"There is nothing better": Freiburg also beats Hoffenheim
Created: 04/30/2022Updated: 04/30/2022 21:09
Freiburg's goal scorer Woo-yeong Jeong (r) cheers with teammates about the goal to make it 2:4.
Freiburg won 2:4.
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SC Freiburg stays on course for the European Cup.
The sports club wins in Hoffenheim on Saturday - and puts RB Leipzig under pressure.
In the end, the Breisgauer could even end up in the Champions League.
Sinsheim – The Freiburg professionals clapped each other with a wide grin.
After a highly entertaining 4:3 (1:1) at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, the sports club is still fully on course for the European Cup.
Until at least Monday, the Breisgauer even occupy fourth place, which entitles them to participate in the Champions League.
The Freiburg fans who had traveled with them celebrated their team in the Sinsheim stadium.
"There is actually nothing more beautiful," said Christian Günter on Sky.
"If you're there three games before the end, you don't have to say that you're playing for non-relegation."
RB Leipzig could overtake Freiburg again on Monday.
However, the SC also plays on the last day of the game at Bayer Leverkusen, who are currently third.
"Our goal must be to have the greatest possible success," said Günter.
"If we win both games, we have a chance of winning the Champions League." Hoffenheim, on the other hand, have been waiting for a win for seven games now.
Roland Sallai put SC ahead in the 23rd minute in front of 23,627 spectators before Andrej Kramaric equalized just nine minutes later.
After the break, Angelo Stiller (49') scored for TSG, but Freiburg turned the game around again thanks to goals from Günter (50'), Lucas Höler (70') and Woo-Yeong Jeong (73').
Sebastian Rudy's goal (84') for Hoffenheim came too late.
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The Kraichgauer started the game better.
They acted poisonously in the duels and repeatedly put Freiburg under pressure early on.
Höler lost the ball twice during build-up play, but SC keeper Mark Flekken saved against Kramaric (16').
TSG coach Sebastian Hoeneß had to master the difficult task of solving the personal problems on the defensive.
Stefan Posch was yellow-locked in central defense.
Hoeneß, who had support from sports director Alexander Rosen despite a negative run during the week, decided on Pavel Kaderabek to replace him.
In addition, Christoph Baumgartner replaced Jacob Bruun Larsen.
There were also two changes at the sports club.
Höler and Manuel Gulde played in place of Ermedin Demirovic and Jeong.
Edel reservist Nils Petersen returned to the squad after recovering from illness and was substituted on in the second half.
Sallai took the lead after a cross pass from Höler.
Hoffenheim's response was not long in coming.
After a cross from David Raum, Kramaric made it 1-1.
Baumgartner missed the chance to turn the game around before the break (39').
This was achieved after the change of sides by Stiller, who completed a pass from Kramaric.
But just moments later, SC captain Günter scored and it was a draw again.
The state duel did not lose speed afterwards either.
Höler maneuvered a free kick over the line - and Jeong scored just 68 seconds after being substituted on.
In the end, Rudy's goal wasn't enough for TSG.
SC keeper Flekken made another strong save against Kasim Adams (90+2).
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