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Freiburg

Head coach Julian Schuster is likely to keep faith with his trusted starting XI, but goalkeeper Noah Atubolu will be out for several weeks with a shoulder injury.
Junior Adamu is suspended after picking up five yellow cards, while Eren Dinkçi is struggling with muscle pain.
Daniel-Kofi Kyereh is still recovering from an ACL injury, while Bruno Ogbus has suffered an ACL injury.
TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

Diadié Samassékou is ruled out with a thigh injury, while Arthur Chaves is available after suspension, but Leo Østigård is on the naughty step for one more game after his recent dismissal.
Akpoguma and Kaderabek are useful alternatives for Head Coach Christian Ilzer at the back.
Ozan Kabak, Grischa Prömel and Ihlas Bebou are all back in light training after long-term issues.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+5'

Sascha Stegemann is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.
90+3'

Gift Orban (Hoffenheim) takes the corner.
90+3'

Gift Orban (Hoffenheim) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him. Hoffenheim have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
90+2'

Pavel Kaderabek (Hoffenheim) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Sascha Stegemann blows his whistle for a foul.
90

4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
89'

A run and shot from the edge of the box by Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) causes Florian Muller little worry as it's towards the middle of the goal. Easy save.
88'

Julian Schuster has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Nicolas Hofler (Freiburg) replacing Patrick Osterhage.
87'

It will be a substitution. Kiliann Sildillia (Freiburg) is ready to enter the pitch as Ritsu Doan walks off.
87'

Marius Bulter (Hoffenheim) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked.
86'

Half-chance! Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim) plays a pass into the box, but Florian Muller reacts well to snuff out the attack.
85'

Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.
82'

Julian Schuster has decided to make a change. Max Rosenfelder (Freiburg) replaces Lukas Kubler.
81'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Tom Bischof departs the field of play to be replaced by Finn Ole Becker (Hoffenheim).
81'

What a miskick by Pavel Kaderabek (Hoffenheim). He smashes a volley from long distance that goes into the stands.
81'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) steps up to take the corner, but the ball just sails in among the defenders.
80'

Marius Bulter (Hoffenheim) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. Hoffenheim force a corner. They send men into the box.
78'

Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim) gets the ball and drives a shot high over the bar from the edge of the area.
77'

Jan-Niklas Beste (Freiburg) sends the ball into the penalty area from a free kick a few yards outside the box. The cross is good, but the goalkeeper shows himself in a good light as he leaps high to intercept the ball.
76'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) is given a fully deserved yellow card. Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) will miss the next game.
75'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger.
74'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) receives a yellow card from the referee as expected.
73'

Lucas Holer (Freiburg) is literally asking for a yellow card with his behaviour. The referee agrees and books him.
70'

The attendance is 34700.
69'

A substitution has been made. Vincenzo Grifo is replaced by Jan-Niklas Beste (Freiburg).
69'

The substitution is prepared. Merlin Rohl (Freiburg) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Johan Manzambi.
68'

Christian Ilzer decides to make a substitution. Haris Tabakovic will be replaced by Adam Hlozek (Hoffenheim).
67'

What a great touch by Dennis Geiger (Hoffenheim) as he controls a fine pass into the box and takes a shot to the right side of the goal, but an opposing player makes a clearance. Great defending.
66'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
66'

Kevin Akpoguma (Hoffenheim) collects a pass and has an effort from distance which is blocked. The referee points to the corner flag and Hoffenheim will take a corner.
66'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
65'

A cross is whipped into the box by Marius Bulter (Hoffenheim) and Pavel Kaderabek controls it well. He lines up the ball, but one of the defenders produces a timely intervention. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Hoffenheim will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
64'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Hoffenheim.
63'

Philipp Lienhart (Freiburg) creates himself some space around the penalty spot and connects with the free kick. His header is aimed towards the middle of the net, but Oliver Baumann pulls off a comfortable save to thwart him.
61'

Christian Ilzer has decided to substitute Bazoumana Toure and he is replaced by Gift Orban (Hoffenheim).
61'

Valentin Gendrey (Hoffenheim) just cannot continue due to injury and has to be substituted. Pavel Kaderabek replaces him.
60'

Tom Bischof (Hoffenheim) takes the free kick and unleashes a strong shot from the edge of the box. Unfortunately for him, the ball curls inches over the crossbar. What a squandered chance!
59'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Patrick Osterhage (Freiburg) was quite harsh and Sascha Stegemann didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
57'

