SC Freiburg's winning streak continues after the international break.

With the 2:1 (2:0) home win in the Bundesliga against FSV Mainz 05, the sports club moved up to second place on Saturday.

Only the worse goal difference prevented Freiburg from regaining the lead in the table that they had already held after the fifth matchday.

Mainz, on the other hand, remained without a win for the third time in a row and is in midfield.

Equipped with a lot of self-confidence, the Freiburg dominated the game over long stretches.

The Rheinhessen lacked penetrating power, especially in the first half.

The two newcomers Michael Gregoritsch (3rd) and Daniel-Kofi Kyereh (37th) secured the next three points for the Europa League participants.

Aarón's goal after the break was not enough for the Rheinhessen (52').

The Freiburg conceded only one defeat in eleven competitive games.

In the DFB-Pokal, they progressed one round against 1. FC Kaiserslautern and Christian Streich's team also started on the European stage with two wins.

Accordingly, the hosts went about it this time in their home arena.

And although there are six "English weeks" before the World Cup break, SC coach Streich has not changed his team for the fourth time in a row.

There had never been anything like this during the 57-year-old's tenure.

His opponent, Bo Svensson, saw a need for action after his team's rather despondent performances in the past.

The Dane changed his starting eleven four times.

Jonathan Burkardt returned after recovering from injury and Anthony Caci, whose goal saved at least one point before the break against Hertha BSC (1-1), celebrated his starting eleven debut.

In addition, Anton Stach should boost the offensive game and Danny da Costa should get the strong left attacking side of Freiburg under control.

He couldn't complain about boredom, because Vincenzo Grifo and Christian Günter presented themselves - as usual - enthusiastically playing.

Even before the game, their coach was looking forward to "happy fans and good guys", after two minutes the mood of the supporters improved even more.

After Ritsu Doan cleverly let the ball through, Gregoritsch scored.

The SC coach liked the appearance of his team.

Again and again he nodded after successful situations on the sidelines.

Svensson, on the other hand, often sought contact with linesman Sascha Thielert and his players.

Even after the lead, Freiburg continued to emit danger.

After a combination worth seeing, Gregoritsch missed his second goal.

Kyereh did better.

It was his debut goal in SC dress.

The will of the people of Mainz could not be denied.

However, they often lacked luck in crucial situations.

That only changed after the change of sides when Aaron scored.

SC goalkeeper Mark Flekken had to get behind himself for the first time after three games without conceding.

Mainz increased the pressure in the final phase, which Freiburg withstood with great difficulty.