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Eintracht Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt have issues in defence with Arthur Teate missing having been forced to sit out the win over Union Berlin with a muscle problem.
He joins Timothy Chandler and Igor Matanovic on the sidelines, while Robin Koch is a doubt.
With Nnamdi Collins suspended, Rasmus Kristensen may move into centre-back alongside Tuta, with Ansgar Knauff dropping to right-back.
Ajax

Ajax recover Davy Klaassen from a ban but lose Jordan Henderson to suspension this week.
With Remko Pasveer ruled out and Matheus not included in Ajax's Europa League squad, Jay Gorter is expected to start between the sticks.
Wout Weghorst, Owen Wijndal, Christian Rasmussen and Youri Reeger all miss out due to injury.
Brian Brobbey is a major doubt for Ajax this week but the Dutch side will give the striker every chance to prove his fitness for Thursday’s game.
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90+4'

The match has just finished.
90+3'

Can Yilmaz Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt) receives a precise low pass inside the box, controls the ball and releases it under the roof. Unfortunately for him, Matheus makes a great save to stop his effort.
90+3'

Some great controlled play and passing from Eintracht Frankfurt. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
90+1'

Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht Frankfurt) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the area, but he drags his shot just wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Ajax.
90

3 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

Kaua Santos displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Davy Klaassen (Ajax) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.
89'

Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht Frankfurt) cracked a first-time shot, but the goalkeeper pulled off an amazing save.
86'

Mahmoud Dahoud (Eintracht Frankfurt) was too fierce in his attempt to get the ball from his opponent and Irfan Peljto blows for a foul.
85'

Dino Toppmoller has decided to substitute Mario Gotze and he is replaced by Fares Chaibi (Eintracht Frankfurt).
85'

The referee signals a substitution. Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt) is brought on as a substitute for Rasmus Kristensen.
82'

Mario Gotze (Eintracht Frankfurt) scores an incredible goal! He receives a pass, makes some space for himself and unleashes a long-range thunderbolt of a shot past the goalkeeper into the left side of the net.
82'

Ajax failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
82'

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax) has a good opportunity as he meets a cross on the edge of the six-yard box and heads it towards the target. One of the defenders stands on the goal line and manages to keep the ball out. Good work from Ajax as they win a corner.
80'

Mika Godts (Ajax) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort that sails miles wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Eintracht Frankfurt.
78'

Here is a change. Dies Janse is going off and Francesco Farioli gives the last tactical orders to Jorrel Hato (Ajax).
78'

Goal! Great link up play between Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) and Mika Godts gives the former a clear sight of goal on the edge of the box. He doesn't disappoint and beats the keeper in the bottom left corner. 3:1.
76'

Hugo Ekitike comes off the pitch to be replaced by Michy Batshuayi (Eintracht Frankfurt).
76'

The substitution has been made. Mahmoud Dahoud (Eintracht Frankfurt) has replaced Ellyes Skhiri.
75'

The ball is cleared after Mika Godts (Ajax) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
72'

Dino Toppmoller prepares a substitution. Jean-Matteo Bahoya is replaced by Can Yilmaz Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt).
70'

The attendance for today's match is 57500.
69'

We are about to witness a subsitution. Anton Gaaei (Ajax) for Lucas Rosa.
67'

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) makes a great solo run and pulls the trigger from inside the box, beating Matheus with a strike into the right side of the goal. He makes it 3:0.
66'

The players claim that Branco van den Boomen (Ajax) handled the ball and it seems they are right.
63'

Francesco Farioli has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Mika Godts (Ajax) replacing Steven Berghuis.
63'

Francesco Farioli has decided to make a change. Bertrand Traore (Ajax) replaces Don-Angelo Konadu.
63'

That's the end of the game for Jorthy Mokio, who is replaced by Kenneth Taylor (Ajax).
62'

Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht Frankfurt) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Matheus intercepts the ball.
60'

Steven Berghuis (Ajax) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Kaua Santos, who smothers the ball.
60'

Steven Berghuis (Ajax) has the goal in his sights after a good run to the edge of the box, but his weak effort flies well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Eintracht Frankfurt will have a goal kick.
58'

Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht Frankfurt) gets the ball and drives a shot high over the bar from the edge of the area. The ball goes out of play and Ajax will have a goal kick.
57'

Lucas Rosa (Ajax) knocks his opponent down with an over-the-top tackle.
56'

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
53'

Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht Frankfurt) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Irfan Peljto saw the whole situation.
52'

A nice pass finds Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) in space. He sets himself up and hammers in a fantastic shot from distance that looks bound for the bottom right corner, but Matheus pulls off a breathtaking save to deny him.
52'

Ajax take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
51'

Branco van den Boomen (Ajax) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it. Ajax have been awarded a corner kick.
49'

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) meets a delivery on the edge of the penalty area and shoots towards to the bottom left corner. He didn't put enough power into the effort, though, and Matheus pulls off an easy save.
46'

