On September 28th, a match in the 5th round of the German Top League was played at Freiburg's home field, with Freiburg and St. Pauli as the opposing sides. In this match, St. Pauli showed strong offensive firepower, and finally won Freiburg with a score of 3-0.
St. Pauli took the lead just 12 minutes into the match. Johannes Eggestein sent a precise cross from the right side, and Elias Saad got the ball inside the penalty area and pushed the ball into the goal, giving St. Pauli the first goal. The goal also boosted St. Pauli's morale, and they started the next game with more confidence.
However, Freiburg didn't give up. They tried to equalize the score by strengthening their attack. However, in the 41st minute, Freiburg got a penalty kick chance, but Griffo's shot went wide of the goal frame, missing the chance to equalize the score. This mistake also frustrated Freiburg's players.
Before the end of the first half, St. Pauli extended the score again. Elias Saad sent a precise direct ball from the left side, Afolayan got the ball, made a slight adjustment and then shot the ball into the net. The goal also gave St. Pauli a 2-0 lead over Freiburg at halftime.
After the changeover, Freiburg tried to turn the situation around by making substitutions and adjustments. However, St. Pauli didn't give their opponents too many chances. With their excellent defense and counterattacking ability, they always kept the pressure on Freiburg.
St. Pauli scored again in the 72nd minute. Jackson Irvine sent a precise long ball from the midfield, Elias Saad got the ball and formed a one-touch situation, he calmly shook the Freiburg keeper and pushed the ball into the empty net, sealing the victory for St. Pauli. The goal made it two for Elias Saad in the match.
In the end, St. Pauli finished off Freiburg with a 3-0 win in a tightly contested match, thanks to excellent performances from Elias Saad, Afolayan and Jackson Irvine.
