Sinsheim (Germany) Oct 7 (IANS) Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday claimed a 2-1 away win over Hoffenheim earning its second victory in a row and the third overall at the top of the German football league.
Hoffenheim was the dominating side in a major part of the game held at Rhein-Neckar-Arena in the Bundesliga s Matchday 7 but it was stymied in its efforts to get past visitors defense.
Croatia forward Ante Rebic opened the scoring five minutes before the first-half stoppage time making the most of Serbia forward Luka Jovic s assist reports Efe news.
It was Jovic who doubled the visitors lead just one minute after the break then Rebic was sent off as he received a second yellow card in the 64th minute.
English winger Reiss Nelson succeeded in closing the gap eight minutes before the second-half stoppage time off an assist from Brazilian striker Joelinton.
The ten-man Frankfurt however managed to weather hosts attack storms saving the three points and the hard-fought victory that came after a tough start for the season.
Frankfurt provisionally moved up to the seventh spot in the standings with 10 point while Hoffenheim fell to the 13th place with seven.

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