Union Berlin Secures Last-Minute 1-0 Victory Over SC Freiburg in Bundesliga

In a dramatic Bundesliga encounter on March 15, 2026, Union Berlin clinched a crucial 1-0 away win against SC Freiburg thanks to a last-minute goal by substitute Wooyeong Jeong in the 92nd minute. The goal not only provided the visitors with their second victory since Christmas but also extended their cushion above the relegation zone to seven points, alleviating pressure ahead of their upcoming challenging match against Bayern Munich.

SC Freiburg, playing in front of 33,200 spectators and aiming to bounce back from a recent Europa League defeat to Genk, missed the opportunity to equal their club record of twelve consecutive home games without defeat. This loss marked Freiburg's first home defeat since the season opener against FC Augsburg. Despite making five changes to the starting lineup in an effort to improve performance, coach Julian Schuster expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s display as they struggled to create clear scoring chances.

Union Berlin’s goalkeeper Matheo Raab made his Bundesliga debut, stepping in for the injured Frederik Rönnow, and was hardly tested given Freiburg’s inability to mount effective attacks. Raab’s performance was solid, though he had minimal opportunity to demonstrate his skills due to the low quality of the match.

Union Berlin’s persistence paid off late in the game, with Jeong’s decisive strike securing the win and vital three points in the context of the Bundesliga relegation battle. Meanwhile, Freiburg remains under pressure after continuing their winless run at home.

The match highlighted both Union Berlin's resilience and Freiburg’s ongoing challenge to maintain home dominance, setting up an intriguing remainder of the Bundesliga season for both sides.