46.
19:34
Kick-off of the 2nd half
45.
19:33
Half-time conclusion:
After 45 minutes it is goalless in the Ernst Abbe sports field. The guests from Frankfurt’s role as favorites was reflected in the game design, but the highly praised defense of Carl Zeiss Jena withstood the attacking efforts of the league leaders. Eintracht had significantly more possession of the ball and dominated the game, but were hardly able to create any chances against the hosts’ compact and disciplined defensive bulwark. Only a header from Freigang in the 28th minute caused a hint of danger. Jena defended attentively, hardly allowing any space and consistently keeping the Frankfurt team away from their own goal. Although Jena was unable to provide any significant relief offensively, they showed a lot of commitment and calm in the build-up game, especially through goalkeeper El Sherif. Both teams now go into the second half with different tasks. While Frankfurt has to look for more creative solutions, Jena will continue to rely on a compact defense and wait for counterattacks.
45.
7:20 p.m
End of 1st half
45.
7:16 p.m
Official injury time (minutes): 2
45.
7:16 p.m
In a one-on-three situation, Reuter is left behind, which means that a possible counterattack falls flat.
45.
7:15 p.m
Meanwhile, Lührßen sends another corner to the near post, which is cleared by Jena to the next corner, which in turn lands on the second post, which is unoccupied by the Frankfurt team.
44.
19:14
Shortly before half-time, the game is unchanged. Eintracht starts running and sends a cross into the middle with little regularity. A shot on goal alone cannot be achieved. The highly praised Carl Zeiss Jena defense has everything under control defensively.
41.
19:12
National player Anyomi has to leave the pitch due to an injury that cannot be diagnosed from a distance. Maybe it’s just a precautionary measure. When she was substituted for Wamser, the striker at least held her groin.
40.
7:10 p.m
Substitution at Eintracht Frankfurt: Carlotta Wamser
40.
7:10 p.m
Substitution at Eintracht Frankfurt: Nicole Anyomi
39.
7:08 p.m
Birchwood is on the ground and needs to be treated. The good referee Angelika Söder asks the entourage to continue further treatment on the sidelines.
37.
7:06 p.m
In search of a possible pass point, Senß finally takes goalkeeper Johannes with him. Carl Zeiss Jena delivers well in all parts of the team.
35.
7:05 p.m
The Carl Zeiss Jena jerseys also say “visitjena”. This can also be confirmed by non-Jennese people. Jena is indeed worth every trip! Meanwhile, the game continues, goalkeeper El Sherif can continue.
32.
19:02
After a shot, goalkeeper El Sherif remains lying down and has to be treated. Apparently the knee took some damage.
31.
7:00 p.m
After half an hour, you can be surprised that Carl Zeiss Jena has done it very well up to this point. The Jena players are still missing the relief in the form of their own offensive actions. The same applies to Eintracht, who have not yet had any real chances to score.
28.
18:58
After a cross from the left, Freigang heads the ball in the middle, but puts it well next to the box.
28.
18:58
El Sherif is an excellent development player in the first instance at Carl Zeiss Jena. The goalkeeper is not deterred by the incoming Frankfurt national players and always finds elegant solutions; the chip ball to the outside is usually the method of choice.
25.
6:55 p.m
Reuter is sent long to the left. Before the striker has the chance to relieve the pressure, Doorsoun is already there and steals the ball from her.
24.
18:53
Seventy percent possession of the ball for the guests from Frankfurt speaks volumes, only real chances have remained missing up to this point.
21.
18:52
Eintracht is very careful in their build-up game, but so far they haven’t found the gaps in Carl Zeiss’ defense. A long ball behind the chain lands at Prašnikar, who secures the ball well and places it on the outside. The subsequent edge is intercepted again.
18.
6:49 p.m
In this action it is Lührßen who brings a corner from the right side onto the goal with her left hand. This action is whistled for an offensive foul. The fact remains that Jena continues to defend wonderfully and knows how to keep the leaders from Frankfurt away from their own box.
15.
6:46 p.m
After a quarter of an hour we had zero chances to score on Frankfurt’s side. Meanwhile, a corner kicked by Freigang is cleared at the near post for a throw-in, which results in a cross from the right, which in turn poses no threat to El Sherif’s box.
12.
18:43
The Tifosi in the wide area of the Ernst Abbe sports field defy the temperature and ensure a great atmosphere in the stands. On the pitch, however, it is relatively quiet until there are any real highlights. This speaks in favor of CZJ’s defense.
9.
6:39 p.m
In the first ten minutes played, Carl Zeiss Jena still lacked relief. At the same time, the people of Frankfurt are not yet at operating temperature when temperatures are below zero in the east.
6.
6:36 p.m
On the right, clearance is released in the penalty area. The Frankfurter has her head up and wants to serve Anyomi at the second post, but the striker narrowly misses the pass.
4.
6:36 p.m
The opening minutes clearly go to the eagle bearers. Coach Arnautis’ team determines the game and tries to overcome the Jena bulwark using various ball relays.
1.
6:30 p.m
Game start
18:24
Eintracht would like to say goodbye to the winter break with a win, Jena is hoping for an exclamation mark in the relegation battle. Excitement is guaranteed!
18:23
Key to the game: While Frankfurt can rely on its offensive power and the broad quality of the squad, Jena will try to create pinpricks with a compact defense and quick transition game. It remains to be seen whether the league leaders can muster the necessary patience and consistency.
5:57 p.m
At Eintracht Frankfurt, after the 3-0 league home win over RB Leipzig, there are no changes at all according to the motto “Never Change a Winning Team”. On paper we see a 4-3-1-2 formation.
5:55 p.m
After the 4-2 cup defeat at HSV, Carl Zeiss Jena only made two changes. El Sherif looks after the box instead of Janning. Birkholz also starts in the left midfield of a 4-1-4-1 formation.
5:47 p.m
In the first leg at the start of the season, Frankfurt won confidently 2-0. At that time, Reuteler and Senß met. But the hosts won’t give up without a fight. Things are extremely tight in the table, especially in the basement, because due to the planned expansion of the league there will only be one relegated team at the end of this season. Jena is currently two points ahead of bottom team Turbine Potsdam and two points behind 1. FC Köln. Winning a point against the league leaders would be a respectable success – the first win of the season would even be like an early Christmas miracle.
5:46 p.m
The situation with the hostesses is completely different. Carl Zeiss Jena is in second-to-last place with just three points and is still waiting for its first win of the season. After all: Florian Kästner’s team’s defense was mostly stable – apart from one slip-up against Bayern Munich – so that they never conceded more than two goals per game.
5:45 p.m
The roles before the encounter seem to be clearly assigned. The guests from Frankfurt travel to Jena not only as autumn champions, but also with four wins in a row. With impressive performances in the first half of the season, Eintracht secured themselves at the top of the table and would like to defend this position in order to continue to salute from the top of the table. Coach Niko Arnautis made it clear during preparation: “We have to stay highly focused and give everything we have against a strong defensive team.”
17:23
At the end of the 2024 football year, Carl Zeiss Jena welcomes league leaders Eintracht Frankfurt on matchday 12 of the Women’s Bundesliga. The game kicks off at 6:30 p.m. in the traditional Ernst Abbe sports field.