Gift Orban made an immediate impact off the bench, scoring for Hoffenheim in a 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt at the PreZero Arena.
Frankfurt opened the scoring in the 26th minute through Hugo Ekitike, who converted a penalty with composure.
Hoffenheim initially struggled to respond, going into halftime trailing despite moments of promise.
The second half saw Hoffenheim turn to Gift Orban, who was introduced in the 63rd minute to replace Max Moerstedt.
Just two minutes later, Orban found the back of the net, courtesy of a well-timed assist from Adam Hlozek, leveling the score for the hosts.
Frankfurt regained the lead shortly after, capitalizing on a defensive lapse, but Hoffenheim responded again in a resilient display.
A late goal ensured the points were shared in a match full of drama and momentum shifts.
Hoffenheim defender Kevin Akpoguma played the full 90 minutes, contributing to the team’s efforts at both ends of the pitch.
With the draw, Hoffenheim remains in 15th place in the Bundesliga standings, amassing 18 points from 19 matches.
The team sits four points clear of the relegation zone and will aim to extend that margin when they face Bayer Leverkusen in their next outing.
Orban’s performance further highlights his growing influence at Hoffenheim, providing hope for the club as they continue their battle to climb the league table.
