Match report
Eintracht Frankfurt 2–2 Antwerp: Europa League Draw
Eintracht Frankfurt
2–2
FT
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
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13' Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalD. Kamada · Assist: T. Chandler
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33' Antwerp Goal · Normal GoalR. Nainggolan · Assist: V. Fischer
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59' Antwerp Card · Yellow CardD. Dessoleil
Foul
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66' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1Off: P. Dwomoh · On: A. Yusuf
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69' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Borré · On: S. Lammers
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73' Antwerp Var · Goal confirmedRitchie De Laet
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76' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2Off: V. Fischer · On: J. Eggestein
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78' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Lindstrom · On: J. Hauge
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83' Antwerp Card · Yellow CardM. Frey
Argument
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88' Antwerp Goal · Normal GoalA. Samatta · Assist: A. Yusuf
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90'+4 Eintracht Frankfurt Goal · Normal GoalGonçalo Paciência
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90' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Jakic · On: S. Rode
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90' Eintracht Frankfurt subst · Substitution 4Off: 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.