Frankfurt Extends Cup Success: 3:1 Win Over HSV Foils Their Desired Rematch

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59,000 fans, three Frankfurt goals and one HSV goal: Eintracht Frankfurt followed up its DFB Cup success with a 3:1 win over Hamburger SV. The result alone provided a feeling of déjà vu: a week earlier, Frankfurt had also beaten HSV 1:3 in the cup – this time in front of a home crowd.

Frankfurt wanted to carry the momentum from its cup tie into matchday eight. Hamburg, meanwhile, wanted revenge. Neither plan came to fruition after the match: Frankfurt took control early on, and HSV only became genuinely dangerous once on each occasion when trailing.

Omari and Moffi Provide a Brief Respite

The first 15 minutes

Frankfurt initially had the better position. The first clear chance fell to Younes Ebnoutalib, who failed to make the most of his opportunity against Hamburg goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes. Not long afterward, an unusual attacking move produced the lead.

Can Uzun played a sweet pass to Fares Chaibi. His pass into the middle found Warmed Omari, who was under pressure from Ebnoutalib, and forced an own goal. Omari put the ball into his own net after only 10 minutes.

HSV were not unimpressed for long. Lilian Brassier defended a cross from Muheim unluckily, Albert Grönbaek won the ball, and Terem Moffi scored from close range to make it 1:1. His 14th-minute goal was Frankfurt’s only further chance before the long break. A header from Robin Koch, which Heuer Fernandes diverted around the post, prevented Frankfurt from taking the lead again.

Onyedika Makes Use of the Corner – Frankfurt Closes the Spaces

The first 47 seconds after the break

The second half was decided shortly after the restart. From Chaibi’s corner, Brassier rose highest. Heuer Fernandes could only parry the header forward, and Raphael Onyedika was there to take advantage. His 47th-minute goal put Frankfurt back in front.

HSV subsequently tried to respond just as quickly as they had before the break. This time, Frankfurt was prepared: Eintracht closed the spaces and applied pressure of their own. After around an hour of play, Frankfurt therefore appeared to be 3:1 ahead, but an offside decision against Chaibi prevented the goal.

The 3:1 is sealed in the 69th minute

Uzun won the ball in a duel with Shafiq Nandja and again played a sweet pass into the attacking line. Ebnoutalib did not let the chance go in front of goal and scored for 2:1. Frankfurt had thereby secured the 3:1 scoreline, and HSV increasingly found themselves under pressure.

Heuer Fernandes subsequently prevented even the 1:4 and diverted Chaibi’s shot onto the crossbar. HSV pushed for an equalizer again in the closing stages. Frankfurt goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, however, remained in position.

Ilicevic Makes Bundesliga History at 16

The record appearance in the 93rd minute

Adi Hütter brought on Niko Ilicevic in the 93rd minute. The young professional had celebrated his 16th birthday only the previous Saturday. Ilicevic has thereby set the Bundesliga record for the youngest player in the competition’s history.

The record had previously belonged to Youssoufa Moukoko. The Dortmund youngster made his Bundesliga debut on November 21, 2020, at the age of 16 years and one day. Ilicevic is therefore one day younger.

The win over Hamburg fits into an entirely positive November: first Frankfurt won the cup, then Eintracht followed up in the Bundesliga. The 3:1 victory was not merely a direct continuation of the cup success. It was also the result of a match in which Frankfurt did not allow HSV to get back into an open game after going behind.

Eighth Place, 15th – and Two Upcoming Challenges

The effect on the standings

The victory moved Eintracht Frankfurt up to eighth place, where the club now has 11 points. HSV remain in 15th and are therefore just two points behind Frankfurt.

Both teams play again on the next matchday. Frankfurt visits SC Paderborn on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m.. HSV hosts Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday evening at 8:30 p.m.

Quelle: vdv Fußball Bundesliga