JAPAN winger Ritsu Doan made an instant impact for Eintracht Frankfurt with two goals in their 5-0 German Cup first-round victory over fifth-tier Engers.
The summer signing from Freiburg opened his account in first-half stoppage time with a composed finish after a driving run.
Doan doubled his tally nine minutes after the break by cutting inside onto his left foot to make it 3-0.
Jean-Matteo Bahoya, Elye Wahi and Paxten Aaronson completed the scoring for the five-time cup winners.
Captain Kevin Trapp was omitted from the squad amid transfer discussions, according to Frankfurt’s social media announcement.
German outlets linked the former PSG goalkeeper with a move to newly-promoted Ligue 1 side Paris FC.
Bundesliga clubs Borussia Mönchengladbach, Cologne and Augsburg all progressed to the next round.
Second-division Schalke edged past Lokomotiv Leipzig 1-0 despite their five previous cup triumphs.
Monday’s fixtures include Borussia Dortmund’s trip to Essen as the five-time champions begin their campaign. – AFP