Omar Marmoush was the star of the show as Eintracht Frankfurt delivered an impressive 4-0 victory against Heidenheim, narrowing the gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to just four points. The Egyptian forward showcased his striking prowess once more, scoring twice to bring his season tally to an impressive 13 goals in 12 league matches.
Marmoush’s first goal came midway through the first half, skillfully converting a pass from Nathaniel Brown past Heidenheim’s goalkeeper Kevin Müller. The forward continued to dazzle in the second half, scoring again in the 58th minute after a remarkable solo run from inside Heidenheim’s half. Although he missed a chance for a hat-trick, his performance was pivotal in securing the win.
Farès Chaïbi and Hugo Ekitike also found the net, with Chaïbi scoring shortly after the break and Ekitiké sealing the victory in stoppage time. Eintracht’s triumph places them at 26 points, four behind Bayern Munich, who drew 1-1 against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and lost their star striker Harry Kane to a hamstring injury.
Meanwhile, Heidenheim remains in 16th place with 10 points, struggling to find form this season. The victory underscores Eintracht Frankfurt’s intent to challenge Bayern for the Bundesliga title, with Marmoush emerging as a key player in their campaign.
In another Sunday fixture, Mainz clinched a 2-0 win over Hoffenheim, thanks to two first-half goals by Jonathan Burkardt. Burkardt’s early goal came from a well-placed cross by Lee Jae-sung, followed by a spectacular long-range effort that secured Mainz’s ascent to seventh place. This result marks another challenging outing for Hoffenheim under new coach Christian Ilzer, who took over from Pellegrino Matarazzo.
As the Bundesliga season progresses, Eintracht’s surge and Marmoush’s outstanding form add excitement to the title race, while teams like Mainz and Hoffenheim continue to vie for favorable positions in the league standings.
