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Freiburg Secures Spot in Next DFB Pokal Round with Victory Over Darmstadt
Freiburg, Germany – In a match held at the Europa-Park-Stadion, SC Freiburg prevailed over SV Darmstadt 98 in the DFB Pokal Round of 16. The encounter, played on December 3, 2025, was marked by intensity and key moments.
Freiburg dominated ball possession with 52%, while Darmstadt held 48%. Despite the slight advantage in possession, both teams displayed an offensive game, with Freiburg taking 11 shots (4 on target) and Darmstadt 10 (6 on target).
The first goal of the match came in the 42nd minute, thanks to a penalty converted by Vincenzo Grifo. Freiburg extended their lead in the 69th minute with a goal by Lucas Höler, assisted by Grifo himself. However, Grifo was unable to further increase Freiburg’s lead, missing a penalty in the 84th minute.
The match became even more complicated for Darmstadt when Marcel Maglica received his second yellow card in the 88th minute, resulting in his expulsion. Despite their efforts, Darmstadt was unable to reverse the result.
Officiated by referee Harm Osmers, the match ended with Freiburg’s victory, securing their advancement in the DFB Pokal.
Substitutions sc freiburg: at minute 64 J. Beste came in and P. Treu went out., at minute 64 Y. Suzuki came in and P. Osterhage went out., at minute 85 J. Manzambi came in and J. Adamu went out., at minute 90 V. Grifo came in and D. Scherhant went out., at minute 90 L. Holer came in and I. Matanovic went out.
Substitutions sv darmstadt 98: at minute 68 M. Bader came in and S. Lopez went out., at minute 68 M. Richter came in and F. Holland went out., at minute 85 L. Marseiler came in and B. Bialek went out., at minute 89 M. Papela came in and P. Will went out., at minute 90 H. Akiyama came in and F. Lakenmacher went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
SC Freiburg
SV Darmstadt 98
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