks a remarkable milestone for Jeddeloh coach Kristian Arambasic, whose previous four appearances in the opening round of the DFB-Pokal yielded four defeats and a combined goal difference of 1-27, as documented by sportschau.de. Facing his managerial idol Schmidt from afar, Arambasic’s tactical approach completely disrupted the higher-tier side.
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