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Bundesliga: Eintracht wins 3-0 against Hertha

MMore than the result of 3-0 against Hertha BSC, the reaction of Frankfurt’s sports director Markus Krösche characterizes the performance and the claim of Frankfurt’s Eintracht this season: “The second half was bad, there was no seriousness, a lot of freestyle, that’s not how it works .” Krösche seemed downright annoyed. Eintracht led 2-0 after an enchanting first half-hour thanks to a goal from Kolo Muani, then controlled the game against 17th in the table except for a few moments and scored the well-deserved final score in stoppage time through Buta.

But that wasn’t enough for the sports director. “A 2-0 win in the Bundesliga is dangerous. A corner kick, a header and then the game is open again. We opened the door to Hertha, that can’t be,” said Krösche. His impression was not wrong, maybe formulated a bit exaggeratedly. Because apart from a shot by Ngankam after an hour, which Tuta fended off with his head while standing on the line, the Berliners were not really dangerous. But Krösche was already too much. “We have to bring 100 percent over 90 minutes. If we think 60 to 70 percent is enough, then it won’t work.”

What Eintracht offered in the first half up to the 35th minute, when they decided to wait for the half-time whistle without risk, was simply enchanting. Not every action was clearly and decisively completed, but the ball relay and the development of the attacking moves exuded so much charm and esprit that it was a pleasure to watch despite an imprecise conclusion of the combination. Götze and Kolo Muani had the most spectacular scenes, but Lindström, Sow, new signing Philipp Max on the left wing and Buta on the right also had their moments. Like everyone else, Kamada showed an irrepressible passion for football, but the Japanese also attracted attention because, in a touch of nonchalance, he made three extremely dangerous turnovers in his own half. However, the colleagues ironed out the mistake.

The Berliners were pretty upset by their ongoing malaise, they lacked conviction, so they could not endanger Eintracht. That would only have been possible with the help of the referee. But Robert Hartmann meant well with Eintracht in the three neuralgic cases. The fact that the referee did not recognize the Berlin goal because Niederlechner had previously knocked over Eintracht Libero Hasebe with both hands can be seen as normal outside of Munich, and that he did not award a penalty when Hasebe caught the ball on his arm. The Japanese had turned away from the ball and had his arm on his body.

No longer just preparers, now also executors

However, he did not have to compulsively give the penalty he awarded Kolo Muani. But Uremovic’s touch was enough for Hartmann to make his decision after the Berliner had been fooled by the Frankfurter in the six-yard box. Kolo Muani converted safely, he had previously asked the usual Frankfurt penalty taker Daichi Kamada for permission: “The next shoots Daichi again,” announced the Frenchman.

Seven minutes later, in the 28th, Kolo Muani converted a steep pass from Lindstrom to score his ninth goal of the season and once again became man of the match. While he was outstanding as a preparer before the World Cup break, he is also convincing as an executor in the new year. Four Bundesliga goals in three matches is a sensational rate. “The World Cup and Didier Deschamps’ training seem to have done him good,” said Eintracht coach Glasner smugly.

The Austrian complained about similar things to his sporting director, but was much more forgiving in tone. “I’m very satisfied,” he said before going into detail: “It’s very important that we keep our feet on the ground. We know what we can play, but we also know what we need to be able to play it.” By that Glasner meant full concentration and anticipation. “It doesn’t work with three heels and four step-overs. You have to keep your antennas open, otherwise the opponents will be back quickly.” But Glasner didn’t want to be too critical either: “That’s whining at a high level, but I prefer whining at a high level to a low one.”

Newcomer Philipp Max, whom he had surprisingly called into the starting line-up, also contributed to Glasner’s satisfaction. “Philipp did it very well as long as he had the strength,” said Glasner. Especially in the brilliant opening phase, the left winger had some strong scenes on the offensive. “It’s my game, I want to get back there as soon as possible,” said the 29-year-old three-time international. Only the crosses have not yet found their destination. Max has no concerns that this will change: “We have to get to know each other better. I’m looking forward to finding my team-mates with the crosses.”

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