38.
9:40 p.m
The next big SGE opportunity! Chaïbi is an absolute standard specialist. This time the 20-year-old found Dina-Ebimbe’s head with his corner from the right side. From about six meters, the Frenchman failed due to strong foot defense from Öst.
36.
9:37 p.m
Frankfurt absolutely lives up to its role as favorite here. Defensively they have everything under control and on the way forward they continue to show well-kept combination football.
33.
9:35 p.m
The absolute upward trend of the Eintracht offensive continues today. At the start of the season, the Eagles’ attack line was relatively harmless. However, that has now completely changed. This is Omar Marmoush’s sixth goal across all competitions.
31.
9:30 p.m
Great for Eintracht Frankfurt, 3-0 by Omar Marmoush
Now Eintracht is playing in a frenzy! Mario Götze sets Omar Marmoush on the edge of the penalty area. The 24-year-old gets stuck with two attempts. However, the ball also lands at the striker a third time. From the left just inside the penalty area, he finishes the third time in a remarkable way with his right outer instep and elegantly hits the thing into the left corner.
29.
9:29 p.m
Yellow card for Topi Keskinen (HJK Helsinki)
Topi Keskinen slips riskily into a duel with Tuta in the opposing half. A yellow card is rightly given for a hard entry.
27.
9:27 p.m
Great for Eintracht Frankfurt, 2-0 by Robin Koch
The second SGE goal also comes from a standard! Chaïbi hits the subsequent corner kick from the right flag almost flat in front of the five-yard box. Koch keeps the right inner instep in and extends it to the far corner. The ball hits the inside post and from there behind the line.
27.
9:27 p.m
Farès Chaïbi hits the subsequent free kick directly onto the goalkeeper’s corner with his right. Jesse Öst is almost caught by surprise, but is able to direct the ball to the corner.
26.
9:26 p.m
Yellow card for Miro Tenho (HJK Helsinki)
Miro Tenho clears Omar Marmoush with a robust push 30 meters from his own goal. The HJK captain sees yellow and the SGE has a good free kick position.
25.
9:26 p.m
The 1-0 win took away the Finnish champions’ momentum and of course gave the SGE even more security. As a result, the Frankfurters now have everything under control.
22.
9:24 p.m
Eagle bearers are becoming more and more playful. The offensive players act very flexibly and constantly change positions. Now Marmoush is released in the box on the right. From there, the striker deliberately lays it back to the back of the defensive line. Dina-Ebimbe almost finishes directly from the penalty spot. But his shot is too central and therefore not a problem for Öst.
20.
9:21 p.m
Farès Chaïbi takes a corner kick from the right flag high to the first post. There the blue and whites are careful against Hrvoje Smolčić and can clear.
17.
9:20 p.m
Frankfurt games in international business are always something special. Even in the Europa Conference League against a supposedly small opponent like HJK, the stadium is full to capacity and the atmosphere in the stands is outstanding.
14.
9:18 p.m
Helsinki is by no means hiding here. At times the guests even play the game. Nevertheless, the opening goal is not undeserved for the Frankfurt team, as they were dangerous in front of the goal twice in the previous actions.
12.
9:12 p.m
Great for Eintracht Frankfurt, 1-0 by Éric Dina-Ebimbe
Dina-Ebimbe takes responsibility and remains ice cold. The young Frenchman invites the goalkeeper and converts safely into the bottom left corner.
11.
9:11 p.m
Penalty for Eintracht! The subsequent corner kick is not taken because the VAR reported to Viktor Kopiyevskyy. The referee takes another look at the SGE opportunity from before. The images clearly show that Jukka Raitala, who was standing in the air directly behind Omar Marmoush, was still on the ball with his arm spread wide. This was definitely not the 35-year-old’s intention, but his arm was really high. Accordingly, it is not surprising that the referee points to the spot.
9.
9:11 p.m
Almost the lead for Frankfurt! Chaïbi circles a free kick from the right side high to the first post. Marmoush climbs up there and extends to the far corner. Öst really needs every inch to somehow direct the ball around the post.
7.
9:10 p.m
First big opportunity for the SGE! During the build-up, the home team calmly shift from the left to the right side. From there it goes diagonally back to the other side with just a few contacts. Nkounkou, who has advanced far, is taken along the left lane and brings the ball sharply in front of the goal. At the second post, however, the thing slips through Chaïbi’s legs.
5.
9:06 p.m
Koch carelessly loses the ball to Hetemaj in his own box. The veteran promptly takes off from a half-right position. But Grahl is at his post. First, the keeper prevents the ball from slipping through his legs and then he grabs it safely when he follows up.
2.
9:03 p.m
Jens Grahl celebrates a pass from the Finns that is too deep. It is the first action for the 35-year-old, who is celebrating his international debut today.
1.
9:02 p.m
Let’s go! The Frankfurt team, who play in all-black jerseys, let the ball run calmly through their own ranks. The guests line up in blue and white.
1.
9:00 p.m
Game start
8:50 p.m
It is the first meeting between the two teams. The starting position still seems clear. Eintracht Frankfurt is the favorite and not only wants to take on the role in its own stadium, but also want to make it visible on the pitch. The atmosphere is definitely sensational before kick-off!
8:43 p.m
There are three changes at HJK compared to their last league game, which they lost 2-1 against Kuopion PS. Joona Toivio, Jukka Raitala and Përparim Hetemaj are in the starting lineup for Niko Hämäläinen, Georgios Kanellopoulos and Santeri Hostikka, all three of whom are initially on the bench.
8:36 p.m
Dino Toppmöller swaps four times compared to the weekend. Hrvoje Smolčić slides into the defensive line for Willian Pacho. Niels Nkounkou and Éric Dina-Ebimbe take over for Philipp Max and Hugo Larsson. Mario Götze also returns to the starting line-up as a new father and starts in place of Buta.
20:24
Helsinki actually started their European journey in qualifying for the Champions League. However, they were eliminated in the second round and did not advance in the subsequent Europa League qualifying. As a result, the HJK only ended up in the Europa Conference League and is still winless after the first two matches. They lost 3-2 against Salonika at the start and only managed a 1-1 draw against Aberdeen. As a result, their conditions are not exactly optimal. However, that could change today with a win against Frankfurt. Helsinki, as the newly crowned Finnish champions, should definitely have the momentum on their side, despite three winless games in a row.
8:17 p.m
On the last ECL match day, Eintracht lost 2-1 at PAOK Saloniki. Frankfurt conceded the decisive goal almost at the last second. In response to this setback, two consecutive victories followed in the league. The Adler celebrated a 2-0 win against Heidenheim and recently won 2-1 in Hoffenheim. Of course, the SGE now wants to continue this small series of victories in front of its home audience on the international stage in order to get a clear step closer to progressing with a threesome.
19:56
Have a wonderful good evening and welcome to the third matchday of the Europa Conference League. In Group G, Eintracht Frankfurt welcomes the Finnish representative HJK Helsinki. The game kicks off at 9 p.m. in Deutsche Bank Park.