Heidenheim retained their spot in the Bundesliga for next season after a last-gasp 2-1 win at second-tier Elversberg in Monday's play-off second leg. Léo Scienza struck the winner with a fine finish five minutes into stoppage time to deny a footballing fairytale for tiny Elversberg.

Léo Scienza scored a 95th-minute winner to preserve Heidenheim's top-flight status and leave Elversberg in the second tier in a dramatic play-off second leg.

Bundesliga side Heidenheim retained their spot in the top flight as Leo Scienza struck deep into stoppage time to seal a dramatic 2-1 win at Elversberg in the second leg of the relegation playoff on Monday.