There are limits to a football coach during a game.

It's the lines of his coaching zone.

He is only allowed to stay within this, even if some see the limitation more as a recommendation.

Oliver Glasner from Eintracht Frankfurt was no longer in his territory in the 68th minute of his team's Europa League game at Olympiacos.

Again his own had ruined a promising situation by a sloppy play.

The ball, which had flown out, came towards the coach, who thrashed it away by volley.

Glasner ran out of his coaching zone with wild ranting.

Tobias Rabe

Responsible editor for Sport Online.

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The Austrian was a professional player himself in his home country and played more than 500 games. So he knows how to handle the bullet. And he knows the consequences of crossing such borders. He accepted the referee's yellow card approvingly. Rather, it was apparently about the effect of his outburst of anger, which, in addition to the warning, also resulted in boos and whistles from the Greek fans. But his players also seemed impressed by their coach's anger. Because normally Glasner is a quiet representative. But he simply couldn't please the performance of his players.

And in fact the misstep did not fail to have its effect.

Eintracht tightened a little and came in stoppage time to a successful attack on the side on which the momentous bad pass had made twenty minutes earlier.

Substitute Jesper Lindstrøm had free rein after winning the ball from Evan N'Dicka and found Jens Petter Hauge, who also came into play with his cross, who elegantly shot the ball past the goalkeeper to score the 2-1 winner.

Previously, Youssef El-Arabi had put Piraeus in the lead (12th), Daichi Kamada equalized immediately (17th).

"It feels great"

With their third win in their fourth game in this Europa League campaign, the Frankfurt team qualified ahead of schedule for the knockout round next year. With another win, about three weeks from now over Royal Antwerp or on December 9 at Fenerbahçe Istanbul, they could secure first place and move straight to the round of 16. The mode was adjusted prior to this season. The second in the group has to survive a two-legged playoff duel. In the spring calendar, which is already dense, skipping a lap would be a welcome relief.

"Now we want to win the group," said sports director Markus Krösche, knowing that there would be a bonus for first place. “I'm happy for the team, it was a team success. This victory is very important, especially after the difficult days. ”The coach, who was previously angry, was also enthusiastic. “It feels great,” said Glasner. “We are very happy that we won against a good opponent in this cauldron and that we achieved our first goal - wintering in the Europa League - so early. Now it is important to take this momentum with you. "

The late winning goal, however, painted over a few blemishes in the game of harmony. Because the performance in the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium was anything but good. The defense in the five-man chain didn't seem safe, but was lucky that Kevin Trapp reacted brilliantly, like against Georgios Masouras with a foot defense (36th), or the Greeks aimed too poorly, like Henry Onyekuru (57th). There were always gaps in midfield. And the offensive remained completely harmless, apart from the equalization by Kamada and the winning goal by Hauge. In addition, there were a number of bad passports and misunderstandings.

The first goal in the European Cup has been achieved, but there is still a lot of work for Glasner. Because the record in the Bundesliga is bad. Only one out of ten games was won, at least at FC Bayern. Six draws and three defeats result in nine points and 15th place. That is not Eintracht's claim. If the bottom of the table, Greuther Fürth, should lose again on Sunday, like after the home win over Piraeus when the other promoted team VfL Bochum lost 2-0, a dark winter in the Bundesliga table cellar threatens. The highlights in Europe are of little help here.

Before the game in Fürth, personnel issues arise.

In Piraeus, the eminently important Filip Kostic failed with ankle and Achilles tendon problems.

Ajdin Hrustic had ankle problems, Gonçalo Paciência had a damaged thigh, Erik Durm was out with gastrointestinal problems.

Defensive boss Martin Hinteregger was given a break as a frequent player.

"The boys are all very happy, but also tired," said Glasner.

“One or the other runs on the last point.

Now it's time to mobilize the last of your strength before the international break and take the euphoria with you. ”If necessary, with the help of an outburst from the coach.