Doan’s solo goal helps Frankfurt win Rhine-Main derby

Eintracht Frankfurt secured a vital win before the international break with Ritsu Doan’s late strike against Mainz.

Mainz’s difficult start to the season continues with a narrow defeat away at Eintracht Frankfurt. Bo Henriksen’s team has a perfect record in Europa Conference League, but they only have five points from the first ten Bundesliga games.

Frankfurt returned to winning ways with a spirited performance. Ritsu Doan, who only found the net in the second matchday against TSG Hoffenheim with a brace, was a matchwinner with a stunning strike in the 81st minute.

The ex-Freiburg winger showed quick feet after…