Wanner shines as Heidenheim dominates Augsburg with convincing victory
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Teenage Bayern Munich loanee Paul Wanner scored a penalty and set up a goal as Heidenheim thrashed Augsburg 4-0 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
The 18-year-old forward, who has three goals in three games in all competitions this season, stepped up to score a penalty after nine minutes, becoming the youngest player to convert a spot-kick in Bundesliga history.
Wanner created a goal for Adrian Beck, while Leo Scienza and Maximilian Breunig also got on the scoresheet in the dominant home win.
Heidenheim, promoted to the top division for the first time ahead of last season, will host Premier League side Chelsea in the Conference League in November as part of their debut European campaign.
Wanner played a key role in Thursday's Conference League play-off win over Swedish side Hacken, scoring a goal and laying on an assist.
The victory sent Heidenheim, who won their opener at promoted St Pauli, to the top of the table, ahead of RB Leipzig on goal difference and made them one of only two clubs to have won their two opening fixtures.
Later on Sunday, Bayern can join Heidenheim and Leipzig atop the Bundesliga table with a win at home against Freiburg.
Leipzig on Saturday won 3-2 at Bayer Leverkusen which was the German champions' first league loss in 35 matches dating back to May 2023.