Irfan Peljto blows his whistle and the second half starts.
45+2'

That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.
45+1'

Lucas Rosa (Ajax) decides to take on a mid-range shot after a rebound falls into his path, but he was unbalanced and the shot subsequently goes well wide of the left post.
45+1'

Ajax work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
45+1'

The fourth official shows 1 min. of added time.
45'

Ajax can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield. Ajax have a corner.
45'

Steven Berghuis (Ajax) latches on to an accurate pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a strong shot towards the roof of the net, but his effort is denied by the well positioned keeper with a stunning save. The referee points to the corner flag and Ajax will take a corner.
45'

Ajax quickly take a corner kick with a short pass.
44'

Excellent touch by Steven Berghuis (Ajax)! He latches on to a precise pass deep into the box and produces a low drive towards the right post. The goalkeeper pulls off a beautiful save to deny him. The ball is out of play. Ajax win a corner kick.
41'

This was a piece of cake for Kaua Santos. Davy Klaassen (Ajax) found himself some space after latching on to a pass, but his strike only went towards the middle of the goal and into the gloves of the prepared keeper.
39'

Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht Frankfurt) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball.
39'

Rough tackle by Lucas Rosa (Ajax). The referee blows his whistle for a foul. It's a free kick to Eintracht Frankfurt, but they probably won't attempt a direct shot on goal from here.
38'

Ajax fail to threaten from the corner kick as the opposition's goalkeeper plucks the ball out of the air.
37'

Ajax couldn't find the way to score from a mid-range free kick as Kaua Santos (Eintracht Frankfurt) leaped high and intercepted the cross.
36'

Irfan Peljto interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Hugo Larsson (Eintracht Frankfurt).
33'

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax) picks up a pass and tries his luck from mid-range low towards the middle of the goal, but Kaua Santos is equal to it and makes an easy save.
31'

Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht Frankfurt) is forced to stop his forward run after being caught in an offside position by the linesman.
31'

The ball is whipped in from the corner by Mario Gotze (Eintracht Frankfurt), but one of the defenders gets it clear.
30'

Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht Frankfurt) had a great opportunity from mid-range. His powerful volley was directed towards the right side of the goal, but Matheus was alert and made an astonishing save! The ball is out of play and Eintracht Frankfurt manage to earn a corner.
29'

That's unlucky! Branco van den Boomen (Ajax) beautifully controls a pass and from the edge of the box drills a shot in on goal, but it's inadvertently blocked by a defender and cleared.
28'

So close! Mario Gotze (Eintracht Frankfurt) delivers a cross into the box, it almost finds the head of one of his teammates, but one of the defenders is quickest to the ball and coolly deals with the threat.
27'

Daniele Rugani (Ajax) has picked up a minor injury, but it looks like he will be able to continue.
27'

Irfan Peljto blows his whistle after Branco van den Boomen (Ajax) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle. Eintracht Frankfurt are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
25'

Goal! Mario Gotze (Eintracht Frankfurt) beautifully controls a strongly hit pass from Robin Koch inside the box. He cuts inside his marker and rifles the ball into the middle of the goal. 2:0.
23'

Daniele Rugani (Ajax) picks up an injury.
21'

Steven Berghuis (Ajax) neatly controls a driven pass on the edge of the box, glances up and cracks a beautiful drive goalwards that sails just over the bar. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Eintracht Frankfurt.
19'

Ajax slow the tempo of the game down by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult at the moment, very physically demanding to run without the ball.
16'

Hugo Larsson (Eintracht Frankfurt) pulls the jersey of one of the opposition players and Irfan Peljto blows his whistle for a foul.
15'

A clever short pass gives Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) a clear goal scoring opportunity, but he fluffs his lines and rifles the ball well wide of the right post. The ball goes out of play and Ajax will have a goal kick.
14'

The game is interrupted. Steven Berghuis (Ajax) has violated the rules in the battle for the ball. No protests or gestures are being made as he is quite aware of what he did.
12'

The ball possession is 69:31.
10'

Jean-Matteo Bahoya (Eintracht Frankfurt) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
7'

Goal! Jean-Matteo Bahoya (Eintracht Frankfurt) finds himself some space inside the box to get on the end of a pass from Hugo Ekitike, then sends the ball into the bottom left corner. 1:0.
5'

Corner kick. Mario Gotze (Eintracht Frankfurt) is ready to send the ball into the box.
5'

Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht Frankfurt) unleashed a monstrous piledriver. He controlled a pass, glanced up at goal and shot from the edge of the box. It could have been a difficult one for the keeper, but the ball fortunately hit one of the defenders and ball bounced away. Eintracht Frankfurt force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
3'

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt) leaps high to meet a lofted pass inside the six-yard box, but his header flies yards wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Ajax.
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The match has just started.

The players are out and the match is about to start. Ajax will have the kick-off.

Irfan Peljto was nominated as the referee for this game.

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