Marmoush's Winner Helps Frankfurt Secure Hard-Fought Victory

Read the match report on St. Pauli's narrow 1-0 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt, which saw the hosts push for a late equalizer.

Eintracht Frankfurt brought an end to their five-match winless run with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over St. Pauli at the Millerntor-Stadion. This win also marked a turnaround in their away form, snapping a streak of three consecutive defeats on the road.

The winter break seemed to have a rejuvenating effect on Eintracht Frankfurt, who had lost four of their last five matches in 2024. The visitors started the game with renewed energy, posing a threat to the St. Pauli defense from the outset. Omar Marmoush nearly gave Frankfurt the lead just four minutes in, but his effort was denied by a spectacular save from Nikola Vasilj.

Frankfurt's persistence eventually paid off, with Marmoush scoring his 14th goal of the season just over half an hour into the game. The goal was a moment of individual brilliance, as Marmoush gathered a loose ball and fired it into the top-left corner. This strike may have been a fitting farewell for Marmoush, who is reportedly on the verge of a move to Manchester City.

St. Pauli began the second half with renewed energy, forcing Kevin Trapp into two crucial saves early on. The first came from a long-range shot by Manolis Saliakis, which Trapp expertly saved in the bottom-right corner. Shortly after, Trapp denied Jackson Irvine's header, which had been met with precision from Morgan Guilavogui's cross.

Despite St. Pauli's pressure, Eintracht Frankfurt went close to scoring their second goal. Rasmus Kristensen's powerful shot rattled the crossbar, narrowly missing the target. This near-miss could have sealed the win for Frankfurt, but instead, St. Pauli continued to push for an equalizer.

As the game entered its final five minutes, St. Pauli substitute Scott Banks went agonizingly close to leveling the score. However, his shot struck the right post, denying the hosts a crucial equalizer. Ultimately, St. Pauli's efforts were in vain, as Frankfurt held on for a hard-fought victory.

👀🇪🇬 Omar Marmoush scores for Eintracht making it 19 goals, 12 assists in 25 games this season so far…

…top professional as always while he’s one step away from joining Man City next week, negotiations are advanced and close to final stages. 🔵⏳ pic.twitter.com/DmOwDwa2Eu

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 11, 2025

The win helps Eintracht Frankfurt maintain their third-place standing in the Bundesliga table, albeit six points behind leaders Bayern Munich. In contrast, St. Pauli's struggles continue, with only a single point separating them from Heidenheim in the relegation play-off spot.