Mainz 05 won an important match against FC Heidenheim. DFB professional Nadiem Amiri was the match winner. Silvan Widmer put the home team in the lead after half an hour, Nadiem Amiri extended the lead after the break. Stefan Schimmer reduced the score for Heidenheim, but the visitors were unable to equalize. Mainz 05 thus left the last place in the table for the first time since the eleventh matchday and now occupies the relegation spot. Heidenheim is the new bottom team, with twelve points, just like Mainz and St. Pauli. However, Hamburg has played two games less than both competitors. The game was very exciting and both teams had their chances. Nikolas Veratschnig shot dangerously at the goal for the first time, but later had to leave the field with a muscle injury. Kaufmann shot past the Mainz goal. As the half progressed, both teams neutralized each other and the few shots on goal were harmless. Marvin Pieringer and Gimber failed to beat Daniel Batz in the Mainz goal. Then, out of nowhere, the home team scored. Ramaj played a pass after a return directly into the foot of Jae-Sung Lee, who immediately crossed to the free Widmer in the penalty area. Ramaj was powerless against the direct shot of the Swiss player. Philip Tietz missed the possible 2-0 lead. Mainz 05 now has a good chance to stay in the league. However, the team must continue to work hard to maintain their class.