Union Berlin made their chances count
SC Freiburg converted 0 of 6 shots on target. Union Berlin converted 1 from 4.
Controlled from start to finish
1 goals scored across 12 match events.
Union Berlin used possession more effectively
SC Freiburg had 73% possession and generated 19 shots. Union Berlin had 27% and created 9.
Union Berlin were resilient at the back
Union Berlin faced 19 shots and conceded only 0. Defensive efficiency: 100%.
In a tight Bundesliga clash, Union Berlin eked out a 1-0 victory over SC Freiburg, thanks to a late strike from substitute Jeong Woo-Yeong. Despite dominating possession with 73% of the ball, Freiburg struggled to create clear-cut chances, managing just 6 shots on target compared to Union's 4.
The tactical key to Union's win was their ability to absorb Freiburg's pressure and capitalize on the counter-attack. With just 27% of the ball, Union were clinical, converting 1 of their 4 shots on target. Jeong's goal in the 90th minute, set up by a smart pass from Stefan Nsoki, proved to be the decisive moment.
For Freiburg, the tactical failure was their inability to break down Union's resolute defense. Despite enjoying 73% possession and taking 19 total shots, they managed just 1.19 expected goals. The stats suggest Freiburg lacked the incisiveness to truly test Union goalkeeper Frederik Rønnow, who made 6 saves on the day.
In the end, Union's efficiency and discipline were the difference-makers. Winning despite having just 27% of the ball and 9 total shots is a testament to their tactical setup and clinical finishing. Freiburg will be left ruing their lack of creativity and killer instinct in the final third.
SC Freiburg lost to Union Berlin 0–1 at the stadium in Bundesliga Regular Season - 26. Jeong Woo-Yeong (90') scored.