Dortmund defeated Frankfurt 1-0, remaining undefeated and securing their first win in three games. The match was held on the 24th as Round 7 of the Bundesliga, with Dortmund taking the lead with an attack from the right side. Ritsu Doan started for Frankfurt for the sixth straight game, and in the 80th minute, Maximilian Baier received a pass from Jobe Bellingham and swung his right foot to score a goal. The match ended as it was and Dortmund were victorious.
On the Frankfurt side, Ritsu Doan played until the 87th minute, but defender Keita Kosugi was left out of the starting lineup for the first time since the start of the season and started on the bench. Kosugi did not have a chance to participate in this match. With this victory, Dortmund continued their winning streak, while Frankfurt suffered their first loss in two games.
The first half was scoreless, and Dortmund took the lead in the second half. Baier scored in the 80th minute and Frankfurt were unable to score again. Frankfurt had Ritsu Doan as the starting pitcher, but he was hit in the final stages of the game and was decisive.
In the next match, Dortmund will play away to Bayern, where defender Hiroki Ito belongs, on the 31st, and Frankfurt will play Hamburger SV at home on November 1st. Both teams will need to make adjustments in future games. Dortmund has won many games, but they will be required to perform at an even higher level when facing Bayern. Frankfurt will need to recover in the match against Hamburger SV.
As a result, Dortmund maintained their undefeated momentum and got their first win in three games with Dortmund's victory. Frankfurt suffered their first loss in two games, and are expected to make a comeback in the next game. It will be important for both teams to make adjustments and review their tactics in future matches.