Bundesliga 26/27 · Round 6 · FRI, OCT 16
Eintracht Frankfurt vs 1. FC Cologne match report: Eintracht Frankfurt edge past Cologne
A second-half goal from Younes Ebnoutalib settled a tight Bundesliga match in Frankfurt's favour.
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Result
Eintracht Frankfurt won 1-0 at home to 1. FC Cologne. The match was goalless at half-time. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Younes Ebnoutalib scored the only goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Noel Aseko Nkili. The goal takes Younes Ebnoutalib to 5 Bundesliga goals for Eintracht Frankfurt this season.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Eintracht Frankfurt were on top for most of the second half. Eintracht Frankfurt were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Eintracht Frankfurt had 57% possession to Cologne's 43%. Frankfurt recorded 7 shots on target to Cologne's 3. Frankfurt also had 7 corners to Cologne's 3.
Discipline
Both sides received two yellow cards. There were no red cards. Benjamin Brand was the match official.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Eintracht Frankfurt the favourites, at an implied 49%; Eintracht Frankfurt won the match.
What it means
Eintracht Frankfurt are now 8th with 8 points and a goal difference of -6. 1. FC Cologne are 11th with 7 points and a goal difference of -3.
Verdict
Eintracht Frankfurt controlled the match on the numbers and found the decisive goal through Younes Ebnoutalib. Cologne stayed in the match but could not find an equaliser. The win lifts Frankfurt above Cologne in the table.