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– Juventus beat Freiburg 1-0 on Thursday night thanks to a stunning header from Angel Di Maria.
– The Italian giants were on top for much of the first half, but could not find a way through amid some excellent last-ditch defending from Freiburg.
– They eventually find a way through thanks to a brilliant header from the in-form Argentine winger Di Maria, who thrashed home the only goal of the game.
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– Freiburg did put the ball in the net, but it was ruled out for a handball in the build-up.
– The two sides will contest a second leg in Germany next Thursday.
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