“Conrad Harder opens the scoring for Leipzig with a precise header from Antonio Nusa's cross”
Pivotal“Nadiem Amiri converts penalty to equalize for Mainz after David Raum fouled Phillip Tietz in the box”
Pivotal“Silas completes the comeback with a clinical finish from Phillip Tietz's assist after a quick counterattack”
Pivotal
RB Leipzig
FSV Mainz 05
Outstanding performance
FSV Mainz 05•AttackerMainz pulled off an impressive comeback victory at Leipzig, turning a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 win through clinical finishing and tactical adjustments. After Conrad Harder's header gave Leipzig the lead in the 40th minute, Mainz showed resilience by earning a penalty just before halftime that Nadiem Amiri converted expertly. The decisive moment came just four minutes into the second half when substitute Silas capitalized on a swift counterattack, assisted by Phillip Tietz, to complete the turnaround. This result continues Mainz's solid away form while dealing a blow to Leipzig's home record, with Silas proving the impact substitute and Mainz's ability to exploit Leipzig's defensive vulnerabilities on the counter proving decisive.
Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Offside call against RB Leipzig. Conrad Harder is caught in an offside position.
Missed opportunity! Conrad Harder from RB Leipzig attempted a header from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Willi Orbán, who also used his head to set it up.
Lennard Maloney from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Ezechiel Banzuzi from RB Leipzig was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for RB Leipzig: Johan Bakayoko comes on to replace Nicolas Seiwald.
Opportunity wasted! Ezechiel Banzuzi of RB Leipzig had a header from the center of the box but couldn't find the target. The chance was set up by David Raum during a quick counterattack.
Opportunity squandered. Tidiam Gomis of RB Leipzig attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Danny da Costa from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Nelson Weiper comes on to replace Phillip Tietz.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Phillipp Mwene comes on to replace Silvan Widmer.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Paul Nebel comes on to replace Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
Silas Katompa Mvumpa from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
David Raum from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Kaishu Sano from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Conrad Harder from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
Another offensive push! Willi Orbán from RB Leipzig heads the ball from close range, but Daniel Batz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 makes a fantastic save at the top center of the goal. The assist came from David Raum, who delivered a great cross.
Corner awarded to RB Leipzig after a deflection off Silas Katompa Mvumpa.
A shot is deflected. Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig attempts a left-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Tidiam Gomis.
Corner awarded to RB Leipzig after Kacper Potulski allowed the ball to go out.
A new offensive push is underway. Silas Katompa Mvumpa from 1. FSV Mainz 05 takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's expertly saved by Péter Gulácsi in the top right corner for RB Leipzig.
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after a play that resulted in a deflection off Péter Gulácsi.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds. Kaishu Sano of 1. FSV Mainz 05 takes a right-footed shot from within the six-yard box, targeting the left side, but it's expertly stopped by Péter Gulácsi, who dives to his left. The assist comes from Lee Jae-Sung of RB Leipzig.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Lennard Maloney comes on to replace Nadiem Amiri.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Lennard Maloney is coming on to replace Nadiem Amiri.
Corner awarded to RB Leipzig after Kacper Potulski allowed the ball to go out.
Danny da Costa from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Danny da Costa from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Fouled by Silvan Widmer of 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Rômulo of RB Leipzig strikes the right post with a left-footed shot from close range, assisted by Yan Diomande.
Opportunity wasted. Rômulo from RB Leipzig attempted a shot with his right foot from inside the six-yard box, but it went to the left side.
Corner awarded to RB Leipzig after Silvan Widmer allowed the ball to go out of play.
Substitution for RB Leipzig: Ezechiel Banzuzi comes on to replace El Chadaille Bitshiabu.
Substitution for RB Leipzig: Benjamin Henrichs replaces Ridle Baku.
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after El Chadaille Bitshiabu allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after Nicolas Seiwald allowed the ball to go out.
Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Conrad Harder from RB Leipzig was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Missed opportunity. Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the right. The assist came from Conrad Harder.
assist: Phillip Tietz
Goal! RB Leipzig 1, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2. Silas Katompa Mvumpa scores for Mainz with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Phillip Tietz after a quick counterattack.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Rômulo from RB Leipzig takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Daniel Batz of 1. FSV Mainz 05 makes a save, directing the ball to the right corner.
The attempt is thwarted. Ridle Baku of RB Leipzig fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Yan Diomande.
Offside call against RB Leipzig. Antonio Nusa has been caught in an offside position.
The second half is underway with the score tied at RB Leipzig 1, 1. FSV Mainz 05 1.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 1-1 between RB Leipzig and 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Goal! RB Leipzig 1, 1. FSV Mainz 05 1. Nadiem Amiri from 1. FSV Mainz 05 successfully scores the penalty, placing a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner.
David Raum of RB Leipzig has given away a penalty after committing a foul inside the box.
Penalty awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05! Phillip Tietz is fouled inside the box.
Stefan PoschYellow CardStefan Posch of 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been shown a yellow card.
Offside call against 1. FSV Mainz 05. Nadiem Amiri has been caught offside.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity! Phillip Tietz of 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempts a header from the center of the box, but it goes over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Nadiem Amiri, who delivered a cross.
Missed opportunity. Phillip Tietz of 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't convert.
El Chadaille Bitshiabu from RB Leipzig committed a foul.
assist: Antonio Nusa
Danny da Costa from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Goal! RB Leipzig takes the lead, 1-0 against 1. FSV Mainz 05. Conrad Harder scores with a header from the middle of the box, directing it into the right corner of the net. The assist comes from Antonio Nusa, who delivered a precise cross.
Stefan BellYellow CardStefan Bell of 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Stefan Bell from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Conrad Harder from RB Leipzig earned a free kick on the left side of the field.
A shot has been deflected. Nadiem Amiri of 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempted a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Danny da Costa.
Opportunity squandered. Conrad Harder from RB Leipzig took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.
Willi Orbán from RB Leipzig was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Kacper Potulski from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after Willi Orbán allowed the ball to go out.
Another offensive effort underway. Conrad Harder from RB Leipzig heads the ball from the middle of the box, but Daniel Batz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 makes a great save, stopping it in the top center of the goal. The assist came from David Raum, who delivered a well-placed cross.
Rômulo from RB Leipzig has been awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Stefan Bell from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Corner awarded to RB Leipzig after Stefan Posch allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked. The assist came from Nicolas Seiwald.
Opportunity wasted! Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but couldn't convert.
The attempt is thwarted. Silvan Widmer from 1. FSV Mainz 05 takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Kaishu Sano.
Stefan Posch committed a foul against a player from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Antonio Nusa from RB Leipzig earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity squandered. Lee Jae-Sung from 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Phillip Tietz.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Silas Katompa Mvumpa is coming on to replace Benedict Hollerbach, who is leaving the field due to an injury.
The pause has ended, and they are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Nicolas Seiwald from RB Leipzig.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Benedict Hollerbach from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Offside - 1. FSV Mainz 05. Benedict Hollerbach has been caught offside.
Xaver Schlager from RB Leipzig earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Stefan Posch of 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Benedict Hollerbach from 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The chance was set up by Lee Jae-Sung after a quick counterattack.
Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Fouled by Silvan Widmer from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
The opening half is underway...
Fourth-placed RB Leipzig welcome relegation-battling FSV Mainz 05 to the Red Bull Arena in a clash between contrasting fortunes. While Leipzig push for Champions League qualification with 36 points, Mainz desperately need points having collected just 8 from 15 matches this season.