Goal! Lucas Holer (Freiburg) scores after an assist by Vincenzo Grifo that allowed him to tap in the ball into an empty net. The score is 3:2.
56'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) takes the corner which is cleared.
52'

Valentin Gendrey (Hoffenheim) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
48'

Marius Bulter (Hoffenheim) attempts to find Bazoumana Toure, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Freiburg.
46'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) sends a long ball forward to Lucas Holer, but he put too much power and the chance is gone. The ball goes out of play and Hoffenheim will have a goal kick.
46'

The teams are back out for the second half and here is a change on the pitch. Christian Ilzer gives a chance to Dennis Geiger and Stanley Nsoki (Hoffenheim) is off.
46'

Referee Sascha Stegemann blows his whistle to start the second half.
45+6'

The match has reached half-time.
45+5'

What a hit! Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) shows good composure inside the box to fire a first-time shot inside the left post. 2:2.
45+4'

The referee stops play as the linesman flags Lucas Holer (Freiburg) offside.
45+4'

Referee Sascha Stegemann points to the centre spot to indicate that the goal stands after the VAR review. That prompts big celebrations from the Hoffenheim players.
45+4'

Maybe there was an infringement in the build up to the Hoffenheim goal as the referee signals a VAR review. This could get tense.
45+2'

Goal! Marius Bulter (Hoffenheim) is quickest to react to the rebound and stabs the ball into the back of the net. It's 2:1.
45

The fourth official shows 3 min. of added time.
45'

The corner from Vincenzo Grifo evades the keeper, but Matthias Ginter (Freiburg) can't keep his close-range header down and fires it just wide of the right post.
45'

Vincenzo Grifo (Freiburg) prepares to take a corner kick.
41'

Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg) brings down the pass, looks up and shoots from distance, but it's straight at a defender who unwittingly blocks it. Patrick Osterhage (Freiburg) gathers a rebound, beats his marker and goes for goal from distance, but one of his own teammates inadvertently blocks the effort.
39'

Stanley Nsoki (Hoffenheim) violates the laws of the game and is shown a deserved yellow card by the referee.
36'

Vincenzo Grifo passes to Ritsu Doan (Freiburg), who collects the ball and unleashes a terrific shot from the edge of the box. His effort goes into the bottom right corner. Fabulous goal! The score is 2:0.
36'

4:7 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams. We can have a look at the statistics now, shots on target are 2:3.
30'

Hoffenheim will take a corner kick.
28'

Goal! Johan Manzambi tees up Lucas Holer (Freiburg) inside the box, and he keeps his cool to find the bottom right corner. 1:0.
24'

Matthias Ginter (Freiburg) is able to continue to play.
24'

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger.
23'

The game is interrupted now, Matthias Ginter (Freiburg) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
21'

Bazoumana Toure (Hoffenheim) nearly creates a chance, but his attempt to pick out a teammate with a through ball does not come off.
19'

Johan Manzambi (Freiburg) creates a good chance for himself and fires in a powerful close-range shot, but his effort ricochets off the left post.
18'

Sascha Stegemann blows his whistle and it's Haris Tabakovic (Hoffenheim) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
18'

Ritsu Doan (Freiburg) 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.
14'

He should have scored! Johan Manzambi (Freiburg) gathered a short pass deep inside the box but took too long to shoot, allowing the defender to make the block. A rebound falls to Maximilian Eggestein (Freiburg) who knows what to do with it. He drills a low shot from the edge of the penalty box, but Oliver Baumann anticipates his intention and denies him with a nice quick save.
12'

Jordy Makengo (Freiburg) trips an opponent with a slide tackle. Sascha Stegemann stops the game and he could give him a card, but eventually decides on just a warning.
8'

That was close by Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim)! He receives a pass on the edge of the box and shoots, but the ball goes inches wide of the right post.
8'

Lukas Kubler (Freiburg) serves up a nice cross, but the defence clears the danger.
4'

Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) is unlucky with a goal-bound effort from the edge of the box. A brilliant save by Florian Muller stops the ball from going inside right post.
3'

Freiburg enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
1'

Valentin Gendrey (Hoffenheim) has the ability to send the ball deep into the penalty area from throw-ins and it can lead to very promising situations for his team.
1'

Here we go, today's match is starting right now.

The players are out at last! Hoffenheim will take the kick-off.

Today's referee will be Sascha Stegemann.

Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.