Match report

SC Freiburg Defeats VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 in Bundesliga Clash

SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
2–0
FT
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg
May 19, 2023

SC Freiburg stunned VfL Wolfsburg with a convincing 2-0 victory in a Bundesliga showdown. Goals by C. Gunter and N. Petersen, both assisted by R. Sallai, were pivotal in securing the win for Freiburg. Despite a red card to N. Hofler in extra time, Freiburg maintained their composure and secured a vital three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: SC Freiburg 2–0 VfL Wolfsburg
  • • Goals: Gunter (71', assist by R. Sallai), Petersen (75', assist by R. Sallai)
  • • Red card to N. Hofler for SC Freiburg in injury time
  • • Yellow cards: R. Sallai (Freiburg), J. Wind, P. Wimmer, Y. Gerhardt (Wolfsburg)

Lineups

SC Freiburg

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 26 M. Flekken (G)
  • 3 P. Lienhart (D)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 35 K. Schmidt (D)
  • 22 R. Sallai (M)
  • 8 M. Eggestein (M)
  • 27 N. Höfler (M)
  • 33 N. Weißhaupt (M)
  • 42 R. Dōan (F)
  • 32 V. Grifo (F)
  • 9 L. Höler (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 N. Petersen
  • 17 L. Kübler
  • 30 C. Günter
  • 29 Jeong Woo-Yeong
  • 7 J. Schmid
  • 5 M. Gulde
  • 14 Y. Keitel
  • 1 B. Uphoff
  • 38 M. Gregoritsch

VfL Wolfsburg

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Casteels (G)
  • 3 S. Bornauw (D)
  • 29 J. Guilavogui (D)
  • 5 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 27 M. Arnold (M)
  • 20 R. Baku (M)
  • 22 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 31 Y. Gerhardt (M)
  • 16 J. Kamiński (M)
  • 39 P. Wimmer (F)
  • 23 J. Wind (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 L. Waldschmidt
  • 33 Omar Marmoush
  • 32 M. Svanberg
  • 40 K. Paredes
  • 2 K. Fischer
  • 38 B. Franjić
  • 8 N. Cozza
  • 12 P. Pervan
  • 18 D. Pejčinović

Timeline

  1. SC Freiburg
    31' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sallai

    Foul

  2. VfL Wolfsburg
    39' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    J. Wind

    Foul

  3. VfL Wolfsburg
    54' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    P. Wimmer

    Foul

  4. VfL Wolfsburg
    57' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Wimmer · On: L. Waldschmidt
  5. VfL Wolfsburg
    67' VfL Wolfsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Gerhardt

    Time wasting

  6. SC Freiburg
    70' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Doan · On: N. Petersen
  7. SC Freiburg
    70' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Schmidt · On: L. Kubler
  8. SC Freiburg
    70' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Weisshaupt · On: C. Gunter
  9. SC Freiburg
    71' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gunter · Assist: R. Sallai
  10. SC Freiburg
    75' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Petersen · Assist: R. Sallai
  11. SC Freiburg
    81' SC Freiburg Var · Goal cancelled
    N. Petersen
  12. VfL Wolfsburg
    82' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Wind · On: O. Marmoush
  13. VfL Wolfsburg
    82' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Maximilian Arnold · On: M. Svanberg
  14. VfL Wolfsburg
    82' VfL Wolfsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kaminski · On: K. Paredes
  15. SC Freiburg
    90'+1 SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Holer · On: Jeong Woo-Yeong
  16. SC Freiburg
    90'+2 SC Freiburg Card · Red Card
    N. Hofler

    Foul

  17. SC Freiburg
    90' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Sallai · On: J. Schmid

Match Stats

Stat SC Freiburg VfL Wolfsburg
Fouls 15 16
Pass Accuracy 82% 81%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 16 9
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 366 488
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 1.32 0.72
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 43% 57%
Accurate Passes 299 397
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ C. Gunter's goal in the 71st minute broke the deadlock and shifted momentum in favor of Freiburg.
  • ▸ N. Petersen's goal five minutes later further solidified Freiburg's lead and put Wolfsburg on the back foot.
  • ▸ Wolfsburg's inability to capitalize on their numerical advantage after the 75th minute goal contributed to their loss.