Openda and Poulsen score as Leipzig beat Heidenheim to fourth place

Leipzig took the lead from the penalty spot, Openda winning and converting for his 10th goal in 13 league matches this season. Poulsen doubled up for the hosts shortly before half-time taking advantage after wing-back David Raum beat two defenders. "In the first half we were like a rabbit in front of a snake," admitted Heidenheim manager Frank Schmidt. His side hit back immediately after, Benedikt Gimber tapping in through a crowded penalty area after a corner.

The goal would have raised some bad memories for the home side, who gave away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at European champions Manchester City in midweek. But Marco Rose's side dug deep against the energetic promoted side, chalking up a fifth win of the season at home. "We had so many chances to score, we should have killed the game earlier today," said Poulsen.