SC Freiburg, the German football club based in the city of Freiburg, shocked Bundesliga giants Borussia Mönchengladbach on Sunday by defeating them 2-1. The match was played at the Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen.
The match started off poorly for both teams as they struggled to create any meaningful opportunities. However, it was SC Freiburg who broke the deadlock in the 66th minute when Stefan Grifo scored from close range after a good through ball from Max Kruse. The goal gave SC Freiburg the lead going into halftime.
Borussia Mönchengladbach looked to have equalized in the 87th minute when they were awarded a penalty kick following a handball incident. However, the penalty was saved by SC Freiburg goalkeeper Tim Wiese, who made a crucial save to keep his team in front.
In the final minutes of the game, SC Freiburg added another goal through a free-kick taken by Robert Lewandowski. The goal proved to be enough for SC Freiburg to secure their victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
The win for SC Freiburg is a significant one as it marked their first-ever win against Borussia Mönchengladbach since the club's inception in 1904. It also shows that SC Freiburg has what it takes to compete at the top level of German football.
Overall, this result will give SC Freiburg renewed confidence heading into the rest of the season. They now look set to challenge for a place in the Bundesliga play-offs, which would be a major achievement for the club.