Match report

Eintracht Frankfurt 2–2 Antwerp: Europa League Draw

Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–2
FT
Antwerp
Antwerp
Nov 25, 2021

Eintracht Frankfurt and Antwerp staged an exciting Europa League match that ended in a 2-2 draw. Despite early dominance and goals from Daichi Kamada and Gonçalo Paciência, Eintracht Frankfurt could not secure all three points as Antwerp, led by strong performances from Romelu Nainggolan and Abdullah Samatta, fought back valiantly. The game saw numerous turning points and showcased the resilience of both teams in a tight encounter.

Key Facts

  • Eintracht Frankfurt's Daichi Kamada scored the opening goal in the 13th minute, assisted by Timothy Chandler.
  • Romelu Nainggolan equalized for Antwerp in the 33rd minute, with an assist from Viktor Fischer.
  • Abdullah Samatta gave Antwerp the lead in the 88th minute, assisted by Alireza Jahanbakhsh.
  • Gonçalo Paciência scored a stoppage-time goal for Eintracht Frankfurt, leveling the score at 2-2.
  • Antwerp received two yellow cards, one for Dodi Dessoleil in the 59th minute and the other for Martin Frey in the 83rd minute.

Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Trapp (G)
  • 20 M. Hasebe (D)
  • 22 T. Chandler (M)
  • 2 O. N'Dicka (D)
  • 35 Tuta (D)
  • 10 F. Kostić (M)
  • 8 D. Sow (M)
  • 15 D. Kamada (F)
  • 6 K. Jakić (M)
  • 29 J. Lindstrøm (F)
  • 19 R. Borré (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 S. Lammers
  • 23 J. Hauge
  • 17 S. Rode
  • 39 Gonçalo Paciência
  • 40 D. Ramaj
  • 3 S. Ilsanker
  • 7 A. Hrustić
  • 18 A. Touré
  • 24 D. da Costa
  • 27 A. Barkok
  • 37 E. Durm

Antwerp

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Butez (G)
  • 2 R. De Laet (D)
  • 24 D. Dessoleil (D)
  • 61 Dinis Almeida (D)
  • 21 S. Vines (D)
  • 4 R. Nainggolan (M)
  • 6 B. Verstraete (M)
  • 80 P. Dwomoh (M)
  • 99 M. Frey (F)
  • 7 V. Fischer (M)
  • 70 M. Samatta (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Yusuf
  • 9 J. Eggestein
  • 16 P. Gerkens
  • 26 O. De Wolf
  • 10 M. Balikwisha
  • 14 B. Manuel
  • 17 R. Quirynen

Timeline

  1. Eintracht Frankfurt
    13' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kamada · Assist: T. Chandler
  2. Antwerp
    33' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Nainggolan · Assist: V. Fischer
  3. Antwerp
    59' Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    D. Dessoleil

    Foul

  4. Antwerp
    66' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Dwomoh · On: A. Yusuf
  5. Eintracht Frankfurt
    69' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Borré · On: S. Lammers
  6. Antwerp
    73' Antwerp Var · Goal confirmed
    Ritchie De Laet
  7. Antwerp
    76' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Fischer · On: J. Eggestein
  8. Eintracht Frankfurt
    78' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Lindstrom · On: J. Hauge
  9. Antwerp
    83' Antwerp Card · Yellow Card
    M. Frey

    Argument

  10. Antwerp
    88' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Samatta · Assist: A. Yusuf
  11. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90'+4 Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal Goal
    Gonçalo Paciência
  12. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Jakic · On: S. Rode
  13. Eintracht Frankfurt
    90' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kamada · On: Gonçalo Paciência

Match Stats

Stat Eintracht Frankfurt Antwerp
Fouls 14 7
Pass Accuracy 81% 72%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 8 3
Total Passes 510 367
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 8 1
Possession 59% 41%
Accurate Passes 414 264
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 6 1

Key Match Notes

  • Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead through Daichi Kamada's goal in the 13th minute, setting the tone for their early control.
  • Antwerp equalized through Romelu Nainggolan in the 33rd minute, sparking a strong comeback effort.
  • The match turned again in Antwerp's favor when Abdullah Samatta scored in the 88th minute, giving them a temporary lead.
  • Eintracht Frankfurt's Gonçalo Paciência scored a last-minute equalizer in the 90th minute, securing a crucial point for his team.