Eintracht Frankfurt delivered a dominant 3-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, with Jean-Mattéo Bahoya orchestrating a superb offensive display.
Eintracht Frankfurt delivered a dominant performance at Deutsche Bank Park, securing a decisive 3-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach. Nathaniel Brown, Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab, and super-sub Ansgar Knauff found the net, with Jean-Mattéo Bahoya starring with two assists.
Heading into the match, both teams sought a vital boost in their Bundesliga campaigns. Frankfurt, sitting 8th, aimed to climb the table after a mixed run of form (DLLDL). Meanwhile, 12th-placed Mönchengladbach needed points to distance themselves from the relegation zone.
The home side started strongly, dictating play early on. Frankfurt's attacking intent was evident as they pressed for an opening goal. They created several promising chances.
Their efforts paid off in the 24th minute. Nathaniel Brown broke the deadlock for Frankfurt, guiding a precise shot into the net. Jean-Mattéo Bahoya provided the assist, showcasing his creative vision.
Just ten minutes later, Frankfurt doubled their lead. Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab capitalized on another opportunity in the 34th minute. Bahoya again supplied the crucial pass, recording his second assist of the afternoon.
Mönchengladbach struggled to find their rhythm despite enjoying more possession. Their attacks lacked conviction, and Frankfurt's defense held firm. The visitors had a tough challenge ahead.
Frankfurt entered halftime with a comfortable 2-0 lead, having expertly converted their chances. Mönchengladbach, with 56% possession but few clear-cut shots, needed a significant tactical shift to turn the tide.
The second half began with substitutions from both sides as they looked to influence the game. Gladbach tried to push forward, but Frankfurt remained organized and dangerous on the counter.
A key moment came in the 70th minute when Ansgar Knauff was introduced for Mario Götze. Knauff made an immediate impact, showing his attacking prowess.
Five minutes later, Knauff sealed the victory for the Eagles. He found the back of the net in the 75th minute, just after his substitution. This third goal put the result beyond doubt for the home team.
The match saw a flurry of yellow cards in the later stages, reflecting the intensity. Robin Koch, Rocco Reitz, Lars Arrhov, and Yannik Engelhardt all received bookings.
Frankfurt proved more clinical, scoring three goals from 11 total shots and 8 on target, exceeding their 1.79 expected goals (xG). Gladbach, despite 56% possession and 20 total shots, managed only 3 shots on target, yielding an xG of 1.18. Goalkeeper Kauã Santos made 3 crucial saves for Frankfurt.
