Eintracht Frankfurt gain top four ground with win vs Kiel | OneFootball

Holstein Kiel started the brighter of the two sides, however they were unable to turn this into a goal within the first fifteen minutes.

In the 15th minute, Hugo Ekitiké's shot was saved well by Kiel's Dähne as he was unlucky not to score for 1-0 for the hosts Frankfurt.

Minutes later, Hugo Larsson got the opening goal for the home side as his knee provided a clever finish for the lead.

Nathaniel Brown clattered a shot onto the woodwork in the 25th minute as his half-volley hit the post as Eintracht Frankfurt were close to doubling their lead.

During the 37th minute, Brazilian defender Tuta capitalised on a failed Kiel clearance at the far post by smashing home the second goal for the home side in the first half.

Just before the break, VAR awarded the home side Eintracht Frankfurt a penalty due to a Kiel handball.

Taking the penalty, Hugo Ekitiké's shot was saved by debutant Thomas Dähne in goal for the northern German side to keep them in the game.

After half time, Kiel brought off Timo Becker for Dominik Javorček in a bid to get back into the game.

During the 49th minute, Ekitiké just dragged a shot wide of the post as it seems to not be his day.

During the 60th minute, Can Uzun scored his fourth goal of the Bundesliga season to make it 3-0 on his home debut.

A calm finish past the Kiel goalkeeper ensured the former Nürnberg youngster put his mark on this game.

In the 68th minute, Hugo Ekitiké was denied once again by Dähne in goal who kept out a low shot.

The 73rd minute provided a consolation goal for Holstein Kiel as Finn Porath slotted the ball into the corner at the third time of asking.

During the latter stages of the game, Frankfurt's Rasmus Kristensen was booked for a late challenge.

In the dying minutes of added time, Ellye Wahi was brought down in the box for Frankfurt but the referee denied a penalty for the hosts.