Match report
Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 Chelsea: Europa League Semifinal Stalemate
Eintracht Frankfurt
1–1
FT
Chelsea
May 2, 2019
Eintracht Frankfurt held off a resilient Chelsea side to secure a 1–1 draw in the Europa League semifinal. The game saw Luka Jović give Frankfurt an early lead, which was quickly erased by Pedro's equalizer just before halftime. Both teams showed determination, with Chelsea's efforts culminating in a hard-fought stalemate.
Key Facts
- • Eintracht Frankfurt 1–1 Chelsea in Europa League semifinal
- • Luka Jović scored for Eintracht Frankfurt in the 23rd minute
- • Pedro equalized for Chelsea in the 45th minute
- • Andreas Christensen received a yellow card for Chelsea in the 19th minute
- • Eintracht Frankfurt had two yellow cards in the 58th and 61st minutes
Lineups
Eintracht Frankfurt
Formation: 3-5-1-1
Starting XI
- 31 K. Trapp (G)
- 19 D. Abraham (D)
- 13 M. Hinteregger (D)
- 3 S. Falette (D)
- 24 D. da Costa (M)
- 20 M. Hasebe (D)
- 5 G. Fernandes (M)
- 17 S. Rode (M)
- 10 F. Kostić (M)
- 11 M. Gaćinović (M)
- 8 L. Jović (F)
Substitutes
- 39 Gonçalo Paciência
- 15 J. Willems
- 1 F. Rønnow
- 2 O. N'Dicka
- 6 J. de Guzmán
- 16 Lucas Torró
- 22 T. Chandler
Chelsea
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 Kepa (G)
- 30 David Luiz (D)
- 28 Azpilicueta (D)
- 33 Emerson (D)
- 27 A. Christensen (D)
- 5 Jorginho (M)
- 7 N. Kanté (M)
- 12 R. Loftus-Cheek (M)
- 22 Willian (F)
- 18 O. Giroud (F)
- 11 Pedro (F)
Substitutes
- 10 E. Hazard
- 17 M. Kovačić
- 3 Marcos Alonso
- 8 R. Barkley
- 9 G. Higuaín
- 13 W. Caballero
- 21 D. Zappacosta
Timeline
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19' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardA. Christensen
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23' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalL. Jović · Assist: F. Kostic
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45' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalPedro · Assist: R. Loftus-Cheek
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58' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardM. Hasebe
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61' Eintracht Frankfurt Card · Yellow CardG. Fernandes
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61' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: Willian · On: E. Hazard
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73' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Fernandes · On: Gonçalo Paciência
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83' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Loftus-Cheek · On: M. Kovačić
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90'+2 Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Gaćinović · On: J. Willems
Match Stats
| Stat | Eintracht Frankfurt | Chelsea |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 67% | 84% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 6 | 16 |
| Corners | 4 | 11 |
| Total Passes | 288 | 592 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Accurate Passes | 193 | 495 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 9 |
| Saves | 4 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Eintracht Frankfurt took an early lead with Luka Jović's goal in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on their offensive play
- ▸ Chelsea equalized just before halftime with Pedro's goal, showcasing their ability to respond under pressure