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Chapter 122 - Two Up

The game resumed and the fans poured out chants to try and raise the team's morale.

And for a while, that worked.

The home team seemed to gain a much-needed impetus after going a goal down.

Their press when out of possession was more intense and coordinated. And when in possession, they moved the ball more swiftly and with intent instead of just a bunch of back-passes.

And soon enough, spurred by the fans, they started mounting attacks on Eintracht Frankfurt's goal.

Their biggest chance of the half came in the 30th minute.

A shot from Ekitike had gone just wide of the post resulting in a goalkick which Egribayat launched out into the midfield.

Džeko rose to meet it, timing his leap perfectly between Skhiri and Larsson. The veteran striker's forehead connected with a solid thunk, redirecting the ball into the path of Szymanski as Fenerbahçe surged forward. Yellow shirts flooded the attacking third in a wave, quick one-touch passes slicing through Eintracht's shape.

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