Eintracht Frankfurt comfortably beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 with objectives from Hugo Larsson and Omar Marmoush on Saturday night.
Even when it comes to ball possession however Frankurt have been the higher facet within the first half at Deutsche Financial institution Park. Gladbach struggled to take care of the one-two punch of Hugo Ekitike and Omar Marmoush because the pair brought on a number of points for Die Fohlen’s backline, and it was the Frenchman who brought on the primary aim as his cross was headed throughout aim by Ansgar Knauff earlier than Hugo Larsson opened the scoring.
Gladbach continued to try to produce a significant probability on Frankfurt’s aim however they have been unable to trigger Kaua any points on his first Bundesliga begin.
The second half was just like the primary, Gladbach had extra of the ball however by no means regarded as harmful as Frankfurt did when on the assault. Die Fohlen have been in a position to problem Kaua within the second half however the younger Brazilian fairly simply handled what was thrown at him. Rocco Reitz had Gladbach’s greatest probability of the sport as he hit the submit however Frankfurt rode the wave and within the eightieth minute, Marmoush doubled Frankfurt’s lead and secured the win.
Frankfurt seems to be a very totally different facet in comparison with final season as they play extra free-flowing soccer and shall be a facet to undoubtedly trigger loads of points for high groups this season. Whereas Gladbach confirmed their very own weaknesses as they centered play predominantly down the left which as predictable and closely depend on Kevin Stöger.
Subsequent weekend, Frankfurt journey to Holstein Kiel after a Europa League tie towards Viktoria Plzen whereas Glabdach host Union Berlin.
Eintracht Frankfurt XI:
Kaua (7), Rasmus Kristensen (5), Tuta (6), Robin Koch (6), Arthur Theate (6), Ansgar Knauff (6), Ellyes Skhiri (6), Hugo Larsson (6), Farès Chaïbi (6), Hugo Ekitike (7), Omar Marmoush (7)
Others: Eric Dina Ebimbe (5), Jean Bahoya (5), Igor Matanovic (5), Mahmoud Dahoud (-), Niels Nkounkou (-)
Borussia Mönchengladbach XI:
Mortiz Nicolas (5), Joe Scally (5), Ko Itakura (5), Luca Netz (5), Rocco Reitz (6), Julian Weigl (5), Nathan Ngoumou (5), Kevin Stöger (6), Robin Hack (5), Tim Kleindienst (6)
Others: Alassane Plea (5), Tomas Cvancara (5), Philipp Sander (5), Florian Neuhaus (-)
GGFN Man of the Match: Omar Marmoush (7)
First, it’s value mentioning that Kaua, who was making his full Bundesliga debut immediately, put in an excellent efficiency in between the sticks for Frankfurt and didn’t appear missing in confidence like different goalkeepers his age possibly when they’re in an identical place, making seven saves within the course of.
However, it was Marmoush who stood out on the attacking finish. The Egyptian has shaped a formidable partnership with Ekitike within the opening video games of the season and the pair brought on points all night for Gladbach. In Frankfurt’s first 5 video games of the season, Marmoush has 4 objectives and three assists and appears to be getting higher sport by sport.
The 25-year-old’s determination to remain at Frankfurt as an alternative of transferring on the finish of the window additionally continues to appear like an excellent determination.
GGFN | Jack Meenan
