Eintracht Frankfurt secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Friday, marking their third consecutive win in the German Bundesliga. The home crowd at Deutsche Bank Park witnessed an energetic start from the Eagles, who nearly took the lead in the second minute when Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel’s error presented Hugo Larsson with a golden opportunity, but the midfielder missed from close range.
Dortmund responded swiftly, and in the ninth minute, Serhou Guirassy’s header struck the post, narrowly missing the chance to put the visitors ahead. The breakthrough came in the 18th minute for Frankfurt when Rasmus Kristensen made a swift run down the right flank, delivering a precise cross that Hugo Ekitike calmly tapped in to make it 1-0.
In the second half, Frankfurt adopted a more defensive approach, allowing Dortmund to control possession. However, the visitors struggled to convert their dominance into clear-cut chances. In stoppage time, Frankfurt sealed the victory when Can Uzun intercepted a pass from Emre Can and set up Oscar Hojlund, who confidently finished past Kobel to double the lead.
The win elevates Frankfurt to third place in the league, just two points behind second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who are set to host Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday. Meanwhile, Dortmund’s struggles continue as they remain in 10th position.
Notably absent from the match was Frankfurt’s star forward Omar Marmoush, who has netted 15 league goals this season. The club confirmed that the Egyptian international is on the verge of transferring to Manchester City and will remain out of the squad during negotiations. After the match, Marmoush joined his teammates on the field to bid an emotional farewell to the fans, signaling the end of his tenure with the club.
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Frankfurt beat Dortmund in Bundesliga, Marmoush to leave for Man City
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