1899 play to tough draw to Frankfurt

1899’s hopes for the championship continue on a downward slide with a 1-1 draw to Frankfurt. For the relegation threatened Frankfurt side is was cause to celebrate but for Ralf Rangnick another disappointing mark that has seen only one win since the start of the Rückrunde.

The early period of the match showed great promise, albeit with poor finishing. A repeat to the previous weekend, after missing 1899 broke its bad fortune when Marvin Compper played a long bll to ball Carlos Eduardo who chipped over the ‘keeper and into the net. 1899 ate up the pitch and had Frankfurt on their heels for the balance of the half but while they pressuring the home side without a break, they couldn’t find a way through. Once again the lack of attacking cohesiveness as seen the 1899’s fortunes turn a complete 360°. And in the same vein, as the first half was all 1899, only two minutes after the restart the match was level as Markus Steinhöfer’s cross was headed in by Michael Fink from inside the box. Now it was Frankfurt that controlled the match and with the narrowest of margins, 1899 held back the hosts from winning the match. However after Martin Fenin’s went off the crossbar late, there were no further serious chances and the match ended in a draw.

Now six points off first place and in the final Europa League spot, 1899 look towards Saturdays match against Hannover in desperate need for three points.