Eintracht Frankfurt claimed a 3-1 Bundesliga Round 8 victory over Hamburger SV at Deutsche Bank Park, with Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika scoring the decisive second-half goal against fellow Nigerian Terem Moffi’s Hamburg side.
Match timeline
- Frankfurt made the early breakthrough in the 10th minute when Hamburg defender Warmed Omari turned the ball into his own goal.
- Hamburg responded four minutes later as Moffi converted from Albert Grønbæk’s pass to level the contest.
- The teams went into the interval tied at 1-1.
- Onyedika restored Frankfurt’s advantage two minutes after the restart, finding the net in the 47th minute.
- Farès Chaïbi appeared to add another Frankfurt goal in the 62nd minute, but VAR ruled it out for offside.
- Hamburg made a change in the 63rd minute, with Patson Daka taking Moffi’s place.
- Younes Ebnoutalib wrapped up the win in the 69th minute, converting an assist from Can Uzun.
Ratings and match statistics
Onyedika received an 8.5 rating from FotMob, the highest score among Frankfurt’s players, while Moffi was rated 7.6. Hamburg goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes was named Player of the Match after earning a 9.0 rating.
Frankfurt held 52% possession and outshot their visitors 15-12. They also led the expected-goals figures, 1.95 to 1.05.
Referee Florian Exner issued seven yellow cards during the match, including one shown to Frankfurt coach Adolf Hütter for dissent. Eight minutes of added time were played.
