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Eintracht Frankfurt

The question is whether Eagles Head Coach Dino Toppmöller will play one or two up front. If he decides on just one, Can Uzun is able to play in behind Ekitike.
Ex-Leeds defender Robin Koch is struggling with a shoulder injury, while Igor Matanovic has a foot injury.
With Koch injured, Toppmöller may decide to experiment on a 3/4/5 man defence with tougher games on the horizon.
Holstein

Marco Komenda and Finn Porath both sustained head injuries last weekend, but are likely to be available.
Nicolai Remberg is available after suspension, but Steven Skrzybski is ruled out with a muscle injury.
Colin Kleine-Bekel is on his way back from an ACL injury. Patrick Erras has a concussion, Marvin Schulz is battling a muscle injury, while Alexander Bernhardsson is ruled out for several weeks with a patella injury.
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90+6'

That's the end of the match.
90+5'

There's a melee in the box, but the referee isn't interested in the appeals from Eintracht Frankfurt for a penalty. Play continues.
90+5'

Dominik Javorcek (Holstein Kiel) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
90+4'

Some great controlled play and passing in the middle of the pitch from Holstein Kiel.
90+1'

The substitution has been made. Jean-Matteo Bahoya (Eintracht Frankfurt) has replaced Hugo Ekitike.
90+1'

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) has a goal ruled out for offside!
90

There will be a minimum of 5 min. of added time.
88'

The resulting corner from Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) only finds one of the defenders, who heads it out of danger.
88'

The resulting corner from Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) comes to nothing. Good work from Holstein Kiel as they win a corner.
88'

PENALTY APPEAL by Holstein Kiel, but the referee thinks it was a fair challenge and play continues!
87'

Nothing comes of the resulting corner from Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel). The defence is alert and manages to cut it out.
85'

The foul by Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht Frankfurt) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Robert Hartmann.
84'

Mahmoud Dahoud (Eintracht Frankfurt) misses a great opportunity to convert the free kick from the edge of the penalty box after firing the ball high over the crossbar of the goal. The ball goes out of play and Holstein Kiel will have a goal kick.
83'

Tuta (Eintracht Frankfurt) whips the ball into the penalty area, but one of the defenders is alert and spanks it away.
81'

The substitution is prepared. Magnus Knudsen (Holstein Kiel) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Marco Komenda.
81'

Dominik Javorcek (Holstein Kiel) commits a foul and Robert Hartmann immediately signals a free kick. Eintracht Frankfurt are awarded a free kick. Let's see what they create from this.
79'

Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) takes the corner but only sends it into a huddle of the defenders and one of them makes a good clearance.
78'

Dominik Javorcek (Holstein Kiel) is penalised for a foul. Robert Hartmann had a clear view and blows his whistle. Free kick. Eintracht Frankfurt will probably just try to cross the ball in from here.
74'

Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht Frankfurt) attempts to find the head of one of his teammates with a promising cross into the box, but a defender outjumps the attackers and averts the threat.
73'

Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) pounces on a rebound inside the box from a Jann-Fiete Arp shot and sends the ball into the back of the net. The score is 3:1.
72'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Marko Ivezic (Holstein Kiel) is coming onto the pitch as Ivan Nekic cannot continue after picking up an injury.
71'

Dino Toppmoller has decided to make a change. Elye Wahi (Eintracht Frankfurt) replaces Can Yilmaz Uzun.
71'

It's time for a substitution. Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) comes on in place of Nathaniel Brown.
70'

Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
68'

Can Yilmaz Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) whips in a cross from the corner, but Thomas Dahne is well positioned and punches the ball away.
68'

A neat pass is well received by Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt), who is lurking on the edge of the box and strikes the ball on goal. The goalkeeper makes a decent save to block his shot. Eintracht Frankfurt have been awarded a corner kick.
67'

Eintracht Frankfurt seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
63'

Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) takes a mid-range free kick, but his miskick only goes into the stands. Poor shot! The ball goes out of play and Eintracht Frankfurt will have a goal kick.
63'

Holstein Kiel win a free kick. It's a promising situation for a direct shot.
62'

Robert Hartmann shows the yellow card to Mahmoud Dahoud (Eintracht Frankfurt) for a heavy challenge.
60'

Goal! A mistake from the defence gifted a chance to a lurking Can Yilmaz Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt), who keeps his cool and rolls the ball into the net from close range. 3:0.
59'

Marcel Rapp prepares a substitution. Lewis Holtby is replaced by Andu Yobel Kelati (Holstein Kiel).
59'

Phil Harres will be replaced by Shuto Machino (Holstein Kiel).
58'

Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht Frankfurt) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
57'

16:3 – the total goal attempt statistics.
53'

Holstein Kiel are bossing possession at the moment by exchanging some precise passes from player to player.
50'

