Eggestein strike sinks Paderborn as Freiburg continue perfect start
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Maximilian Eggestein's goal gave Freiburg a 1-0 away win at Paderborn, maintaining their 100% record after two Bundesliga matchdays.
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Attributed to original sourcePaderborn 0-1 Freiburg Goals: 0-1 Eggestein 26’
Paderborn returned to Bundesliga home action for the first time in six years after their goalless draw away at Mainz on the opening weekend. Meanwhile, Freiburg buoyed by victories in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers and DFB Cup, having also comprehensively won their league opener against Werder Bremen .
Paderborn head coach Ralf Kettemann made one change to his starting line-up, bringing Hamburg loanee Rayan Philippe straight into the side after the completion of his signing, whilst Julian Schuster handed Philipp Treu a first start of the campaign at right-back.
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What happened
Freiburg travelled to Paderborn on Matchday 2 of the Bundesliga and claimed a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to Maximilian Eggestein's strike. The result extends Freiburg's perfect start to the season with two wins from two matches. Paderborn, newly promoted, suffered a second defeat and remain without points after the opening two rounds.
Chance analysis
Freiburg's composed away win at newly promoted Paderborn underlines the consistency that has defined their recent seasons under their current setup. Eggestein's decisive contribution adds another dimension to a squad that continues to punch above expectations in the Bundesliga. For Paderborn, the loss highlights the gap they still need to close against established top-flight opposition, though two early-season results should not yet define their campaign.
Freiburg strengthen their position as early-season pace-setters with a second consecutive win, while Paderborn's relegation worries deepen after back-to-back defeats.