INGOLSTADT, Germany (Interstat) — Visiting Freiburg U17 delivered a disciplined defensive performance and capitalized on key moments to secure a 2-0 victory over Ingolstadt U17 in a GER U17 Bundesliga match on Saturday, defying pregame projections that heavily favored the hosts.

The Week 8 fixture, played at BZA Süd-Ost, saw Freiburg improve its league record to one win and no losses, while Ingolstadt fell to no wins and one loss to open the season. The result was a surprise according to Interstat’s pregame analysis, which had projected a 2-1 win for Ingolstadt U17 and gave the home side a 55.40 percent probability of victory.

Freiburg established control early. Attacker Tom Richter opened the scoring in the 15th minute, finishing a chance that gave the visitors a crucial lead they would not relinquish. The goal set the tone for a match defined by Freiburg’s organized structure and ability to absorb pressure.

Ingolstadt, frustrated by its inability to break through, saw its challenges mount early in the second half. Defender Admir Gojak received a yellow card in the 49th minute for a foul, and the ensuing minute of play saw Freiburg’s Rouven Tarnutzer also booked, highlighting a brief period of increased tension.

Despite holding more possession and attempting to build attacks, Ingolstadt could not find an equalizer against a resolute Freiburg backline. The home side’s efforts were repeatedly thwarted by poor final passes and strong defensive interventions.

As the match entered stoppage time, Freiburg midfielder Elias Gabriel Klaus sealed the three points. In the third minute of added time, Klaus found the net to complete the 2-0 scoreline, ensuring his team’s victory was emphatic. Klaus played the full 90 minutes, while goal-scorer Richter was substituted in the 71st minute.

The match statistics and final score underscored a classic away performance from Freiburg U17, which was efficient in attack and compact without the ball. Ingolstadt, favored on paper and playing at home, was left to rue missed opportunities and a failure to convert its presumed advantage into a positive result.

The victory provides a strong start to the U17 Bundesliga campaign for Freiburg across all competitions, now holding a record of one win and no losses. Ingolstadt will look to regroup after beginning its season with a loss in both league and overall play.