Frankfurt overtaken by Dortmund and watches European dreams fade

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Eintracht Frankfurt lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund, jeopardizing their chances for European football next season. Dortmund's victory secured them second place in the Bundesliga.

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Eintracht Frankfurt lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund
Frankfurt's hopes for European football are fading
Dortmund secured second place in the Bundesliga
Freiburg can guarantee seventh place with a win
Frankfurt has 43 points, one behind Freiburg

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DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Eintracht Frankfurt’s hopes of securing European football next season were dealt a potentially fatal blow when it gave up an early lead and lost at Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in the Bundesliga on Friday. Young striker Can Uzun silenced the home crowd with less than two minutes gone when he put the visitor ahead after excellent work inside the box from Mahmoud Dahoud. However, Dortmund scored twice on the eve of halftime to take control. Serhou Guirassy’s superb finish from a Julian Ryerson cross levelled the score after 42 minutes and Nico Schlotterbeck put Dortmund ahead in first-half stoppage time. Samuele Inácio made it 3-1 with his first goal for the club, when he volleyed in a cross from Max Beier. Jonathan Burkardt got one back for Frankfurt three minutes from time but it was too late. With Bayern Munich already crowned champion and Dortmund having secured one of the four guaranteed Champions League spots, the home side had little to play for. However, the win guaranteed it second place in the Bundesliga, taking it out of reach of Leipzig. The result, though, was a sore one for Frankfurt, one of three teams in with a chance of seventh place and the one available Conference League playoff spot. The loss handed the momentum to , which can guarantee seventh with a win at on Sunday. Freiburg has 44 points and Eintracht has 43 having played a game more. \\_ APsoccer:

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What was the final score of the Frankfurt vs Dortmund match?

The final score was 3-2 in favor of Borussia Dortmund.

How does this loss affect Eintracht Frankfurt's chances for European football?

The loss significantly diminishes Frankfurt's hopes for a European spot, as they are now competing for seventh place with Freiburg.

Who scored the goals for Borussia Dortmund in the match against Frankfurt?

Goals for Dortmund were scored by Serhou Guirassy, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Samuele Inácio.

Frankfurt overtaken by Dortmund and watches European dreams fade

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