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Highlights

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Full-time: Freiburg 2-1 Bochum

Freiburg responded to suffering successive defeats in all competitions prior to the international break with a come-from-behind victory against winless Bochum. Gonçalo Paciência's eye-catching opener was cancelled out by Ritsu Dōan's headed leveller. Vincenzo Grifo then slammed home from the penalty spot to help Christian Stretch's side get back to winning ways.
Full-time
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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So close Freiburg

Manuel Gulde almost seals the deal for Freiburg with a glancing header that flashes an inch wide of the far post. The hosts are nearly there in any case.
73'

Desperate defending

Bernardo and Riemann make successive blocks to deny Ritsu Doan his second goal of this game. Freiburg are determined to wrap this one up.
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Ball Recovery Time

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Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
VfL Bochum 1848
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22.5 s
13 s
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Nearly Freiburg

Oooh, Maximilian Eggestein almost makes it 3-1 for Freiburg, the midfielder smashing narrowly over the top from the edge of the area. The Black Forest side are turning the screw here.
Kick-off!
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Half-time: Freiburg 2-1 Bochum

Gonçalo Paciência gave Bochum the lead with a wonder volley but the hosts have since fought back and after Ritsu Doan levelled with a header, Vincenzo Grifo netted from the penalty spot to lift the home supporters.
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Freiburg from the spot

Maximilian Philipp's shot thwacks Bernadro's hand and the hosts get a penalty. Grifo places the ball and smashes past Riemann to give Freiburg the lead.
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+ 2
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Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
77 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
11 m
45'
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'

Freiburg level!

The home fans finally have something to cheer here and it's Ritsu Doan with the hosts' equaliser from a header after Vincenzo Grifo dinked a lovely pass to the back stick.
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Ritsu Dōan

GOAL!

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Ritsu Dōan
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
48 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
4.94 m
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Almost two for Bochum!

Paciência nearly has a second not long after his opener. It looks like all the 29-year-old has to do is prod home from close range but Matthias Ginter is there to save the hosts at the last. Incredible.
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Paciência peach!

What a strike this is! The ball loops out towards Paciência on the left hand side and the Portuguese wellies a first-time, left-footed volley into the corner. Super strike and Bochum lead!
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
1 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
103.2 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
22.76 m
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Away we go!

The ball is rolling at the Europa-Park Stadion in this Matchday 8 encounter between Freiburg and Bochum.
Kick-off!
0:18
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Bochum XI

Riemann - Ordets, Schlotterbeck, Bernardo - Gamboa, Losilla (c), Stöger, Soares - Asano, Paciência, Antwi-Adjei

Bochum subs

Thiede, Mašović, Förster, Daschner, Passlack, Broschinski, Wittek, Hofmann, Lossli

Freiburg XI

Atubolu - Ginter, Lienhart, Gulde - Sallai, Eggestein, Höfler, Weißhaupt - Dōan, Grifo (c) - Philipp

Freiburg subs

Müller, Schmidt, Höler, Kübler, Adamu, Sildillia, Makengo, Röhl, Gregoritsch
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Streich's view on Bochum

"Bochum defended very well [against Leipzig]. They adjusted to Leipzig's style of play. At times there were seven men behind the ball. They had a good tactical set-up. They didn't give Leipzig much of a sniff. I imagine that they’ll look to play similarly against us and then hit us on the counter."
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Letsch's view on Freiburg

"Freiburg have a different approach to Leipzig. They've actually been playing two different systems lately. We have to be prepared for that. With [Ritsu] Doan and [Vincenzo] Grifo, they have two very dangerous players in the half spaces. We also have to be careful from set-pieces. Christian Streich has put together a solid team. It's hard to create goal-scoring chances against them."

Joint message for peace

The DFL has recommended a minute's silence in the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 to remember all innocent victims and their relatives after the devastating events in the Middle East. With this joint effort, the DFL and DFB would like to send a common message from German football for peace. Football is a sport that brings people together, which is why we all stand up for peaceful coexistence, respect and tolerance. A fortnight ago, the terrorist attack by Hamas on the people of Israel and the State of Israel began. The DFL is shocked by this terrible attack and the events in the region.
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Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!
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Grifo vs Reimann: the sequel

Vincenzo Grifo is a specialist from 12 yards, failing to score just two of his 23 Bundesliga penalties. However, the most recent of those misses came against Bochum on Matchday 4 of the 2022/23 campaign (Grifo did score the winner in a 1-0 victory). Manuel Riemann kept out the effort, which is perhaps not too much of a surprise considering he has been beaten by just 12 of the 23 spot-kicks he has faced amongst the German elite.
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Watch: Bochum 0-2 Freiburg - previous meeting

Michael Gregoritsch and Lucas Höler scored either side of Anthony Losilla's second-half sending off as Freiburg recorded their third straight win in meetings with Bochum.
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Watch: Bayern Munich 3-0 Freiburg - highlights

Freiburg finished fifth in 2022/23, but are down in ninth after seven matches of the new season. Defeat to Bayern was their third in the league this term.
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Watch: Leipzig 0-0 Bochum - highlights

Manuel Riemann saved two penalties as Bochum held RB Leipzig to a goalless draw last time out. VfL have now drawn four of seven, but are still searching for their first win of the campaign. They currently sit 16th in the 18-club Bundesliga.

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