Ritsu Doan Sparks Frankfurt's Revival with Dramatic Win

Ritsu Doan scored the decisive goal for Eintracht Frankfurt in their 1-0 win against Augsburg, ending a four-game winless streak. After a VAR intervention nullified Augsburg's equalizer, Frankfurt climbed to fifth place in the Bundesliga. Elsewhere, St. Pauli and Wolfsburg registered crucial victories, while Hoffenheim continued their home dominance.

Ritsu Doan was the hero for Eintracht Frankfurt, scoring the crucial goal in their 1-0 victory over Augsburg, which ended a four-game winless streak across competitions. The Japan forward displayed his skill as he navigated through defenders before his shot, helped by a deflection, beat goalkeeper Finn Dahmen in the 68th minute.

Augsburg's late equalizer by Noahkai Banks was disallowed after a VAR check confirmed an offside, preserving Frankfurt's narrow lead. This victory propelled Frankfurt to fifth place in the Bundesliga standings, ahead of Bayer Leverkusen's derby match against Cologne. The win provided a much-needed boost after recent setbacks in the Champions League and Bundesliga.

Elsewhere, St. Pauli overcame a controversial sending off to secure a 2-1 win against Heidenheim, ending their 10-game winless run. Wolfsburg continued their resurgence under interim coach Daniel Bauer with a 3-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, while Hoffenheim maintained their strong home form with a 4-1 victory over Hamburger SV.

(With inputs from agencies.)