Hoffenheim secured their first league win of the season on Sunday afternoon when they defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in a tense encounter at the Allianz Arena.

The match started brightly as Hoffenheim took control of the game early on. The hosts dominated possession and were able to create several chances, but Eintracht Frankfurt managed to hold their nerve and counterattack effectively.

However, Hoffenheim finally broke through in the 74th minute when Franck Kramarić scored his first goal for the club since joining from Bayern Munich last summer. The Croatian striker took advantage of a loose ball in the penalty area and slotted it past the goalkeeper.

Eintracht Frankfurt responded quickly, though, and扳平了比分。In the 88th minute, Max Baumgartner equalized for the visitors. The Austrian midfielder was able to take advantage of another defensive lapse and fired a shot into the back of the net.

Despite being down one goal, Hoffenheim refused to give up and fought hard until the final whistle. In the dying moments of the match, they almost sealed victory when Kramarić was fouled inside the box. However, he failed to convert the resulting penalty shootout attempt.

With the match tied at 1-1, Hoffenheim had to rely on their superior record over the course of the season to secure the win. They finished fourth in the Bundesliga table this season, while Eintracht Frankfurt came in sixth.

This victory is significant for Hoffenheim, who have been struggling to find form all season long. It gives them hope that they can turn things around and make a run towards the top of the table next season.

Overall, Hoffenheim showed resilience and determination in overcoming Eintracht Frankfurt's strong performance. It was a close contest, but Hoffenheim emerged victorious in the end, thanks to some key goals and a bit of luck.