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Freiburg Defeats Salzburg in Match Marked by Intensity and Ratkov’s Red Card
Freiburg, Germany – SC Freiburg defeated Red Bull Salzburg at the Europa-Park Stadion in a match corresponding to the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The home team dominated possession with 59% compared to Salzburg’s 41% and generated more goal-scoring opportunities, specifically 28 total shots, although only 5 of them were on target.
The match was marked by the straight red card shown to P. Ratkov of Red Bull Salzburg in the 37th minute, which conditioned the rest of the match. The first half ended goalless and with a yellow card for S. Lainer of Salzburg.
In the second half, Freiburg managed to open the scoring in the 50th minute thanks to a goal by P. Lienhart. Salzburg, despite playing with one man less, tried to react, but Freiburg’s defense remained solid. The match continued with high intensity, reflected in the yellow cards shown to L. Kubler and Y. Suzuki of Freiburg in the 80th and 90th minutes respectively. The final score reflected Freiburg’s superiority in possession and opportunities, although Salzburg fought despite the numerical disadvantage. Azerbaijani referee Elcin Masiyev officiated the match.
Substitutions red bull salzburg: at minute 46 C. Bischoff came in and T. Trummer went out., at minute 63 S. Diabate came in and M. K. Yeo went out., at minute 76 Y. Vertessen came in and K. Alajbegovic went out., at minute 76 E. Baidoo came in and K. Konate went out., at minute 89 S. Lainer came in and K. Onisiwo went out.
Substitutions sc freiburg: at minute 70 P. Treu came in and L. Kubler went out., at minute 70 J. Adamu came in and I. Matanovic went out., at minute 78 V. Grifo came in and L. Holer went out., at minute 78 P. Lienhart came in and A. Jung went out., at minute 85 J. Manzambi came in and P. Osterhage went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
SC Freiburg
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Red Bull Salzburg
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