On Sunday, Eintracht Frankfurt finally broke a disappointing streak.As the second half of the season began, Oliver Glasner’s squad had suffered four consecutive losses at home. However, that run came to an end. Erhan Masovic’s own goal in the 46th minute and Daichi Kamada’s strike in the 52nd minute turned the game around after Sebastian Polter had initially put Bochum ahead in the 19th minute. Glasner commended his team’s resilience, stating, “The players delivered an outstanding performance after halftime,” effectively erasing the memory of the early deficit.
Glasner stuck to his trusted lineup, opting not to make meaningful changes despite the chance to secure a third consecutive competitive victory.The same starting eleven that had triumphed in Berlin and Seville took the field once again. Kamada came close to scoring within the first two minutes but narrowly missed the target. Filip Kostic, a key figure in many attacking plays, also had a chance but couldn’t convert in the 11th minute.
Bochum Strikes First Before Halftime
Bochum seized the initiative with a well-executed set piece. Konstantinos Stafylidis delivered a precise free kick, and Sebastian Polter capitalized with a powerful header to score in the 19th minute. The visitors demonstrated their efficiency in a stadium where the atmosphere was subdued, partly due to the recent passing of Eintracht legend Jürgen Grabowski, which seemed to weigh heavily on the fans.
Just five minutes after taking the lead, Bochum had a golden opportunity to double their advantage. Takuma Asano found himself in a prime position but was denied by an exceptional save from Eintracht goalkeeper Kevin Trapp. Shortly after, Djibril Sow received a yellow card for a sliding tackle, marking his fifth booking of the season. Consequently, the Swiss midfielder will miss the upcoming away match against Leipzig.
Fans paid tribute to the late football icon Jürgen Grabowski.
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in the 30th minute, Jesper Lindström, known for his agility and relentless work ethic, was fouled just outside the penalty box. This gave Filip Kostic a clear opportunity to take the free kick. However, the Serbian midfielder missed twice—first by hitting the defensive wall and then by sending the ball soaring over Bochum’s goal. Later, when Lindström set up Kostic, who collided with Herbert Bockhorn and fell inside the penalty area, the crowd erupted, demanding a penalty (41′). Referee Marco Fritz, however, disagreed, and the video assistant in Cologne confirmed his decision. Eintracht Frankfurt entered halftime trailing 0-1, as VfL Bochum’s goalkeeper Manuel Riemann made a crucial save to deny Martin Hinteregger’s header in stoppage time (45+1).
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The second half saw Eintracht Frankfurt come alive with renewed energy, playing as if they had been set free. Just a minute after the break, they leveled the score. A shot by Lindström took an unfortunate deflection off Masovic, resulting in an own goal. The scoreline now stood at 1:1, reigniting the competitive spirit of the match. Moments later, the game took a dramatic turn. A seamless four-man play involving Kostic, ansgar Knauff, and Lindström culminated in Kamada finding the back of the net. Much like his performance in the Europa League in Seville earlier that week, kamada slotted the ball home unchallenged, securing a crucial lead for his team.
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