VfB Stuttgart secured a 1‑0 victory over SC Freiburg in the first matchday of the Bundesliga’s 20th round, thanks to a late goal. The match was a tight affair, with both sides creating chances but neither translating them into scores for most of the game. In the first half, Stuttgart dominated possession and produced more opportunities yet failed to convert. Freiburg, on the other hand, focused on a compact defence and patiently awaited counter‑attacks.
The second half opened similarly. Stuttgart continued to press for breakthroughs against Freiburg’s steadfast backline, while the home team sought to exploit any counter‑play. It was not until the 90th minute that the game changed: Ermedin Demirovic struck from the edge of the penalty area with a powerful long‑range shot, giving the hosts the narrow win.
The result lifts Stuttgart to fourth place in the standings, with Freiburg remaining three positions lower. Following this match, Stuttgart will face Holstein Kiel in the DFB‑Cup on Wednesday, while Freiburg prepare for a league clash against Werder Bremen next Saturday.
