Augsburg and Freiburg shared the spoils in a tightly contested Bundesliga encounter that ended goalless, as both teams were left to rue missed chances.
Augsburg struck the woodwork twice, while Freiburg found themselves frustrated by an inspired Finn Dahmen, who set a new club record for the longest run without conceding.
The two sides entered the match on strong form but with different ambitions. Augsburg aimed to extend their impressive seven-match unbeaten streak and strengthen their push for European qualification, while Freiburg sought to boost their UEFA Champions League hopes.
Both teams arrived full of confidence, with Augsburg fresh from a commanding 3-0 away win over Borussia Mönchengladbach and Freiburg having dismantled Werder Bremen 5-0 in their last outing.
The match started cautiously, with both teams wary of conceding an early goal. Augsburg gradually found their rhythm, carving out the first big opportunity in the 13th minute when Phillip Tietz tested Noah Atubolu with a well-struck free-kick.
The hosts continued to push forward and nearly took the lead midway through the first half. Frank Onyeka unleashed a fierce drive from the edge of the area that beat Atubolu but rattled the crossbar, leaving the home fans in disbelief.
After the break, Freiburg emerged with greater urgency, but Dahmen stood firm, denying Merlin Röhl’s low effort to keep the match level.
That save proved historic, as it helped Dahmen surpass Marwin Hitz’s previous club record with 399 consecutive minutes without conceding a goal.
As the game approached its conclusion, both sides sought a decisive breakthrough. Dahmen produced another crucial stop, making himself big to deny Jan-Niklas Beste in a one-on-one situation.
Augsburg then thought they had snatched victory in stoppage time when substitute Steve Mounié unleashed a shot towards goal, only for the ball to crash against the post, ensuring the match ended in a draw.
The result extended both teams’ unbeaten runs but left them frustrated at not capitalizing on key moments. Augsburg’s defensive resilience, led by the record-breaking Dahmen, proved crucial in keeping Freiburg at bay.
With 433 minutes of shutout football to his name, Dahmen’s performance was the standout of the night, showcasing his composure and shot-stopping prowess in securing a valuable point for his side.