Dino Toppmoller is forced to make a change. Oscar Hojlund is unable to continue due to injury, Mahmoud Dahoud (Eintracht Frankfurt) comes on.
49'

Oscar Hojlund (Eintracht Frankfurt) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
49'

Excellent touch by Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)! He latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box and produces a shot goalwards which goes way wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Holstein Kiel.
46'

Here is a change after the half-time break. Timo Becker is replaced by Dominik Javorcek (Holstein Kiel).
46'

The second half has just started.
45+5'

Robert Hartmann blows his whistle to signal the end of the first-half action.
45+5'

Jann-Fiete Arp (Holstein Kiel) takes the corner, but he overhits it and none of his teammates are able to reach the ball. The ball goes out of play and Eintracht Frankfurt will have a goal kick.
45+1'

An attempted cross from Oscar Hojlund (Eintracht Frankfurt) is cleared.
45+1'

Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
45

4 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) wastes a huge opportunity to score from the penalty spot. He attempts to slot into the bottom right corner, but Thomas Dahne pulls off a superb save. Eintracht Frankfurt get a corner.
45'

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.
45'

The Eintracht Frankfurt players are happy as the referee awards a PENALTY after the VAR review!
44'

There's a break in play and referee Robert Hartmann must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Eintracht Frankfurt using VAR. This could be interesting!
43'

Surely that's handball by one of the Holstein Kiel players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!
42'

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) finds his way to a cross and strikes towards the goal, but one of the defending players deflects the ball away. The ball is out of play. Eintracht Frankfurt win a corner kick.
42'

The Eintracht Frankfurt players are exchanging some short passes.
37'

Tuta (Eintracht Frankfurt) finds some space inside the box to meet a beautiful cross and with a precise low drive puts the ball into the bottom left corner.
37'

Eintracht Frankfurt force their opponents to concede a corner.
36'

Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt) sends the ball into the box from the side of the pitch, but his cross is blocked.
33'

Oscar Hojlund (Eintracht Frankfurt) is clearly asking for some medical attention with his painful gestures. The extent of his injury is yet to be discovered.
32'

Can Yilmaz Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) latches on to a precise pass on the edge of the box, but miskicks his shot and the ball goes high over the bar. Poor effort! The ball goes out of play and Holstein Kiel will have a goal kick.
29'

Ball possession – 61:39.
27'

The Holstein Kiel players are exchanging some short passes to try and open up the opposition’s defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
24'

Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt) blows a good opportunity to score. Without any hesitation he fires in a shot from mid range, but the ball crashes against the right post!
22'

Mario Gotze (Eintracht Frankfurt) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Robert Hartmann who sees an offensive foul. Holstein Kiel have a free kick.
21'

Can Yilmaz Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) collects a pass and finds himself in a good position to strike from the edge of the box, but his attempt is blocked.
19'

A pass travels right across the box to Armin Gigovic (Holstein Kiel) and gives him a sight of goal. He tries to beat the keeper low in the middle of the goal, but Kevin Trapp denies him with a decent save.
18'

Goal! Nathaniel Brown shows great vision to find Hugo Larsson (Eintracht Frankfurt) with a cheeky pass inside the box, and his first-time shot is precise and sails into the right side of the goal. 1:0.
15'

Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt) takes a short pass in his stride and attempts to beat the keeper from mid-range, but the shot screeches just wide of the right post.
15'

Mario Gotze (Eintracht Frankfurt) rolls the ball short to a teammate from the corner instead of sending a cross into the box.
15'

A sweet pass finds Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) on the edge of the box, and he drills the ball towards the left side of the goal. Thomas Dahne is almost caught out but pulls off a brilliant save at the last second. Eintracht Frankfurt have been awarded a corner kick.
13'

Hugo Larsson (Eintracht Frankfurt) jumps highest on the edge of the box to connect with the ball from the free kick and produces a perfect goalward header! The keeper reacts coolly and makes an easy save.
12'

Nicolai Remberg (Holstein Kiel) knocks his opponent down with an over-the-top tackle. Eintracht Frankfurt have a free kick.
11'

Marco Komenda (Holstein Kiel) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Robert Hartmann no option but to blow his whistle. Eintracht Frankfurt have been awarded a free kick.
9'

Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt) controls a square pass, he moves forward then unleashes a wild shot from mid-range which goes so far wide it nearly hits the corner flag. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Holstein Kiel.
9'

Eintracht Frankfurt control the tempo of the game by exchanging some accurate short passes.
6'

60:40 – the ratio of ball possession.
4'

Lewis Holtby (Holstein Kiel) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Kevin Trapp, who smothers the ball.
3'

The Holstein Kiel players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
2'

The linesman signals that David Zec (Holstein Kiel) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
1'

Robert Hartmann couldn't ignore the rough tackle by Mario Gotze (Eintracht Frankfurt) and blew his whistle.
1'

The match has just started.

Holstein Kiel will kick the game off.

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Robert Hartmann.

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