Live Ticker: Borussia in Frankfurt after 15 minutes in the majority

1: 0 (3.) Rode

Frankfurt starts better and after a fine combination Sow can serve Rode free in the penalty area. The Swiss has no problems overcoming Kobel.

7th yellow card for Smolcic

So far, the entry has been rough. Lucas Alario got the first hit, now Smolcic sees the yellow card after a foul on Kolo Muani.

15th red card for Tuta!

Now it's getting really wild! Tuta first takes down Thuram violently, then he argues with referee Hartmann. That doesn't like it and shows the Brazilian the red card. Clear case!

20th Kamada misses the great chance to make it 2-0

Sow plays a fine pass to Kamada via Lenz in the penalty area. The Japanese takes too much time with the conclusion, Kobel can defend his shot brilliantly.

26th Thuram makes it 1-1 after a fine combination

Borussia is now much better in the game. Thuram starts a superb combination via Elvedi and Hofmann, in the end Thuram himself pushes the ball over the line after a header from Hofmann.

34th hit against Rode

Rode has to stay down after a duel with Hofmann. The Frankfurt professional apparently has pain in his knee.

40th yellow card for Sow

Sow now sees the yellow card for a foul on Hofmann. The last few minutes have been more balanced. Frankfurt has withdrawn a bit, Borussia is now more in possession.

42nd Frankfurt lucky

Thuram pulls into the penalty area and falls, but referee Hartmann waves. There was contact, but it was very minimal.

45th it goes into the break with 1:1

The first half is over, the teams go into the break with a 1:1 draw. Frankfurt started better and took an early lead, but Borussia hit back after being outnumbered and equalized. The second half promises to be exciting.