Borussia Dortmund has secured their place in the Bundesliga's top three after defeating Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. The match was a closely contested affair with both teams creating numerous opportunities but it was Borussia Dortmund who emerged victorious.
In the first half, Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead through a well-taken goal from their captain, Fabian Herbig. However, Borussia Dortmund responded quickly and equalised just before halftime when Jadon Sancho scored his second goal of the season.
The second half saw more chances for both teams but it was Borussia Dortmund who found the back of the net again. In the 77th minute, Jadon Sancho played a one-two with Erling Haaland and he finished powerfully past the goalkeeper to give Borussia Dortmund the lead.
Eintracht Frankfurt fought hard to level the scoreline in the final few minutes but they could not find a way past the Borussia Dortmund defence. The win sees Borussia Dortmund move up to third position in the league table, two points behind leaders Bayern Munich and four behind second-placed RB Leipzig.
Adeyemi's late goal was the highlight of the game as he scored what proved to be the winning goal for Borussia Dortmund. He celebrated by running towards the stands and celebrating with his teammates, earning him praise from fans and pundits alike.
Overall, it was a well-deserved victory for Borussia Dortmund, who have now secured their place in the top three. They will look to continue their good form against opponents like Union Berlin and Hannover 96 this week.