Freiburg’s Japanese winger Ritsu Doan scored late to secure a 2-1 home win over under-pressure Hoffenheim on Sunday, lifting his side up to fourth in the Bundesliga.

RB Leipzig’s 3-0 victory over Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday had pushed Freiburg out of the top four heading into the match. 

Trying to keep on track for their first ever taste of Champions League football, Freiburg scored early through Maximilian Eggestein, who pounced on a loose ball after a swerving delivery from Vincenzo Grifo. 

Hoffenheim hit back early in the second half thanks to a low drive from midfielder Angelo Stiller. 

Hoffenheim defender Ozan Kabak picked up a second yellow card with six minutes remaining for throwing the ball away, handing Freiburg the advantage in the closing stages. 

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