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Union Berlin goalkeeper Frederik Ronnow saved a first-half penalty in a scoreless residence draw towards Freiburg within the German capital on Friday. The guests received a penalty when Eren Dinkci was introduced down after 22 minutes. Freiburg captain Vincenzo Grifo stepped as much as the spot however had his kick saved by Union goalie Ronnow. Freiburg have missed their previous 5 penalties within the Bundesliga, matching a membership document from 1999.
Freiburg’s Lucas Hoeler had a late likelihood to steal the three factors, however Diogo Leite slid in to stop the purpose.
The draw took Freiburg one level forward of Bayer Leverkusen into fourth spot, whereas Union Berlin are seventh, simply outdoors the European placings.
The match was the primary between the edges for the reason that ultimate matchday of final season, when Union received at residence to maintain themselves within the high division in the identical yr they performed within the Champions League.
On Saturday, league leaders Bayern Munich play at promoted St Pauli, whereas defending champions Leverkusen journey to last-placed Bochum.
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