Match report

Holstein Kiel Stuns SC Freiburg 2-1 in DFB Pokal

Holstein Kiel
Holstein Kiel
2–1
FT
SC Freiburg
SC Freiburg
Oct 31, 2018

Holstein Kiel stunned Bundesliga side SC Freiburg with a 2-1 victory in the DFB Pokal, securing their place in the next round. Despite going behind to N. Petersen's early goal, the hosts rallied, with goals from J. Serra and D. Kinsombi ensuring the victory. SC Freiburg struggled to regain control, with Holstein Kiel holding on to the lead until the final whistle.

Key Facts

  • • N. Petersen (SC Freiburg) scored the opening goal in the 1st minute, assisted by Pascal Stenzel.
  • • J. Serra (Holstein Kiel) equalized in the 26th minute, assisted by A. Mühling.
  • • D. Kinsombi (Holstein Kiel) scored the winning goal in the 79th minute, assisted by K. Schindler.
  • • Jannik Dehm (Holstein Kiel) received a yellow card in the 51st minute.
  • • N. Petersen (SC Freiburg) was also shown a yellow card late in the game.

Lineups

Holstein Kiel

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 18 K. Kronholm (G)
  • 3 D. Schmidt (D)
  • 5 S. Thesker (D)
  • 24 H. Wahl (D)
  • 20 J. Dehm (D)
  • 8 A. Mühling (M)
  • 27 K. Schindler (M)
  • 6 D. Kinsombi (M)
  • 26 J. Meffert (M)
  • 11 M. Okugawa (M)
  • 23 J. Serra (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 P. Herrmann
  • 9 M. Honsak
  • 22 A. Karazor
  • 10 H. Mörschel
  • 17 S. Lewerenz
  • 30 B. Girth
  • 35 D. Reimann

SC Freiburg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Schwolow (G)
  • 23 D. Heintz (D)
  • 30 C. Günter (D)
  • 3 P. Lienhart (D)
  • 15 P. Stenzel (D)
  • 25 R. Koch (M)
  • 8 M. Frantz (M)
  • 27 N. Höfler (M)
  • 19 J. Haberer (M)
  • 18 N. Petersen (F)
  • 11 L. Waldschmidt (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Y. Ravet
  • 34 T. Kleindienst
  • 9 L. Höler
  • 13 M. Terrazzino
  • 14 P. Kammerbauer
  • 26 M. Flekken
  • 36 C. Okoroji

Timeline

  1. SC Freiburg
    1' SC Freiburg Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Petersen · Assist: Pascal Stenzel
  2. Holstein Kiel
    26' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Serra · Assist: A. Mühling
  3. Holstein Kiel
    51' Holstein Kiel Card · Yellow Card
    Jannik Dehm
  4. Holstein Kiel
    79' Holstein Kiel Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kinsombi · Assist: K. Schindler
  5. SC Freiburg
    82' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Frantz · On: Y. Ravet
  6. SC Freiburg
    85' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Janik Haberer · On: T. Kleindienst
  7. Holstein Kiel
    87' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Stefan Thesker · On: P. Herrmann
  8. SC Freiburg
    87' SC Freiburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Philipp Lienhart · On: L. Holer
  9. Holstein Kiel
    89' Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Okugawa · On: M. Honsak
  10. Holstein Kiel
    90'+4 Holstein Kiel subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Serra · On: A. Karazor
  11. SC Freiburg
    90' SC Freiburg Card · Yellow Card
    N. Petersen

Match Stats

Stat Holstein Kiel SC Freiburg
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 14 18
Corners 7 5
Total Passes 425 468
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 5 5
Shots off Target 6 9
Possession 48% 52%
Accurate Passes 344 377
Shots Inside Box 9 13
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 5 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Holstein Kiel's equalizer by J. Serra in the 26th minute changed the momentum of the game, boosting their confidence.
  • ▸ D. Kinsombi's goal in the 79th minute was the turning point, providing Holstein Kiel with the lead they would not relinquish, despite SC Freiburg's late efforts.