The first round of the Bundesliga championship was played in Germany, Esslingen. At home, Eintracht Frankfurt hosted Borussia Mönchengladbach. After a fierce battle, the hosts celebrated a 2-0 victory.
The first goal of the match came in the 43rd minute, when Kevin-Prince Boateng scored a precise shot.
In the 78th minute, the guests had a chance to equalize, but Thorgan Hazard failed to convert a penalty kick, leaving Eintracht with a one-goal lead.
Finally, at the end of the match, the hosts secured their victory with a goal from Luka Jovic, who came on as a substitute.
Eintracht temporarily rises to second place, while Gladbach drops to seventh place.
Result:
Eintracht 2 - 0 Gladbach
43' [1 - 0] K. Boateng
90+2' [2 - 0] L. Jovic
78' T. Hazard (Gladbach) missed an 11-meter penalty
Tournament table:
