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Freiburg

Head coach Julian Schuster is likely to keep faith with his trusted starting XI. Michael Gregoritsch is a good option up front, while Sildillia and Kübler are competing for a spot at the back.
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is still recovering from an ACL injury, while Bruno Ogbus has suffered an ACL injury. Merlin Röhl has been feeling unwell.
Union Berlin

Leopold Querfeld and Kevin Vogt are competing for a spot in defence, while Wooyeong Jeong could come in for Andrej Ilic further forward.
Robert Skov is nearing a return from a foot injury, so Tom Rothe could lose his spot at left-back. Aljoscha Kemlein has undergone surgery on his foot and will miss the rest of the season.
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90+7'

There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+7'

Laszlo Benes (Union Berlin) takes the free kick and unleashes a strong shot from mid-range. Unfortunately for him, the ball curls inches over the crossbar. What a squandered chance!
90+6'

Eren Dinkci (Freiburg) has tested the patience of referee Soren Storks and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
90+3'

Johan Manzambi (Freiburg) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Frederik Ronnow intercepts the ball.
90+1'

A flowing move ends with a great cross into the centre of the box, which Eren Dinkci (Freiburg) latches onto but sends a wild header well wide of the right post.
90

We will have 6 min. of added time.
90'

What a poor attempt! Johan Manzambi (Freiburg) drives another shot towards goal - this time from further out, but it couldn't have been worse if he had shot blindfolded. The ball goes into the stands.
89'

Johan Manzambi (Freiburg) violates the laws of the game and is shown a deserved yellow card by the referee.
89'

Josip Juranovic (Union Berlin) is rightly booked by the referee because it could not have been anything other than a yellow card.
88'

Soren Storks shows a yellow card to Andras Schafer (Union Berlin) for his blatant foul.
88'

A cross from a mid-range free kick, taken by Freiburg, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
88'

Dangerous play by Marin Ljubicic (Union Berlin). Soren Storks blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Freiburg in a dangerous position.
86'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg) leaves the pitch and Johan Manzambi comes on.
86'

That's the end of the game for Janik Haberer (Union Berlin), who is replaced by Lucas Tousart.
85'

Steffen Baumgart prepares a substitution. Benedict Hollerbach is replaced by Marin Ljubicic (Union Berlin).
85'

The referee allows time for a substitution. Andrej Ilic (Union Berlin) will be replaced by Laszlo Benes.
83'

An attempted cross from Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) is cleared.
81'

Andrej Ilic (Union Berlin) makes it easy for the referee to show him a yellow card.
80'

Eren Dinkci (Freiburg) whips the ball in, but it fails to reach any of his teammates as the opposition's defence averts the threat.
77'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
76'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Matthias Ginter (Freiburg) was quite harsh and Soren Storks didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
74'

What a chance that is! Leopold Querfeld (Union Berlin) displays good awareness near the penalty spot to get on the end of a cross, but he sends his header narrowly wide of the right post.
74'

The corner from Christopher Trimmel (Union Berlin) is cleared away by the defence.
73'

Half-chance! Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) plays a pass into the box, but Frederik Ronnow reacts well to snuff out the attack.
72'

The attendance is 34000.
70'

The referee blows his whistle as Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) was too aggressive in his challenge.
69'

Steffen Baumgart decides to make a substitution. Tim Skarke will be replaced by Andras Schafer (Union Berlin).
69'

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) attempts to find one of his teammates with a cross from the resultant free kick, but he fails to hit the ball properly and sends it off the pitch.
68'

Rani Khedira (Union Berlin) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Soren Storks had an easy-decision to make.
67'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Lukas Kubler (Freiburg) will replace Kiliann Sildillia.
67'

Julian Schuster has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Jan-Niklas Beste (Freiburg) replacing Christian Gunter.
66'

Another attempt to send the ball beyond the defence by Eren Dinkci (Freiburg) is thwarted and cleared to safety.
65'

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) tries to create a chance, but puts too much weight on his pass.
63'

Freiburg hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
62'

The corner is floated into the centre of the box, but a placed header from Philipp Lienhart (Freiburg) flies well wide of the right post.
62'

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) takes the ball to the corner flag and sends it into the box.
60'

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot low towards the middle of the goal was comfortably saved by Frederik Ronnow.
58'

Julian Schuster is forced to make a change. Noah Atubolu is not able to carry on due to injury. He is replaced by Florian Muller (Freiburg).
58'

It will be a substitution. Eren Dinkci (Freiburg) is ready to enter the pitch as Lucas Holer walks off.
56'

