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The semi-final of Eintracht Frankfurt with Chelsea in the UEFA Europa League remains well prepared after the superb first match of Luka Jovic was canceled by Pedro in a draw (1-1) in the first leg at the Commerzbank-Arena on Thursday.
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Chelsea
Goals: 1-0 Jovic (23 #), 1-1 Pedro (45))
There was no training period in an animated first half; both teams progressed at every opportunity. Filip Kostic kicked the back post with the first goal of the match and David Abraham scored on a free kick before Jovic managed to get out of the stalemate, trying to turn the ball away from Kepa to end the match. a counterattack. However, Chelsea grew up in the game and after Pedro and Ruben Loftus-Cheek came closer, the first equalized at half-time with a left-foot shot after Frankfurt struggled to handle the corner.
The visitors also took advantage of this momentum in the second period, after Loftus-Cheek shot after a good double with Pedro, before David Luiz hit the crossbar with a 30-yard free-kick. The Eagles valiantly defended and fought to return to the match as the match continued. Makoto Hasebe nearly completed the scoring after strong pressure forced Jorginho to make a mistake while playing at the back, but the Japanese veteran's shot was saved by Kepa. Abraham had the last chance to give the advantage to Adi Hütter's team, but came back late on a corner to let the match end on the return leg to London next week.
Luka Jovic (c.) Opened the scoring for Eintracht Frankfurt with this superb header in the first half. – 2019 Getty Images
Match statistics
- Jovic has scored 26 goals in all competitions in 2018/2019 and now has only one behind his Chelsea counterpart to 10 goals, Giroud, in the scoreboard of the Europa League.
- With Jovic, Sebastien Haller (five), Kostic (four) and Rebic (one) account for 65% of the goals of the Europa League in Frankfurt so far this season.
- Paciencia has scored four goals in 15 matches since returning from a knee injury in February, including one in Benfica in the quarter-finals.
- Frankfurt was one of seven teams, along with Chelsea, to pbad the undefeated group stages.
- Like Rüdiger, Chelsea's Andreas Christensen also played in the Bundesliga. The Dane played 62 selection matches with Gladbach between 2015 and 2017.
- Chelsea's Hazard has scored 16 goals in the Premier League in 2018/19, but has not scored goals in six appearances in the Europa League.
The queues
Frankfurt: Trapp – Hinteregger, Abraham (c), Falette – Hasebe – Costa da, Fernandes (Paciencia 73), Rode, Kostic – Gacinovic (Willems 90 + 2) – Jovic
Unused submarines: Rönnow, Ndicka, from Guzman, Torró, Chandler
Outside: Rebic (suspended), Tawatha (ankle), Haller (abdominal)
Coach: Adi Hütter
Chelsea: Kepa – Azpilicueta (c), Christensen, Luiz, Emerson – Kante, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek (Kovacic 90 & # 39;) – Pedro, Giroud, Willian (Risk 62 & # 39;)
Unused submarines: Caballero, Zappacosta, Alonso, Barkley, Higuain
Outside: Hudson-Odoi (Achilles), Rüdiger (knee)
Coach: Maurizio Sarri
Filip Kostic (here, with Chelsea striker, Pedro) has been an indefatigable presence, as always, in Frankfurt. – AFP / Getty Images
As it happened
ALL TO PLAY!
This one is still in the balance despite the goal on the outside of Chelsea and Frankfurt will be confident for the return match. That is the belief on this side that should also welcome Haller and Rebic in the match next week. Thank you for joining us tonight and we'll see you again in a week!
90 + 5 P FULL TIME!
There must be no late dramas at the Commerzbank Arena and Eintracht Frankfurt will now head to Chelsea with a level of equality at 1-1. They started so well and Jovic's ninth goal of the season in the Europa League gave them a first half lead before Pedro was tied for a decisive blow. Chelsea has a vital goal outside, but Frankfurt is in this situation.
90 + 1 & # 39; FIVE MINUTES
The fourth official raises the picture and shows that we will have five minutes of rest. Will we see a late drama?
85 "GREAT LUCK!
Oh my. Frankfurt captain Abraham has a great chance to score 2-1 from Frankfurt, but he is at the limit. It's a free head, but he can not pbad the ball and send it to the goal. From the goal kick, Frankfurt is almost back in, but for a good recovery Luiz. It's the Frankfurt we know and love.
81 & # 39; So, so close!
Much better Frankfurt and some fantasies da Costa allow him to overtake Emerson on the right flank. His cross is superb but Paciencia lacks accuracy because he slips but can not reach him and draw at home. Frankfurt wants to finish here, can they have a winner?
78 "CALL FOR PENALTY!
Frankfurt is in Chelsea's penalty area and his shot hits the surface hits Olivier Olivier, resulting in a penalty call from the hosts for handball. The official waves are playing and nothing is happening.
