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Full-time: Leipzig 2-1 Frankfurt
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Full-time
90'
+ 4
Silva goes through
A chance opens up for Leizpig. Geertruida plays it through for Silva, who beats Koch in a one-on-one before squeezing a shot away. But Trapp is there again.
90'
+ 2
Substitution
90'
+ 1
Added time
There are to be four additional minutes at the end of this half.
90'
Šeško goal disallowed
The Slovenian forward runs in behind the Frankfurt defence. He's played through by Kampl and finishes low past Trapp, but the referee correctly judges him to have gone too early.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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89'
Over by Matanović
Marmoush curls the corner in. Theate heads it down for Matanović, who strikes it on the half-volley, sending it narrowly wide.
88'
Great work by Marmoush
The forward dribbles through three Leipzig defenders and into the box before squeezing a shot away from a tight angle. Vandevoordt tips it behind for a corner.
86'
Double change
Frankfurt are going for it. Nkounkou comes in for the goalscorer Brown, and Uzun is replaced by Chaïbi.
85'
Substitution
85'
Substitution
Openda off
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82'
Brown booked
Leipzig look to counter after the Frankfurt corner and Brown sees yellow for fouling Baumgartner to put a halt to the attack.
82'
Substitution
80'
Free-kick for Frankfurt
Brown is bought down in the left channel just outside the box. Marmoush curls one in towards the far post and it takes a touch off a Leipzig player before going behind for a corner.
78'
Nusa shoots
Leipzig counter attack this time. Šeško plays it to Kampl, who lays it off for Nusa to shoot. He curls a low effort towards the bottom-right corner, but Trapp gets down well to make the save.
76'
Leipzig clear
Before the third corner, Frankfurt make a double change, but it does nothing to change the impact of the set-piece as Leipzig head it away.
75'
Substitution
75'
Substitution
74'
Marmoush takes again
This time the in-swinger is headed on target but, Vandevoordt punches clear for yet another corner.
74'
Corner to Frankfurt
Marmoush plays an out-swinger from the right and Theate makes contact, but Henrichs blocks it behind for another corner from the other side.
71'
Orbán sees yellow
The Leipzig captain is booked this time for a foul on Marmoush that halts a Frankfurt counter-attack.
70'
Knauff booked
The wide-man picks up a yellow card for a push on Openda.
68'
Behind by Knauff
Theate whips a venomous ball in from deep on the left side. It finds Knauff on the right, who tries to cross back in from the right, but it goes behind for a goal-kick.
67'
Substitution
67'
Change for Leipzig
Klostermann replaces Schlager just after the hour mark. Seiwald is likely to push into midfield now.
Brown celebrates
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62'
Over by Kampl
Šeško drives at the Frankfurt defence before laying it off to his left and into the path of the oncoming Kampl. The midfielder strikes first time but fires it over.
61'
Deserved leaders
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
2
2.63
0.59
1
Goals
59'
Knauff goes close
Uzun works it well down the right flank. He plays it inside to Knauff, who drives into the Leipzig box and attempts to poke it home with his right boot, but the ball ends up in the side-netting.
55'
Nearly the equaliser
Leipzig clear a ball high into the air on the edge of their box. It drops to Theate, who attempts a wild shot. It's heading wide, but Marmoush nearly creeps in at the back post to get on the end of it, but, despite his best efforts, he can't reach it.
52'
Openda restores the lead!
Seiwald takes the Leipzig corner in towards the front post. Baumgartner wins the first header, flicking it to the back post, where it falls to an unmarked Openda. The Belgian smashes home from close range to regain the advantage for his side.
52'
Substitution
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.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
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.
50'
Dahoud booked
The Frankfurt midfielder receives the first yellow card of the game for a late challenge on Baumgartner.
49'
Taking stock
After a scintillating first half, both sides have come out after the break more cautiously and seem to be sizing each other up, before taking risks.
46'
Back underway!
Leipzig get the ball rolling again for the second half here. Both sides are unchanged.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Leipzig 1-1 Frankfurt
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Half-time
45'
+ 1
Added time
There are to be two additional minutes at the end of this half.
44'
In by Seiwald
Leipzig have a corner. Kampl plays it short to Seiwald, who curls one into the back post. It looks to cause problems for Frankfurt, but The Eagles get it clear.
41'
Brown brings it level!
What form he is in! Theate drills a low pass into Uzun, who flicks it round the corner first-time with a deft touch to find Brown. He hits it low and hard with his left foot, beating Vandevoordt; the ball striking the inside of the right post before going in.
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.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
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.
39'
Nusa from distance
The winger cuts in from the left touchline, beats two defenders, and lets a shot fly. It's well struck, but his effort is just high and wide.
37'
Not short of chances
Goal attempts
4off target
5on target
4off target
2on target
35'
Openda curls one
Nusa plays it through for the Belgian. He deftly shifts the ball from his left foot to his right, creating space in front of Theate, before curling one towards the far post. Trapp saves at full stretch.
Šeško celebrates
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32'
Off the bar!
Orbán brings Marmoush down right on the edge of the box. The Egyptian takes the resulting free-kick, curling it from right to left and rattling the crossbar.
