BERLIN, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- Runner up Leipzig edged ten-men Frankfurt to start with a 3-0 into the second half of the season while Dortmund craved out a 2-1 victory over ten-men Bremen at the 17th round of Bundesliga on Saturday.

Leipzig restored their three-point gap to front-runners Bayern Munich as Ralph Hasenhuettel's men downed Frankfurt on the goals from Marvin Compper, Timo Werner and the own goal from Jesus Vallejo.

The hosts ensured a perfect start into the encounter as Frankfurt's goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky received his marching orders with only three minutes into the game after a handball outside of the box.

Things went from bad to worse for the visitors three minutes later, as Marvin Compper capitalized on a rebound following a free kick to slot home the opener from close range.

Despite the early setbacks, Frankfurt were standing firm and ensured almost the equaliser but Ante Rebic missed two opportunities from promising positions in the 26th and 34th minute.

Frankfurt's missed chances proved to be costly as Leipzig doubled the lead before the break through Timo Werner, who headed home a set piece into the top right corner.

The hosts had their numerical advantage but had to wait until the 67th minute before Jesus Vallejo's own goal put the game beyond doubt.

With the result, runner-up Leipzig remain on Bayern Munich's heels meanwhile Frankfurt slipped from the 4th to the 6th place.

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