BERLIN: Second-placed Leipzig dropped points in the Bundesliga title race after Frankfurt's Daichi Kamada canceled out Emil Forsberg's opener on Sunday. The Bulls dominated over 90 minutes, but Forsberg's goal wasn't enough as Frankfurt punished the host's wastefulness to pick up a point on the road.
Julian Nagelsmann's men took the reins from the start and challenged Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp twice in the opening stages, as Justin Kluivert came close in the seventh minute before Forsberg sent another effort goalwards seven minutes later. The Eagles focused on defense and showed no interest in pushing forward, meaning the visitors had to wait until the 39th minute for their next chance as Kamada pulled wide from promising position.
After the break, Leipzig made a bright start and broke the deadlock after one minute, when Trapp parried Kluivert's long-range hammer into the path of Forsberg, who made no mistake to poke home from close range. Frankfurt sparked into life and responded well as Amin Younes' attempt forced Leipzig keeper Peter Gulacsi into action in the 58th minute. The visitors continued on the front foot and eventually restored parity three minutes later after Andre Silva's square pass allowed Kamada to make it 1-1.
With the draw, Leipzig sit now four points adrift of frontrunners Bayern Munich, while Frankfurt cement fourth spot in the standings.
Elsewhere, Arminia Bielefeld returned to winning ways and clinched crucial points in the relegation battle after beating Bayer Leverkusen 2-1, and Stuttgart overpowered Hoffenheim 2-0. Agencies