What an thriller. This match is one of the pieces of Bundesliga history: Eintracht Frankfurt ended their clash with Bayern Munich in a thrilling 3-3 draw
It was the much-anticipated high-voltage Bundesliga tussle between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich. In a complete dramatic game full of adrenaline moments, goals, and late heroics, Bayern Munich dominated possession yet some key seemed to be short at points as Eintracht Frankfurt dealt things well with resilience and determination in order to warrant a point with Omar Marmoush scoring a brace. The game ended in 3-3 tie at the Deutsche Bank Park.
First Half: Took off to a Tearing Pace and Momentum Flipped Over
The team played to their terms right from the word go as both sides wanted the ball to be in their control at the beginning. Bayern Munich, through their favorite swift one-touch football and high pressing, reacted as early as the 15th minute by giving themselves an opening account. South Korean centre-back Min-Jae Kim rose above the Frankfurt defence to nod in a corner from Thomas Müller to give Bayern a 1-0 advantage. The early goal suited the intent Bayern wanted to give the game from the start with possession control.
However, Eintracht Frankfurt didn’t give up and responded seven minutes later in the 22nd minute when Omar Marmoush levelled things at 1-1 to see the side end the first half with a positive note. From close range and assisted by Ansgar Knauff, Marmoush did not miss as the side kept playing to brighten the home side’s mood.
Bayern had really fallen behind in the 35th minute of the game courtesy of Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt. The striker received an excellent Marmoush pass and sent the rattling shot past Bayern’s custodian Sven Ulreich with clinical precision. What an elated crowd was witnessing before their eyes as their team gobbled up Bayern’s defensive lapse to lead the game 2-1.
But the Bavarians responded immediately as well, just like they always do. Three minutes into the second half of the 38th, Bayern equalized through Dayot Upamecano. The French center-back leveled with an aimed perfect header where once more, the backline of Eintracht Frankfurt was in disarray. Half-time score was 2:2 as both teams proved who is stronger in the attacking power.
Second Half: Bayern Took the Control, Frankfurt’s Late Reaction
But in the second half, the Bavarians came out pretty energetic, started holding the ball and began their rhythm and dominated the game. Bayern’s relentless pressure finally yielded fruit on the 53 rd minute as Michael Olise gifted visitors lead the match once again. Bayern were driving 3-2 ahead after this young winger chipped the Harry Kane pass, thumping home from a well-struck shot. Bayern thus appeared to be taking the match home at this stage as they accumulated such a humongous ball possessions and attacking stats.
Although Eintracht Frankfurt lost the center of the park, they never lost hope. They were going to make some alterations in their attack to resuscitate it with the inclusion of Mario Götze and Junior Bahoya with the intent of creating some creativity in the final third. Bayern Munich opted to have a reshuffle to strengthen the defense for stabilizing through Eric Dier and Konrad Laimer.
Bayern’s midfield, marshaled by rejuvenated Joshua Kimmich and Thomas Müller saw well over half the game in their pocket, having completed 863 passes to Frankfurt’s 305. Visitors had 23 shots to Frankfurt’s six, although 13 of Bayern’s strikes did find the back of the net. Yet despite dominating so much of this game Bayern were unable to capitalise on the chances they created in order to extend their lead, partly due to some brilliant defending by Frankfurt and some super saves by Kevin Trapp in the Frankfurt goal.
The Drama
The Final Whistle
Late Drama
Ends In Injury Time
Marmoush’s Last-Gasp Equalizer End
It became pretty obvious towards the end of the game as it entered into stoppage time that Bayern Munich were leaving all points behind for Frankfurt. Once more, it happened against the script for the home team. The man who was behind Frankfurt in the match was Omar Marmoush. He proved himself again the goal-scoring machine by saving a point for his team right at the blink of minutes from the 90th minute. As it stood, however, Ebimbe Éric’s delicious pass ended with Marmoush coolly rolling the ball beyond Ulreich, sending both teams into 3-3 draw and sending the home faithful into raptures.
Marmoush’s equalizer as late as the dying minutes crowned a thrilling game with two goals added to his tally as well as at least one point for Eintracht Frankfurt after the game had slipped from their hands at times. Bayern Munich, on the other hand, will be frustrated not being able to translate their superiority into victory, and Frankfurt celebrated their comeback victory.
Tactical Insights and Statistics:
Bayern Dominating Possession Bayern made a total of 863 passes while dominating the game at 67% possession against Eintracht Frankfurt’s 305. Bayern was only having the problem of not getting successful results out of their dominance in possession, mainly due to tenacious play at the defensive state.
Clinical Frankfurt: Eintracht Frankfurt had just six shots in the game, but showed clinicality with their chance with three scoring chances to their name with a 0.7 rating in xG. Marmoush and Ekitike were pretty clinical finishing-wise, capitalizing on Bayern’s open lapses at the back.
Bayern’s defense was very tired by the Frankfurt counter-attacks and so it was a temporary cushion given by the goal of Dayot Upamecano. Bayern was not in a position to hold back Marmoush and Ekitike at such crucial moments of the game. Their defense led by their goalkeeper Kevin Trapp who made nine saves, were fantastic as Frankfurt gave Bayern no chance for an even bigger lead.
Crosses and Set Pieces: Bayern Munich also took more crosses as they attempted 31 crosses to Frankfurt’s two, but from the chances, they could not convert any into goals. Frankfurt, on the other hand, during counter-attacks and direct plays scares their opponents once they get their goals.
Conclusion: Thrilling Tie-Race End in a Draw
It will be one of the best matches played this season in the league for the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich’s game against Eintracht Frankfurt. Bayern Munich could not shut up shop despite having possession and creating a plethora of chances must give their manager, Thomas Tuchel, quite a lot of homework to do going forward at the back.
In the sequel, Eintracht Frankfurt proved its fighting spirit once again with the come-back against one of the strongest teams in the league. At home, for his home team, Omar Marmoush was the hero, able to score twice so that Frankfurt left with a point.
Neither side will probably take much away from this match, however, as the equipoise of the season plays out in the Bundesliga, games like this become very determinant in deciding the race for the title and qualification into Europe.
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