Heidenheim (dpa/lsw) - The belief in one's own strength is crucial for coach Frank Schmidt from the second division soccer team 1. FC Heidenheim in order to put the big favorite 1. FC Union Berlin under pressure in the second round of the DFB Cup. "Otherwise we have no chance," said the coach one day before the game on Wednesday evening (8:45 p.m. / Sky) in the capital. "We can't let ourselves be cracked and we want to keep the game open for a long time."
The Bundesliga leaders "is very effective, has strengths in the air and is aggressive in defence," Schmidt listed the qualities of the Köpenickers. But he and his team are looking forward to the game. "Everyone wants to be in this game," said Schmidt.
However, he has not yet decided which staff he will use to tackle the difficult task. There could even be a change in the goalkeeper position. Already in the first round in the 2-0 win at the lower class FV Illertissen, Vitus Eicher was the nominal number two between the posts.
