Eintracht Frankfurt held at home by Bayer Leverkusen
Kostic on target as ten-man Frankfurt held at home
Eintracht Frankfurt missed the chance to leapfrog Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga after being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday.
Filip Kostic's first-half strike had put the hosts in front, but Patrik Schick leveled from the spot after Lucas Alario had been fouled by Tuta in the box.
It was a frustrating afternoon for Frankfurt, who had to play the last 20 minutes with ten men after Evan Ndicka was sent off for a second bookable offense.
The draw leaves Frankfurt in second place in the Bundesliga, one point behind Bayern Munich, who beat Wolfsburg 2-0 on Saturday.
Frankfurt rue missed chances
Frankfurt started the game brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute when Kostic fired home from close range after good work from Jesper Lindstrom.
The hosts had several chances to extend their lead in the first half, but Kostic, Lindstrom, and Daichi Kamada were all guilty of missing good opportunities.
Leverkusen improved after the break and drew level in the 56th minute when Schick converted from the spot after Alario had been fouled by Tuta.
Ndicka sees red
Frankfurt's task was made even harder when Ndicka was sent off for a second bookable offense in the 70th minute.
Despite being a man down, Frankfurt continued to push for a winner, but Leverkusen held on for a point.
Schick in impressive form
Schick's goal was his eighth in the Bundesliga this season, and he is now the league's joint-top scorer alongside Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski.
The Czech Republic international has been in impressive form for Leverkusen this season, and he is a key reason for their current position in the Bundesliga table.
Conclusion
The draw was a disappointing result for Frankfurt, who missed the chance to go top of the Bundesliga.
However, they remain in second place and are still in a strong position to challenge for the title.
Leverkusen, meanwhile, moved up to fourth place with the draw and are now just one point behind Borussia Dortmund in third.
