Egypt’s Marmoush scores twice in Frankfurt 3-3 draw at Dortmund

Ahram Online , Sunday 29 Oct 2023

Frankfurt’s Egyptian winger Omar Marmoush showcased his exceptional form once again by scoring twice in his team's thrilling 3-3 draw against Dortmund in a Bundesliga match on Sunday.

Frankfurt s Egyptian forward #07 Omar Marmoush (L) scores the 2-0 goal against Dortmund s Swiss goalkeeper #01 Gregor Kobel (R) during the German first division Bundesliga football match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany on October 29, 2023. AFP

Just three days after finding the net in Frankfurt's 6-0 victory over HJK Helsinki in the Conference League, the 24-year-old made a significant impact in the Bundesliga clash against Dortmund.

Marmoush opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 8th minute and extended his team's lead with a well-placed shot from inside the area in the 24th minute.

Despite Frankfurt's 2-0 advantage, Dortmund managed to reduce the deficit just before halftime, courtesy of a goal from Marcel Sabitzer.

Substitute Youssoufa Moukoko then leveled the score for Dortmund nine minutes into the second half.

Fares Chaibi restored Frankfurt's lead, but Julian Brandt salvaged a late equalizer for Dortmund, finding the net eight minutes from time.

With his double on Sunday, Marmoush has now scored a total of eight goals across all competitions since joining Frankfurt on a free transfer from Wolfsburg last summer.

is among nine foreign-based players called up by the Pharaohs' coach for their upcoming November camp.

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