Goto's late goal lifts Freiburg past Schalke to Bundesliga summit
Freiburg, with ten men for much of the match, edged Schalke 2-1 on Sunday, with the winner arriving in the 85th minute.
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What happened
Matthias Ginter gave Freiburg an early lead, and Kenan Karaman equalised shortly before the half-hour mark. Keisuke Goto headed in Vincenzo Grifo's cross in the 85th minute to seal the 2-1 win.
Why it matters
The result moved Freiburg to the top of the Bundesliga after Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich drew.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 3:44 PM ET: Keisuke Goto scored the 85th-minute winner, giving Freiburg a 2-1 victory over Schalke.
- Oct 12, 3:29 AM ET: Freiburg moved above Dortmund and Bayern to top the Bundesliga after those two drew.
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