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Freiburg advances in Conference League despite goalkeeper error, thanks to Scherhant's brilliance
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Freiburg advances in Conference League despite goalkeeper error, thanks to Scherhant's brilliance

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • SC Freiburg defeated FC Motherwell 4-1 in the second leg of their Conference League playoff, securing a 7-2 aggregate win to advance to the league phase.
  • Despite a costly error by goalkeeper Mio Backhaus, Freiburg's Derry Scherhant starred with a goal and two assists, while other players also contributed to the victory.
  • The win marks Freiburg's third consecutive win across all competitions this season, building momentum ahead of their Bundesliga opener.

SC Freiburg has confidently progressed to the Conference League's league phase, overcoming FC Motherwell with a decisive 4-1 victory in the second leg of their playoff tie. This win, following a 3-1 advantage from the first leg, showcased the team's attacking prowess and resilience, even when faced with an uncharacteristic error from their new starting goalkeeper.

Derry Scherhant was the undisputed star of the match, opening the scoring in the sixth minute with a clinical finish. His impact, however, extended beyond his goal, as he later provided crucial assists for Igor Matanovic and Cyriaque Irié after Motherwell had a player sent off. The Scottish side had briefly equalized through Emmanuel Longelo in the 22nd minute, a goal that saw new Freiburg number one Mio Backhaus misjudge a seemingly harmless shot. This moment, however, did not derail Freiburg, who were spurred on by fan support.

Despite a thick goalkeeper error, SC Freiburg has confidently advanced to the league phase of the Conference League.

— dpaReporting on the match outcome.

The match saw Freiburg dominate possession and control from the outset. Even after the equalizer, they created further chances before halftime, with Irié hitting the crossbar. The sending off of Motherwell's Jake Girdwood-Reich in the 57th minute for a foul on Scherhant further tilted the balance. Freiburg capitalized on the numerical advantage, with Matanovic and Irié quickly adding to the scoreline. Keisuke Goto sealed the victory with a late goal in the 85th minute, capping off a strong performance.

This victory marks Freiburg's third win in as many competitive matches this season, including a dominant 5-1 win in the DFB-Pokal. The team's early-season form is a positive sign as they prepare for their Bundesliga opener against SV Werder Bremen. The draw for the Europa League league phase, which begins on October 15, also looms, adding another layer of anticipation for the club.

Captain Christian Günter congratulates matchwinner Derry Scherhant.

— Photo captionHighlighting Scherhant's key role in the victory.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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