76 'A fine save
Trapp again denies Chelsea, this time taking Luiz's lead to maintain the score. In a short time, you have the impression that Frankfurt will be happy to make a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge next week.
73 – Rolling the dice
Such is Hütter's way to Frankfurt, the hosts do not hold back here. Paciencia replaces Fernandes to give Frankfurt a point of contact and Jovic support in advance.
65 & # 39; FIRST FORK FRANKFURT
Suddenly, Frankfurt anime and Jovic finds space and the field opens in front of him. A lung shot from Fernandes is waiting to be intercepted by the center but the Serbian striker does not see him and surpbades his pbadport for Kostic on the left. The first opening that Frankfurt has created that instantly raises the crowd. Much better.
DANGER OF 61 & # 39;
Chelsea plays his trump with the introduction of Hazard for Willian. This remaining half hour is a big test for Hütter's men.
60 'OF THE BAR!
What a backup, Kevin Trapp. The Frankfurt goalkeeper flies right and at his fingertips on Luiz's free kick for the corner and takes a corner to keep the score at 1-1. Frankfurt did not manage to get Kostic, da Costa, Gacinovic or Jovic on the ball in that half. This means that they are retreating to threaten Kepa's goal since the break.
54 "LOFTUS LET-OFF
Frankfurt concedes almost a second while Loftus-Cheek – undoubtedly the best player of Chelsea tonight – crosses the Frankfurt midfielder before playing a brace that places him with only Trapp to beat at 12 yards, but the l 39; English international shoots above. This could be a wake-up call for guests.
50 & # 39; NASTY CLASH OF HEADS
Rode and Jorginho hit the head as they argue over the head. We are now looking for signs of concussion. So we are entitled to a little break in the game. Fortunately, they got back on their feet, watching each other and agree to continue.
48 "A SLOW START
Chelsea started at the end of the first semester and is leading in the early stages. Frankfurt has not warmed up yet after the break, unlike his fans who continue to sing. There will be hoarse voices in the financial capital tomorrow morning.
46 & # 39; LAUNCH OF THE SECOND HALF!
We are back in Frankfurt. A big 45 minutes in front of us in this tie. No change for both sides for now.
THE JOVIC EFFECT
Looking back on Jovic's goal, it was really a superb head. He is behind him, just two feet off the ground and he has managed to twist his body and lead the ball into the far corner. It was a special finish of a special player. Will we see more Jovic specials in the second half?
45 + 1 & # 39; HALF TIME!
A minute later, the referee whistles for halftime. Frankfurt had been the best team but they could not resist the late pressure from Chelsea. There is still a lot of time in this tie, even if the goal outside Chelsea will be something for which Frankfurt would have hoped to avoid conceding.
45 "GOAL! PEDRO!
A bitter blow on the half-time shot like the Chelsea level. Loftus-Cheek perseveres and finds Pedro shooting in the lower corner. Chelsea had threatened but it will be difficult to take for Frankfurt, who was the best in this half.
42 'THE CHILDREN
The Frankfurt strikers rightly take a huge amount of praise for the lion cub, but their midfielder also needs it. Hasebe and Rode, in particular, have been everywhere up to now and, alongside Fernandes, are living a nightmare in Kante, Kovacic and Loftus-Cheek in the center of the park.
38 FIN END TO END
This match starts before the break and the two teams move from corner to defense in a few seconds. The pace accelerates even more.
33 B NEED RESETTLE
Visitors are starting to threaten a little more now, but Frankfurt is still holding them at arm's length. However, they need to get back on the ball and get some of that momentum back. Not long until half time.
27 & # 39; FIRST REAL EFFORT OF CHELSEA
It took almost half an hour but Chelsea threatened for the first time. Pedro pulls right next to Trapp's near post but the Frankfurt cap covers him. This has been a nice first half of the Eagles so far.
23 "GOAL! LUKA JOVIC!
Frankfurt's domination is paying off and, of course, it's this man, Jovic, who scores his ninth goal in the Europa League this season. He feeds Kostic on the left, then runs into the surface to bend down and direct the center of Kostic to the farthest corner. A superb finish and a clinical break in Frankfurt. Fully deserved.
20 & # 39; CRUNCHING CHRISTENSEN
Christensen with a late tackle at Rode, the Chelsea man getting no shots or the whole player. It was a bad tackle and he is right in the book accordingly. Frank threatens again the free kick that results and they are all guests by the minute.
17 & # 39; A WHISKER AWAY
Frankfurt has really started well here and it is da Costa and Kostic who are at the heart of their investigations. This time, a nice football finds Da Costa free on his right and his goal on a cross is about a foot from Jovic's search. Kepa intervenes before the Serbs can return home.
