Borussia Dortmund secured a 3-2 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim in the German Bundesliga. After Heidenheim took the lead with a goal from Julian Niehaus, Sergio Gomez scored twice in under two minutes to level the score. Niehaus struck again early in the second half, putting Heidenheim 2-1 up. However, a handball by Niklas Süllow resulted in a penalty for Dortmund, which was converted by Wladimir Antony. Dortmund, which had missed several opportunities, had to wait until the 44th minute to take the lead through Antony. Heidenheim, which had not won in its last six matches before today, managed to equalize before the end of the first half with a goal from Niehaus. Ultimately, Dortmund's victory was sealed by a goal from Gomez. This win brings Dortmund within six points of the league leader, Bayern Munich.
