Wanitzek, Civeja guide Karlsruher SC to home win over Heidenheim

KARLSRUHE, Germany (Interstat) — Marvin Wanitzek had one goal and one assist, and Tim Civeja also scored as Karlsruher SC beat Heidenheim 2-1 on Saturday at Platz 2 Wildparkstadion. Civeja opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Wanitzek doubled the lead in the 80th. Alessandro Vogt pulled one back for Heidenheim in the 88th, with Leart Paqarada assisting after playing 11 minutes. Karlsruher SC improved to 2-2 in the competition and 3-3 across all competitions. Heidenheim fell to 0-2-2 in the competition and 1-3-2 overall. Karlsruher SC’s Vaananen, Eichinger and Senft received yellow cards, as did Heidenheim’s Busch and Kaufmann. The match included five yellow cards. Heidenheim made substitutions at halftime and later, while Karlsruher SC used substitutions in the second half. Wanitzek was Karlsruher SC’s top star after contributing to both goals. The home victory came after Karlsruher SC’s recent 0-2 loss at B. Monchengladbach.