Hoffenheim barely laid a glove on Frankfurt in a one-sided first half. Kostic was dovetailing with Amin Younes to great effect, with the duo combining for the opener in the 15th minute. Younes collected a smart flick-on from Daichi Kamada before playing in Kostic, who drove the ball across Oliver Baumann with unerring accuracy to bring up his second goal in three games. Kostic turned provider for Kamada just past the half-hour mark, but the Japan international's header was chalked off for a clear offside. Another Kostic set-piece then put a golden opportunity on a plate for defender Martin Hinteregger, whose free downward header was straight at Baumann.