SC Freiburg edged 1. FC Köln 2-1 in a high-stakes Bundesliga showdown. Freiburg took the lead in the 25th minute through Nils Petersen, but Köln countered with a 64th-minute strike from Dejan Ljubičić. SC Freiburg held their advantage until the end, securing a crucial three points in their push for the top half of the table.