Doan's Brace Seals Frankfurt's Statement

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A title contender announces itself with ruthless efficiency—Frankfurt's clinical finishing exposed Hoffenheim's fragility in a six-pointer that settled quickly.

Frankfurt's Early Stranglehold

The intensity was suffocating from the opening whistle. Eintracht Frankfurt arrived at PreZero Arena with a blueprint: press high, transition fast, finish cold. Ritsu Doan was the executioner. Minute 17: a whipped cross from H. Larsson found his head unmarked. 1-0. Ten minutes later—Minute 27—J. Bahoya fed Doan again, and he buried it with the composure of a man who'd already won the match. Two goals in ten minutes. 1899 Hoffenheim's defence looked schooled.

Hoffenheim's Brave but Futile Push

Bazoumana Touré tried to be the architect of a comeback, threading three key passes to spark life into the home side. Hoffenheim controlled 58% possession and unleashed 17 shots—a show of balance and intent. But Frankfurt's balance was different: ruthless. Minute 51: C. Y. Uzun made it 3-0, again set up by Doan, who was operating as both finisher and creator. With 6 shots on target from just 9 attempts, Frankfurt's efficiency was devastating. Hoffenheim's 5 on target from 17 shots told the story of a team trying but failing.

The Consolation and the Reckoning

Minute 90: G. Promel scored the consolation, arriving as a substitute (minute 59) to convert L. Avdullahu's assist. A moment of pride in defeat. Frankfurt remains unbeaten with two wins from two, perched second. Hoffenheim, now 1-1 from two matches, sits ninth with just 3 points. The gap is already widening, and the season is young.