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Nkounkou salvages late Frankfurt draw
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Full-time
90'
Into injury time
Will we see a winner?
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Frankfurt level!
What a way to introduce yourself. Nkounko collects it on the left of the box and fires across goal, into the far corner to make it 1-1. Excellent finish from the left-back.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
85'
Five minutes to go!
Time running out for Frankfurt to maintain their unbeaten start to the season as Cologne look to be getting up and running for the campaign.
80'
Substitution
79'
Chabot makes way
In making that block at full stretch, it appears Chabot has pulled something and he has to make way for Kilian. What a performance from the lad who grew up just up the road from Frankfurt.
79'
Substitution
78'
Cologne's brickwall
Chabot is having an absolute blinder for Cologne. He's to the rescue with yet another block, this time sticking out a right boot to deny a goal-bound effort from Ngankam.
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
74'
Frankfurt changes
It's now the home side's turn to reach into their reserves, with a debut handed to Nkounko. Rode also replaces Larsson, while Cologne then make a change in attack and at the back.
73'
Substitution
73'
Substitution
A frustrating day for Frankfurt
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68'
Marmoush off
Marmoush has been lively today, even a bit too much so a moment ago as he was shown a yellow card, but he's now replaced by Ngankam as Frankfurt search for a breakthrough.
67'
Substitution
62'
All the ball
Possession (%)
5842
59'
Double change Cologne
Baumgart calls for Alidou and Olesen from the bench. His side have been under the pump this half.
58'
Substitution
58'
Substitution
57'
Frankfurt short on chances
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
0
0.5
0.88
0
Goals
56'
Chabot to the rescue again
Chabot is having a blinder against his old club. This time he heads clear Petter Hauge's effort from just inside the box. Serious pressure from Frankfurt, serious defending from Cologne.
54'
Superb block
Marmoush this time is freed on foal but his effort is blocked superbly by the flying boot of Chabot. That is incredible recovery from the centre-back. Marmoush almost scores from the corner but his header is again blocked over. A second corner comes to nothing but Frankfurt are upping the ante here.
51'
Götze in the box...
... but he loses his footing. There was a brief shout for a penalty but it looked like the Frankfurt schemer just slipped as he attempted to cut back on his right and shoot. More encouragement for Frankfurt.
50'
Hosts start brightly
There's real intent from the off from Frankfurt who work the ball nicely out on the right but Buta's ball in the box just avoids his teammate in the centre. Good start from Die Adler.
46'
Max-ed out
Having started the half so brightly, Max ended it by giving that crucial penalty away and he picked up a knock in the process to make matters worse. His afternoon is now over, with Petter Hauge on in his place.
46'
Back underway
Will the hosts find a way back into this? Let's find out...
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Substitution
Cologne lead at the break
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Half-time
45'
+ 3
45'
+ 1
Three minutes added on
Can Frankfurt find a late equaliser before the break?
44'
Mad Max
It's that man Max who gives the penalty away and captain Kainz makes no mistake from the penalty spot. Cologne are ahead against the run of play, much to the delight of their travelling support.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
42'
Penalty to Cologne
They've been second best so far, but Cologne have a great chance to go in front...
39'
Frankfurt chances waning?
Frankfurt chances waning?
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45.1 %
38'
39.8 %
36'
Dina Ebimbe again III
Once more it's Dina Ebimbe causing problems from the inside left. This time his shot is well bloked by Chabot and the subsequent corner comes to nothing. More signs that Frankfurt are getting closer to a breakthrough.
Coach watch: Toppmöller
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Coach watch: Baumgart
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30'
Dina Ebimbe again
Buta this time cuts in from the right with ease before laying off to Dina Ebimbe on the edge of the box but he's leaning back and skies it over the bar. Too easy for Frankfurt there.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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25'
First shot on goal
It's a great driving run from Dina Ebimbe who races forward from the inside left and cuts onto his right foot before shooting but his effort is comfortably saved.
