On 20 January, one of the matches of the 18th round of the German football championship took place. Freiburg (Germany) and Hoffenheim (Germany) met.
Фрайбург - Хоффенхайм - 3:2. Чемпионат Германии, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаGerman Championship, 18th round
Freiburg (Germany) - Hoffenheim (Germany) - 3:2 (1:0)
Goals: Holer (37), Grifo (55), Roland Sallai (85) - Weghorst (57), M. Beier (77).
Warnings: Kaderabek (8), Ozan Kabak (31), M. Gulde (43), Grifo (56), M. Gulde (82).
Review of the match Freiburg - Hoffenheim:
In a tense Bundesliga encounter at the Europa-Park Stadium, Freiburg faced off against Hoffenheim 1899 in a thrilling match that had the fans on edge. Both teams fought for every inch of the pitch and the match was a thrilling spectacle of skill, determination and intensity. At half-time, the score was 1-0 in favour of Freiburg, thanks to Lukas Hohler's goal in the 37th minute. The home side showed their skill in attack, constantly pressing the Hoffenheim 1899 defence and creating numerous chances. The second half continued to thrill the spectators, with both teams demonstrating their indomitable spirit and thirst for victory. Just ten minutes before the end of the second half, Vincenzo Grifo increased Freiburg's lead with a lucky strike, making the score 2-0. However, Hoffenheim 1899 didn't wait long: just two minutes later, Wout Weghorst scored a spectacular goal, breathing new life into the game. As the clock ticked down, both managers decided to make substitutions to energise their teams. Patrick Kaderabek replaced Robert Skov, while Michael Boulter was substituted for Ikhlas Beba in the 60th minute for Hoffenheim 1899. Freiburg responded with a number of substitutions, with Grifo being replaced by Lukas Kubler in the 75th minute.
With the game hanging in the balance, Maximilian Bayer gave Hoffenheim the lead in the 77th minute, leaving the crowd in awe of the young talent. Unfortunately for Freiburg, their hopes were dealt a blow when their player Marc-Oliver Gulde received his second yellow card of the match, leading to a red card and forcing them to play ten men for the rest of the game. With their backs against the wall, Freiburg showed remarkable resilience and determination. Despite the reduced squad, they continued to fight and their efforts were rewarded when Roland Sallai put the team ahead again in the 85th minute. In the final minutes of the match, both teams made substitutions to keep control of the game and see it through to the end. Sallai, the hero of the moment, made way for Yannick Keitel in the 89th minute, while Steven Nsoki was introduced for 1899 Hoffenheim in the same minute. The battle did not end without drama as Lucas Philipp received a yellow card in stoppage time. However, despite their best efforts, 1899 Hoffenheim were unable to equalise and the final whistle recorded a hard fought 3-2 victory for Freiburg. This Bundesliga match between Freiburg and 1899 Hoffenheim was a real spectacle, full of events, drama and colourful goals. The players showcased their abilities on the pitch, leaving fans and neutrals impressed by the quality and intensity of the match. This match was proof that the Bundesliga is one of the most entertaining football leagues in the world.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Werder vs Freiburg, Hoffenheim vs Heidenheim.
Фрайбург - Хоффенхайм - 3:2. Чемпионат Германии, 18-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Freiburg - Hoffenheim:
| Freiburg | Hoffenheim | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kicks to the goal | 4 |
| 18 | Shots | 14 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 12 | Penalty kicks | 10 |
| 6 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
| 18 | Offences | 10 |
| 2 | Corners | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 1 |
| 44% | Ball possession | 56% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 6 |
| 351 | Total assists | 451 |
| 270 | Accurate assists | 368 |
| 77% | Accuracy of passes | 82% |