Noah Atubolu (Freiburg) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
55'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) swings in a cross, but the ball is cleared to safety by one of the defending players.
54'

Christopher Trimmel (Union Berlin) takes the corner but it's cleared.
54'

Benedict Hollerbach (Union Berlin) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety. It will be a corner kick for Union Berlin.
53'

Christian Gunter (Freiburg) put a cross into the box which wasn't a bad decision, but he failed to achieve what he wanted as none of his teammates managed to meet it. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Union Berlin.
51'

Freiburg can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
51'

Christian Gunter (Freiburg) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat. Freiburg force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
48'

Goal! Tim Skarke picks out Andrej Ilic (Union Berlin) in the box with a decent cross, and he scores low in the middle of the goal with a header from close range. 1:2.
46'

The referee blows his whistle to signal the start of the second half.
45+4'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45+4'

Andrej Ilic (Union Berlin) shows too much aggression while trying to break free from his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
45+3'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Soren Storks blows his whistle for a foul.
45+3'

Kiliann Sildillia (Freiburg) serves up a nice cross, but Frederik Ronnow punches the ball away.
45

The fourth official shows 4 min. of added time.
45'

Noah Atubolu (Freiburg) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
43'

Noah Atubolu (Freiburg) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
41'

Christian Gunter (Freiburg) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
40'

Tim Skarke (Union Berlin) latches onto a cross inside the box and aims a shot low towards the middle of the goal, but Noah Atubolu reacts superbly to deny him.
40'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) commits a rough challenge and Soren Storks blows his whistle for a foul.
38'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) was standing in a clear offside position, making it an easy call for the linesman.
35'

Janik Haberer (Union Berlin) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being blocked by one of the defenders.
33'

The percentage of ball possession is – 60:40.
30'

Rani Khedira (Union Berlin) gets to the ball on the edge of the box and fires in a first-time shot without any hesitation. The strike is excellent and goes straight into the bottom left corner. He couldn't have done it any better. 1:1.
29'

Goal! Vincenzo Grifo produces a great pass that finds Lucas Holer (Freiburg) inside the penalty area, who takes advantage of the situation to rifle a shot into the bottom left corner. 1:0.
27'

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg) tries to hit a shot towards goal from long range, but he miskicks the ball and it flies high over the crossbar.
27'

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.
25'

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, but it is straight at Frederik Ronnow.
24'

Leopold Querfeld (Union Berlin) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Soren Storks blows his whistle for a foul. Freiburg are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
23'

Andrej Ilic (Union Berlin) commits a foul and Soren Storks immediately signals a free kick.
22'

Benedict Hollerbach (Union Berlin) unleashes a first-time effort from long range, but it's blocked by the defender.
22'

The resulting corner from Christopher Trimmel (Union Berlin) is cleared by the defence.
21'

Benedict Hollerbach (Union Berlin) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. The ball is out of play. Union Berlin will have a chance to score from a corner.
20'

The Freiburg players are exchanging some short passes.
18'

Josip Juranovic (Union Berlin) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
15'

Benedict Hollerbach (Union Berlin) makes a strong challenge and Soren Storks blows for a foul.
14'

Andrej Ilic (Union Berlin) does well to control a poor pass on the edge of the box then shoots towards the middle of the goal. Noah Atubolu is out of position but leaps to make a brilliant save.
13'

Kiliann Sildillia (Freiburg) timed his run perfectly to connect with the resulting corner kick, but his finish from around the penalty spot was rather poor as it went way over the bar.
13'

The referee awards a corner and Christian Gunter (Freiburg) goes over to take it.
12'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) produces an inaccurate low pass into the box that is blocked by the one of the defenders. If this pass had slipped through, the ball would have probably ended up in the back of the net. The ball is out of play. Freiburg win a corner kick.
11'

Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Soren Storks blows for a foul.
10'

Christopher Trimmel (Union Berlin) sends a pass into the box, but the opposition's defence is alert to the danger and makes a clearance.
9'

Kiliann Sildillia (Freiburg) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
8'

Woo-Yeong Jeong is being substituted because of an injury. Steffen Baumgart sends Tim Skarke (Union Berlin) on the pitch.
7'

Woo-Yeong Jeong (Union Berlin) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
6'

Woo-Yeong Jeong (Union Berlin) is moving okay again after that injury scare.
4'

The game is interrupted now, Woo-Yeong Jeong (Union Berlin) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
4'

Christian Gunter (Freiburg) makes a rough challenge and Soren Storks blows his whistle for a foul.
3'

Union Berlin are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
1'

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Union Berlin will have the kick-off.

The referee of today's match will be Soren Storks.

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