Algerian Midfielder Shai'bi Helps Frankfurt to German Cup Quarter-finals

Eintracht Frankfurt advanced to the quarter-finals of the German Cup after defeating Hamburg 3-1 away on Tuesday. Algerian international Farès Shai'bi played a pivotal role in the victory, assisting the third goal for his team.

Shai'bi, playing for the 'Greens', started the match and completed the full 90 minutes. His key pass led to the third goal, scored by German teammate Younes Ibn-Taleb in the 75th minute, following a collective effort that Ibn-Taleb finished successfully. Frankfurt took the lead through captain Robin Koch in the 56th minute, with Jonathan Burkardt adding the second goal in the 71st minute. Hamburg's Terim Moffi scored a consolation goal in the 79th minute, but it did not affect the outcome of the match.

Shai'bi received a rating of 7.2 for his performance, delivering a key pass and creating a big chance, along with two crucial passes. He completed 29 successful passes out of 34, with an accuracy of 85%. Additionally, he made 21 successful passes in the opponent's half and contributed four defensive actions.

This contribution marks Shai'bi's seventh appearance for Frankfurt this season across all competitions, during which he has scored one goal and provided one assist. The 23-year-old continues to be a valuable asset for both his club and the Algerian national team.