1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and FC Köln shared the points in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Voith-Arena, a result that highlighted both teams' fighting spirit. The match was end-to-end, with the lead changing hands before ultimately ending level. Köln took an early advantage, but Heidenheim fought back to lead 2-1 by halftime with two quick goals. The visitors showed great character in the second half, dominating possession and eventually finding a deserved equalizer midway through the period. Both teams had chances to win it late on, but the goalkeepers ensured the points were shared. The draw was a decent result for both sides in their respective battles in the mid-table and relegation zones. Heidenheim's coach said it was "a fair result in a very intense game," an assessment echoed by his Köln counterpart.