On 9 December, one of the matches of the 14th round of the German football championship took place. Wolfsburg (Germany) and Freiburg (Germany) met.
German Championship, 14th round
Wolfsburg (Germany) - Freiburg (Germany) - 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Gregoric (74)
Warnings: Nicholas Höfler (57), Roland Sallai (77).
Wolfsburg vs Freiburg match review:
In a thrilling Bundesliga encounter between Wolfsburg and Freiburg at the Volkswagen Arena, a 1-0 win for the visitors. Both teams showed their skill and determination throughout the match, but it was Freiburg who capitalised on their chances and secured the three points. The first half of the match ended with both teams failing to score any goals as their defence remained unwavering. Both Wolfsburg and Freiburg had their chances, but the goalkeepers and defenders were up to the task and the teams went into the break at 0-0. The second half started with increased intensity, with both teams looking to break the deadlock.
However, it was Freiburg who struck first in the 57th minute when Nicolas Hofler received a yellow card. The midfielder's late challenge warranted a warning, signalling the match was becoming increasingly competitive. As the game approached the hour mark, Freiburg decided to make their first substitution, bringing on Ritz Doan in place of Roland Sallai. This change injected fresh energy into Freiburg's attack and added a new dimension to their game. Just a minute later, Vincenzo Grifo was replaced by Lukas Hohler, further confirming Freiburg's desire for a breakthrough. In the 74th minute, Freiburg's persistence bore fruit when Michael Gregoritsch struck. The goal delighted the visiting fans and put Freiburg into the lead. Wolfsburg tried to respond but failed to break down the Freiburg defence. The match continued to be fiercely contested, with both teams committing fouls for which they received yellow cards. In the 77th minute, Sallai, who had come on as a substitute earlier, was cautioned for a careless challenge. A few minutes later, Freiburg's Mark Rohl and Wolfsburg's Maximilian Arnold received yellow cards for fouls. Tensions rose further when Hohler, who replaced Grifo, was also sent off for a foul. In the final minutes of the match, both teams made substitutions in an attempt to change the result in their favour. Wolfsburg released Lirim Madjer in place of Sebastian Bornauw, while Freiburg replaced Rol with Jeremy Adama. Despite Wolfsburg's late surge, Freiburg remained organised and resolute in defence, holding their slender advantage. The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory for Freiburg and brought three valuable points to the Bundesliga. The match between Wolfsburg and Freiburg showed the excitement and competitiveness that the Bundesliga is known for. Both teams fought hard, but it was Freiburg who claimed a deserved 1-0 victory. This result will certainly boost Freiburg's confidence, while Wolfsburg will be looking to bounce back in their next match.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Darmstadt vs Wolfsburg, Freiburg vs Cologne.
Statistics of the match Wolfsburg - Freiburg:
Wolfsburg | Freiburg | |
---|---|---|
2 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
9 | Kicks | 4 |
1 | Blocked shots | 1 |
6 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
8 | Offences | 16 |
5 | Corners | 3 |
3 | Offsides | 2 |
58% | Ball possession | 42% |
1 | Yellow cards | 4 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
0 | Keeper saves | 2 |
530 | Total assists | 376 |
448 | Accurate assists | 297 |
85% | Accuracy of passes | 79% |