23'
Blunt Billy Goats
Cologne have looked solid at the back so far and are coping well with Frankfurt but they can't connect the dots when they get the ball back. Tigges up-top has barely had a kick and they'll be hoping they can find a way to get him more involved.
21'
Buta down
There's a stoppage in play as Buta wears a clearance in the face. He's back on his feet though and looks okay to continue.
18'
Still yet to see a shot
Goal attempts
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17'
Frankfurt getting closer
A move again flows through the left for Frankfurt before Götze plays a lovely through ball to Marmoush but he's eased off the ball before he can get a shot away. Good defending in the end to snuff the danger out.
15'
Max effort
This blog won't entirely be about Philipp Max or just puns on his name today but he is the standout player so far. He's getting very high up the pitch on Frankfurt's left and being found time and time again. Opposite number Schmitz has got a tough afternoon ahead of him at this rate.
Fans out in full force
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8'
Proof of the pudding
Proof of the pudding
Pass Efficiency
6'
Taking it to the Max
Frankfurt left-back Max has looked lively so far and both their best moves have come down his side. The latest sees him leave his man for dust but Cologne are able to clear his teasing ball into Marmoush.
4'
Frankfurt settling
It looks a lovely day in Frankfurt, where each side is taking a little while to get going. Frankfurt string the first nice move together but it fizzles out and Cologne are back on the ball. No shots to speak of just yet but it's very early.
1'
Off we go
Cologne get us up and running...
Kick-off!
The teams are in the tunnel
We're just about ready to get going in Frankfurt...
0:28
Ready and raring
A familiar face
Ellyes Skhiri gets a swift reunion with his old teammates since making the switch from Cologne to Frankfurt. He starts and will be eager to impress today, that's for sure.
Cologne's fixture
This fixture hasn't been kind on Frankfurt in recent years and they are four without a win against the Billy Goats currently after two draws and two defeats over the past two seasons. In fact, Frankfurt have won just one of the last eight meetings (W1, D4, L3) and one of the last four at home (W1, D2, L1).
0:18
Watch: Welcome to Frankfurt!
More on those teams
Frankfurt have gone with just Marmoush leading the line from the off, with Eric Dina Ebimbe looking like he'll be pushed forward to play alongside Mario Götze in support of their striker. As for the visitors, they make a couple of changes to their side today as Linton Maina and Steffen Tigges come in from the start.
Frankfurt starting XI
Trapp (c) - Tuta, Koch, Pacho - Buta, Larsson, Skhiri, Max - Dina Ebimbe, Götze - Marmoush
Frankfurt subs
Grahl, Smolcic, Hasebe, Nkounkou, Chaibi, Rode, Aaronsen, Ngankam, Hauge
Cologne starting XI
Schwäbe - Schmitz, Hübers, Chabot, Paqarada - Ljubicic, Martel - Maina, Kainz (c), Waldschmidt - Tigges
Cologne subs
Pentke, Kilian, Carstensen, Finkgräfe, Huseinbasic, Christensen, Alidou, Olesen, Adamyan
Team news on its way
We're about five minutes out from the teams being announced. Watch this space...
0:16
Watch: Inside the Cologne dressing room-proper
Chabot's back, back again...
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Farewell, Kolo Muani
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Probable line-ups
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Baumgart's mission
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2:03
Point rescued
Toppmöller ticking along
Eintracht - with positive results against Darmstadt and Mainz so far - have picked up four points under new coach Dino Toppmöller. In the previous two campaigns under former boss Oliver Glasner, the Eagles only managed one point after two games.
2:03
Cologne showing signs
Super Sunday
Matchday 3 heads towards its conclusion with a game that promises plenty of sparks. Hosts Eintracht have provided plenty of entertainment on their way to collecting four points from the season so far while Cologne will be desperate to get off the mark at Deutsche Bank Park.
0:30