30'
Ball Recovery Time
30'
Great chance for Frankfurt
Good move from the visitors. Knauff floats a dangerous cross into the box. Ekitiké heads it down for Larsson, who hits a powerful half-volley goalwards. Vandevoordt makes a good initial save, parrying it to Ekitiké, who sends the rebound wide.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 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.
28'
Ekitiké attempts the spectacular
Frankfurt have a free-kick in an advanced position. Baumgartner heads it clear but Frankfurt put another cross in. Ekitiké opts for the bicycle kick at the back post, making good connection with the ball, but sending it well over.
25'
Early dominance
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
1
1.52
0.02
0
Goals
23'
Leipzig sensing blood
The hosts have two consecutive corners. The first drops to Openda, who gets a shot away from the edge of the box, forcing another good save from Trapp. Orbán wins the header from the subsequent corner, glancing it narrowly across the face of goal.
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Nearly the double for Šeško
Leipzig are immediately on the attack again after taking the lead. Nusa plays it into the path of Šeško, who rounds the keeper but can't squeeze it past him from a tight angle, with Trapp making a good save.
20'
Šeško heads in the opener!
A period of sustained attacking play pays dividends for Leizpig. Schlager plays a defence-splitting pass into Baumgartner, who shoots first time. Trapp makes the first save, but Šeško is alert to the rebound, rises highest, and nods in from six yards out.
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.
18'
In by Nusa
Once again, Kampl drives his team up the pitch before spreading the play out to Nusa. The Norwegian beats his man and attempts a cross wiht the outside of his boot, but Trapp manages to hold onto it.
16'
Inventive by Uzun
Frankfurt play a free-kick from deep into the Leizpig box. Uzun manages to connect with the ball with some fantastic improvistation, but his effort isn't powerful enough to trouble Vandevoordt.
14'
Henrichs takes...
...and it flies straight into the wall, before the rebound is hit into the stands.
13'
Openda brought down
Theate fouls Openda right on the edge of the Frankfurt box and Leipzig have a free-kick in a dangerous position.
12'
Nusa crosses
Kampl drives forward before laying it off to Nusa. The winger curls a dangerous-looking cross into the box, but Trapp manages to come and claim it.
10'
Over from Knauff
Marmoush works it wide to Knauff, who hits a first-time cross into the box. It's overhit, however, and flies harmlessly behind for a goal-kick.
6'
Chance squandered
Marmoush goes clear into the Leipzig box. Instead of shooting, he looks for Ekitiké at the far post, but he doesn't put enough on the pass and Leipzig intercept. That was a real chance for the visitors.
2'
Goal disallowed already!
An electric start by the hosts. Baumgartner feeds a ball through for Openda to chase. He attempts to chip Trapp, but the keeper parries. Baumgartner follows up the loose ball and smashes it home, but Openda was offside in the build-up. A statement of intent from Leipzig?
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And we're off!
Frankfurt get the first half underway here in Leipzig.
Kick-off!
Rare start
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Šeško and Openda the heroes again?
Leipzig's 3-0 victory over Frankfurt in the DFB cup came as a relief to Marco Rose's men, who overturned a streak of six games without a win. Šeško and Openda (brace) provided the goals that day, and both forwards start again this evening. Can they prove to be the difference once more?
More on those teams
Marco Rose makes three changes to his side that beat Kiel last week. Vermeeren is out serving a suspension and Haidara nurses a muscle issue, so in come Kampl and Schlager, who has recently returned from injury. Interestingly, Vandevoordt is preferred in goal to the veteran Gulácsi. Raum is named on the bench for the first time since recovering from his injury too. Likewise, Dino Toppmöller makes three changes to his side that drew 2-2 with Augsburg. Chaïbi and Nkounkou drop to the bench, whilst Tuta is out with a calf issue. In their places come Brown, Larsson and Uzun.
Leipzig starting XI:
Vandevoordt - Henrichs, Orbán (c), Seiwald, Geertruida - Kampl, Schlager - Baumgartner, Nusa - Šeško - Openda
Leipzig subs:
Gulácsi, Zingerle, Bitshiabu, Klostermann, Raum, Gebel, Jatta, Sakar, Silva
Frankfurt starting XI:
Trapp (c) - Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown – Knauff, Dahoud, Larsson, Uzun - Ekitiké, Marmoush
Frankfurt subs:
Kauã Santos, Collins, Nkounkou, Chaïbi, Götze, Höjlund, Skhiri, Bahoya, Matanović
Larsson back in action?
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Leipzig still in the wars
Marco Rose continues to deal with an extensive injury list of Bitshiabu (muscular), Castello (thigh), Elmas (hamstring), Haidara (muscular), Ouédraogo (thigh), Poulsen (thigh), Raum (ankle), Vermeeren (suspended) and Xavi (ankle).
Frankfurt in the title hunt
Thanks to Bayern's 2-1 defeat against Mainz, victory here would lift Frankfurt to just three points off the league leaders.
Toppmöller on Leipzig
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Marco Rose on Frankfurt
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Psychological boost?
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