Match in Jenbach called off by Heidenheim.
1. FC Heidenheim Cancels Friendly Match Against RC Strasbourg Due to Flooding
In a surprising turn of events, the Bundesliga club 1. FC Heidenheim has cancelled a pre-season friendly match against RC Strasbourg, scheduled to take place in Jenbach, Austria. The cancellation was due to heavy rain that left the pitch in an unplayable condition, posing a risk of injury to the players [1][2][3][4].
The training camp of 1. FC Heidenheim was affected by the heavy rain, which turned the pitch into a swamp-like state. The coaching staff prioritized player safety and decided not to proceed with the game [4]. Despite this setback, the team spirit remains high, as they completed an athletic session instead of the cancelled friendly match.
The friendly match was scheduled against the French Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg. However, another friendly match is scheduled for 1. FC Heidenheim against Parma Calcio from Italy on the following Saturday [1][2][3]. The Heidenheim coaching staff, led by Frank Schmidt, expressed disappointment but accepted the cancellation, looking forward to their upcoming matches.
The team is scheduled to travel back to Heidenheim on Sunday. The cancellation of the friendly match against RC Strasbourg will not affect their preparations for the upcoming season, as they continue to focus on their training sessions and upcoming matches.
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- Despite the cancellation of their friendly match against RC Strasbourg, 1. FC Heidenheim’s focus remains on European sports and their upcoming match against Parma Calcio in the Italian football leagues.
- The disappointing cancellation of the friendly match with RC Strasbourg highlights the unpredictable nature of sports, even in the pre-season, as heavy rain left the pitch unplayable.