12 'PUSH GUESTS FORWARD
Frankfurt opens the engine now. This time, Da Costa returns the favor and finds Kostic at the far post, but the left wing can not connect with his volley. Guests find space and find themselves behind Chelsea. A good start on the side of Hütter.
8 & # 39; FIRST ATTACK ON FRANKFURT
A good game from Frankfurt put them for the first time in Chelsea. Kostic and Jovic are at the center, but the center of the old center on the left is slightly above Da Costa at the back post on the other side. Animated things.
6 # HEALTH FRANKFURT
Chelsea had a better start, but the hosts have moved in now and are starting to get started. The atmosphere is something else. Do not expect Frankfurt fans to stop singing all night long.
1 & # 39; KICK-OFF!
It's gone then. The stage is ready for a fantastic night in Frankfurt as Chelsea prepares us for this first leg in the semifinals.
FÜRS FINAL ALLES GEBEN
"Give it all for the finale" is the message of a banner that runs through the Commerzbank Arena. The stadium looks absolutely amazing, with black and white flags that give the color and supporters of Frankfurt the wall of noise. They also come to deploy a mammoth tifo. It's a work of art. Stunning.
WARNING TEN MINUTES
Not long before the kickoff now. Frankfurt players are getting ready and will soon receive the latest instructions from Hütter. We hope that a memorable night awaits the Eagles of Eintracht.
DANGER AVOID
While Frankfurt misses two of its top offensive strategists tonight due to forced absences, their opponents have chosen to deliberately leave out one of their most powerful threats. Eden Hazard – brother of Thorgan de Gladbach – will start on the bench tonight.
TO YOU, LUKA …
The man, Jovic, has been sensational this season and has scored eight goals in 12 Europa League games. Only Olivier Giroud (10 years old) from Chelsea has more Jovic competing this year, but tonight there is a test for the Serb without Sebastien Haller (injured) and Ante Rebic (suspended). Can Jovic go alone tonight? You would not let him go.
THE CLASS OF? 18/19?
It's been 39 years since Frankfurt won its only European trophy, the 1979/80 UEFA Cup. They defeated compatriot Borussia Mönchengladbach in the final that year. They had just emerged victorious on the outside in a two-legged final at the time. Fred Schaub scored the winner for Frankfurt. Could it be Luka Jovic who would do the same thing this year in the May 29 finals? For the moment, Chelsea stands in the way.
"A PHENOMENAL SUCCESS"
It was already a memorable season for Frankfurt, as Mijat Gacinovic pointed out this week.
"We have reached the semi-finals of the Europa League and we are fourth in the Bundesliga, which is a phenomenal success," he said. "Our coach has managed to create a team that is complete, he has been strengthened in the best possible way and he has made the most of his potential in most of us."
12th FRANKFURT
So it's no wonder that Frankfurt's home discs are as good as their fans are still huge, creating a cracker atmosphere at home. Hütter was quick to recognize this this week as well.
"Fans have always been our 12th player up until now, so many teams that have come here have been impressed by this, it is important that these sparks fly again, we have to give it all and stay tight. "
CHELSEA TEAM NEWS …
And visitors …
Chelsea: Kepa – Azpilicueta (c), Christensen, Luiz, Emerson – Kante, Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek – Pedro, Giroud, Willian
Subs: Caballero, Zappacosta, Alonso, Barkley, Kovacic, Hazard, Higuain
NEWS FROM THE FRANKFURT TEAM …
First of all, here's what the hosts will look like tonight …
Frankfurt: Trapp – Hinteregger, Abraham (c), Falette – Hasebe – Costa da, Fernandes, Rode, Kostic – Gacinovic – Jovic
Subs: Rönnow, Ndicka, from Guzman, Willems, Torró, Chandler, Paciencia
FORTRESS OF FRANKFURT
The Eagles are currently playing 12 undefeated home games (W9, D3) in Europe and have to go back to October 19, 2006 for the last time that they lost at the Commerzbank-Arena in European competition. It was a 2-1 defeat on the Italian side, Palermo
"The pbadion is huge"
Adi Hütter, the Frankfurt coach, is looking forward to this one tonight.
"The semi-final was long and difficult, the fans helped us a lot, we know how important this game is for the club and the spectators, so the enthusiasm is huge," he said. to the press. yesterday.
"It's important that we also enjoy this game." We're playing a European semi-final against a big club – it's something special. "
GOALS, GOALS, GOALS
As we mentioned in our welcome article, both sides love a goal in the Europa League this season. Frankfurt is 28 and Chelsea 30.
WELCOME TO FRANKFURT vs CHELSEA!
Hello and welcome to our live blog for the first leg in the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League between Eintracht Frankfurt, fourth in the Bundesliga standings, and Chelsea, their Premier League equivalent. These are two teams that have plundered goals en route to the last four of the competition, making it a clbadic.
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