Eintracht Frankfurt emerged victorious with a score of 3-1 against Hoffenheim in their match held at the PreZero Arena. Ritsu Doan was the standout player, netting two goals in quick succession during the first half at the 17’ and 27’ marks. Can Uzun added a third for Frankfurt early in the second half with a goal in the 51’. Hoffenheim managed to score with a strike from Grischa Prömel just after the halftime break, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Ritsu Doan’s performance earned him the ‘Man of the Match’ honors, showcasing excellent form with two goals and two shots on target. His contributions were critical for Frankfurt’s success in this matchup.
Can Uzun was also pivotal for the visitors, contributing effectively in midfield and scoring a goal of his own.
Hoffenheim’s coach, Christian Ilzer, deployed a 4-3-3 formation featuring goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, with a defensive line made up of Robin Hranac, Bernardo Fernandes, Arthur Chaves, and Vladimir Coufal. Leon Avdullahu, Umut Tohumcu, and Andrej Kramaric occupied the midfield, while the attacking trio consisted of Fisnik Asllani, Tim Lemperle, and Bazoumana Toure.
On the other hand, Eintracht Frankfurt, managed by Dino Toppmoller, also lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Michael Zetterer guarding the net. The defensive unit included Arthur Theate, Robin Koch, Rasmus Kristensen, and Nnamdi Collins. Midfielders Fares Chaibi, Hugo Larsson, and Can Uzun supported the forward line composed of Ritsu Doan, Elye Wahi, and Jean Bahoya.
The match was officiated by referee Timo Gerach.
Looking ahead, Hoffenheim will face Union Berlin in their next fixture, while Eintracht Frankfurt will visit Bayer Leverkusen. Currently, Hoffenheim sits in 9th place with 3 points, while Frankfurt climbs to the top of the table with 6 points, leading the league.
Substitutions for Hoffenheim
59’ 2T – Umut Tohumcu out for Grischa Prömel, Andrej Kramaric out for Muhammed Damar
72’ 2T – Robin Hranac out for Albian Hajdari, Fisnik Asllani out for Max Moerstedt
86’ 2T – Bernardo Fernandes out for Alexander Prass
Booking for Hoffenheim:
12’ 2T Umut Tohumcu
Substitutions for Eintracht Frankfurt
63’ 2T – Jean Bahoya out for Ansgar Knauff, Can Uzun out for Nathaniel Brown
78’ 2T – Ritsu Doan out for Aurélio Buta
82’ 2T – Elye Wahi out for Michy Batshuayi, Rasmus Kristensen out for Oscar Hojlund
Bookings for Eintracht Frankfurt:
45’ 1T Fares Chaibi (Unsporting behavior), 33’ 2T Rasmus Kristensen, 39’ 2T Aurélio Buta