Chukwuemeka Seals Late Equaliser As Dortmund Draw 3-3 With Eintracht Frankfurt

Carney Chukwuemeka struck in stoppage time to secure a 3-3 draw for Borussia Dortmund against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, cancelling out a late goal from Mahmoud Dahoud. Both teams held the lead

at different stages, yet the match ended level after a dramatic, high-intensity contest.

The closing minutes produced the most tension. Mahmoud Dahoud appeared to have settled the game in the 92nd minute with a curling finish from the left side of the area. Chukwuemeka then reacted quickest three minutes later, turning in the rebound from a blocked effort from close range.

The match had already swung several times before that finale. Felix Nmecha restored Borussia Dortmund’s advantage in the 68th minute, drilling a low shot off the base of the left post. Eintracht Frankfurt answered almost immediately, as Arnaud Kalimuendo released Younes Ebnoutalib, who drove in a powerful equaliser.

Borussia Dortmund actually took control much earlier. In the 10th minute, Maximilian Beier met Julian Ryerson’s driven cross without breaking stride and guided a first-time shot beyond goalkeeper Kaua Santos. That early strike set the tone for an open game, with space appearing regularly in both defensive lines.

Eintracht Frankfurt first drew level from the penalty spot. Gregor Kobel had already denied Can Uzun once, but Serhou Guirassy’s foul on Robin Koch in an attempted clearance handed another chance. Uzun converted confidently from 12 yards, giving Eintracht Frankfurt their route back into the contest.

Defensive uncertainty affected both sides as momentum shifted. Nathaniel Brown cleared off the line after a mix-up between Kaua Santos and Arthur Theate sent the ball looping towards goal. Soon after, Nico Schlotterbeck rose highest at a corner and saw a powerful header crash against the crossbar.

The chaotic nature of the Bundesliga clash was underlined off the pitch as well.

Madness. pic.twitter.com/SYXro52QTGBorussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) January 9, 2026

The short post from Borussia Dortmund captured the mood after a night of constant swings.

Underlying numbers showed Borussia Dortmund posed the greater attacking threat over 90 minutes, despite Eintracht Frankfurt’s resilience. Borussia Dortmund generated 2.38 expected goals compared to Eintracht Frankfurt’s 1.83, took more shots overall, and matched Eintracht Frankfurt for attempts on target.

Team	Goals	Expected Goals (xG)	Total Shots	Shots on Target
Borussia Dortmund	3	2.38	16	6
Eintracht Frankfurt	3	1.83	12	6

The draw continues an impressive scoring run for Borussia Dortmund, who have now found the net in 24 consecutive Bundesliga matches. The team also stretches the unbeaten sequence to nine league games, yet Borussia Dortmund still sit eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich, who are yet to play this weekend.