SC Freiburg defeated Jablonec 3-2 at Stadion am Wolfswinkel in the UEFA Conference League, with goals from Grifo, an own goal, and Eggestein.
Freiburg edge Jablonec in five-goal thriller
SC Freiburg began their UEFA Conference League campaign with an exciting victory, defeating Jablonec 3-2 at the Stadion am Wolfswinkel. The German side put on an entertaining display of attacking football in front of their home fans, navigating a nervy finish after a late push from the visitors to secure all three points on Matchday 1.
Grifo opens scoring before Jablonec respond
Freiburg started with high energy, pressing high up the pitch and controlling possession. Their early pressure paid off in the 15th minute when Vincenzo Grifo broke the deadlock with a brilliant finish, giving the hosts a well-deserved lead.
However, Jablonec showed great character and quickly found a way back into the contest. In the 28th minute, AntonÃn R?sek capitalized on a defensive opening and fired home the equalizer, stunning the home supporters and leveling the score before the halftime break.
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Freiburg pull ahead in second half
The second half brought plenty of drama and goals. Freiburg regained the advantage in fortunate circumstances in the 53rd minute when Pavlovic turned the ball into his own net for an own goal.
Buoyed by the lead, Freiburg pushed forward and extended their advantage in the 65th minute through Maximilian Eggestein, who finished a clever team move to make it 3-1. Jablonec kept fighting until the very end, and Kuol pulled a goal back in stoppage time in the 90’+3 minute with a sharp strike, but Freiburg held firm to claim the win.