Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Red Bull Arena where RB Leipzig play host to SC Freiburg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
RB Leipzig looks especially fired up for this match.
RB Leipzig are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while SC Freiburg appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
RB Leipzig looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0SC Freiburg start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.41
0-1Hauke Beckmann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel goes all the way! Stefan Wendel cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Pontus Johansson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.20
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
16.50
0-1Ernesto Segarra makes a probing pass to Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.50
0-1Julian Reiter chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Dijkhuizen. Christian Dijkhuizen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Petrovic.
24.43
0-1Amine Messaoudi passes the ball forward to Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski lofts in a cross ball towards Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Stephan Amoah.
26.25
Jose Lorenzo threads the ball through to Amine Messaoudi. Amine Messaoudi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos plays a perfect one-two with Jurek Swierczewski and rushes in on goal... Lefteris Xanthopoulos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.55
Patricio Gimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Dijkhuizen. Christian Dijkhuizen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.39
Patricio Gimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Christian Dijkhuizen. Christian Dijkhuizen lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.45
Charles Ferrari knocks the ball forward to Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and RB Leipzig kick off!
47.25
Yamato Kaita kicks a strong pass forward to Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Stephan Amoah easily smothers it!
48.46
Hauke Beckmann makes a probing pass to Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.18
Julian Reiter sees space and advances. Julian Reiter shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.06
Anthony Petrovic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yamato Kaita. Yamato Kaita makes a simple pass to Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski whips in a cross ball towards Gregory Brouard. Gregory Brouard heads the ball goalwards but somehow Stephan Amoah manages to keep it out.
63.11
0-1Hauke Beckmann catches Yamato Kaita on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Yamato Kaita stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.45
Amine Messaoudi makes a probing pass to Lefteris Xanthopoulos. Lefteris Xanthopoulos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephan Amoah who gathers it comfortably.
66.52
Amine Messaoudi sees a break and surges forward. Amine Messaoudi goes all the way! Amine Messaoudi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Stephan Amoah!
72.22
Anthony Petrovic kicks a strong pass forward to Amine Messaoudi. Amine Messaoudi takes it forward alone. Amine Messaoudi knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Swierczewski. Jurek Swierczewski is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.16
David Veloso comes in with a late challenge on Christian Dijkhuizen. The referee calls over David Veloso and shows him a yellow card! Christian Dijkhuizen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.10
0-1Cleto Vannucchi barges into Lefteris Xanthopoulos. The referee calls over Cleto Vannucchi and warns him to calm down! Lefteris Xanthopoulos runs off the knock.
78.44
Anthony Petrovic comes in with a late challenge on Christian Dijkhuizen. The referee calls over Anthony Petrovic and warns him to calm down! Christian Dijkhuizen runs off the knock.
79.27
Julian Reiter takes it forward alone. Julian Reiter knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Hendry. Gavin Hendry heads the ball goalwards. Gavin Hendry scores for SC Freiburg!!
83.32
Patricio Gimenez kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Wendel. Stefan Wendel shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.09
Claudio Ibanez makes a simple pass to Julian Reiter. Julian Reiter advances with the ball. Julian Reiter goes all the way! Julian Reiter rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.25
0-2Jurek Swierczewski catches Cleto Vannucchi on the ankles. The referee calls over Jurek Swierczewski and shows him a yellow card! Cleto Vannucchi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
SC Freiburg are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate RB Leipzig's defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
34.7%
44.4%
20.8%
Scorers