Eintracht Frankfurt secured a thrilling 3:2 victory over VfB Stuttgart in a dramatic Bundesliga match. Despite Stuttgart’s late surge with goals from Vagnoman and Woltemade, their efforts fell short after a disallowed equalizer. Frankfurt’s goals from Ekitiké, Brown, and Marmoush highlighted their strong performance, while Stuttgart struggled with missed opportunities, including a penalty and a disallowed goal. This win positions Frankfurt third in the league, while Stuttgart continues to face challenges following significant player departures.
Dramatic Finish in Stuttgart: Eintracht Frankfurt’s Thrilling Victory
What an electrifying conclusion to the match! In a breathtaking turn of events during the 86th minute, Eintracht Frankfurt was leading by three goals against VfB Stuttgart on matchday 10 of the Bundesliga. However, the tension escalated quickly from there.
Kevin Trapp made crucial saves, while Hugo Ekitiké and Omar Marmoush played pivotal roles for Eintracht Frankfurt. Their impressive 3:2 (1:0) win over VfB Stuttgart bolsters their ambitions for European competition, positioning them third in the Bundesliga table. In contrast, Stuttgart, who finished as runners-up last season and faced significant player departures over the summer, continues to struggle, facing misfortune against Frankfurt once again.
Stuttgart’s Missed Opportunities
The match started with Ermedin Demirovic striking the crossbar in the 18th minute, followed shortly by a missed penalty against Trapp in the 21st minute. Stuttgart’s first home defeat in the league since October 2023 was crystallized by Ekitiké’s header (45), Nathaniel Brown’s goal (56), and Marmoush’s contribution (62). VfB managed two late goals by Josha Vagnoman (86) and Nick Woltemade (90), but despite their late surge, a potential equalizer was disallowed after a video review, shattering their hopes for a comeback.
Frankfurt’s coach Dino Toppmöller had warned his team about the “enormous force” they would face. Although Marmoush created the first opportunity for the visitors (4), Stuttgart initially seemed stronger. They were impacted by the last-minute absence of Deniz Undav, which left them scrambling for offensive options. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß reflected on the team’s efforts, noting, “We tried everything, but it wasn’t enough,” also highlighting Undav’s missed chance to join the national team for the upcoming Nations League tasks.
In front of a vibrant crowd of 60,000, Chris Führich stepped up to fill Undav’s role but faced frustration against Trapp (10). Demirovic’s header hit the crossbar, and a promising penalty was denied after a review by assistant Bastian Dankert, leading to the conclusion that luck was not on their side this season, marking the fourth missed penalty for Stuttgart.
VfB finally erupted in cheers when Jeff Chabot’s supposed goal was disallowed for offside, adding to their woes. Coach Hoeneß had previously commended Eintracht’s offensive prowess, particularly praising Marmoush as “possibly the hottest stock in Europe.” This proved accurate, as he assisted Ekitiké for the opening goal, marking a club record with their 14 goals after just nine matchdays.
After the break, the action was mostly contained between the two penalty areas until Ansgar Knauff’s run created a chance for Brown to extend the lead, followed by Marmoush’s impressive eleventh goal of the season. Stuttgart struggled to respond, with Demirovic’s crossbar hit (70) being their only significant chance until the closing moments. Vagnoman’s beautifully curled goal brought hope, and Woltemade’s late strike made the final minutes intense, as VfB nearly equaled the score.