Eintracht Wins Derby Against Mainz - Eintracht Frankfurt’s late strike sinks Mainz in Rhine-Main derby drama
Eintracht Frankfurt secured a crucial 1-0 victory over local rivals FSV Mainz 05 in the Rhine-Main derby on Matchday 10. The win sees Frankfurt climb to seventh in the table with 17 points, while Mainz remains in the relegation zone with just 5 points.
The match, played under the guidance of Eintracht Frankfurt's coach Dino Toppmöller, was decided late in the game. In the 81st minute, Ritsu Doan found the back of the net, scoring the winning goal for Frankfurt. This goal proved decisive, securing all three points for the home team.
The victory has significantly improved Frankfurt's position in the league. They now sit in seventh place, having collected 17 points from their first 10 matches. Meanwhile, Mainz continues to struggle, remaining second-from-bottom with just 5 points, a stark reminder of their precarious position in the relegation zone.
Eintracht Frankfurt's 1-0 win over FSV Mainz 05 in the Rhine-Main derby has boosted their hopes of a top-half finish. Meanwhile, Mainz's struggles continue, and they will need to turn their fortunes around quickly to avoid the threat of relegation.
