“Paul Nebel opens the scoring with a towering header from Phillipp Mwene's cross, giving Mainz the perfect start after Bremen had threatened through Keke Topp”
Pivotal“Jae-sung Lee doubles Mainz's advantage with a composed right-footed finish from close range, effectively sealing the three points”
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Werder Bremen
FSV Mainz 05
Outstanding performance
FSV Mainz 05•MidfielderMainz delivered a clinical away performance to secure a vital 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Werder Bremen. The visitors took control early through Paul Nebel's fifth-minute header from a Phillipp Mwene cross, capitalizing on Bremen's defensive vulnerability. Despite Bremen creating chances through Keke Topp and Marco Grüll, Mainz goalkeeper Daniel Batz made crucial saves to preserve their lead. Jae-sung Lee's close-range finish seven minutes into the second half effectively killed the contest, leaving Bremen's survival hopes hanging by a thread. The defeat leaves Werder rooted in the relegation zone while Mainz climb further away from danger with this professional away display.
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Corner awarded to SV Werder Bremen after a deflection off Lennard Maloney.
Missed opportunity! Romano Schmid from SV Werder Bremen took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that just missed the target. The assist came from Cameron Puertas following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to SV Werder Bremen after Daniel Batz allowed the ball to go out.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Corner awarded to SV Werder Bremen after a deflection off Dominik Kohr.
The attempt on goal is denied. Patrice Covic from SV Werder Bremen takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Olivier Deman.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Lennard Maloney comes on to replace Sheraldo Becker.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Sota Kawasaki replaces Lee Jae-Sung.
Offside call against SV Werder Bremen. Cameron Puertas has been flagged for being offside.
Corner awarded to SV Werder Bremen after Kacper Potulski allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Salim Musah from SV Werder Bremen fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Substitution for SV Werder Bremen: Salim Musah comes on to replace Marco Grüll.
Substitution for SV Werder Bremen: Salim Musah comes on to replace Marco Grüll.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Kacper Potulski is coming on to replace Silvan Widmer.
A shot is deflected. Sheraldo Becker from 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempts a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Paul Nebel.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Nelson Weiper comes on to replace Phillip Tietz.
Substitution for 1. FSV Mainz 05: Nikolas Veratschnig comes on to replace Phillipp Mwene.
Another offensive push from SV Werder Bremen. Jens Stage takes a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's stopped by the goalkeeper.
Substitution for SV Werder Bremen: Isaac Schmidt is coming on to replace Yukinari Sugawara.
Substitution for SV Werder Bremen: Patrice Covic comes on to replace Leonardo Bittencourt.
The attempt is thwarted. Sheraldo Becker from 1. FSV Mainz 05 fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after Mick Schmetgens allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Lee Jae-Sung from 1. FSV Mainz 05 fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Lee Jae-Sung from 1. FSV Mainz 05 fires a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Paul Nebel.
Missed opportunity! Justin Njinmah from SV Werder Bremen took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Romano Schmid.
Jens Stage from SV Werder Bremen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Silvan Widmer from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jens Stage from SV Werder Bremen committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Justin Njinmah from SV Werder Bremen took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Cameron Puertas.
Cameron Puertas from SV Werder Bremen takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully deflected away.
Lee Jae-Sung of 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Leonardo Bittencourt from SV Werder Bremen earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Lee Jae-Sung from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Olivier Deman of SV Werder Bremen attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but failed to convert.
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after Olivier Deman allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They’re set to resume play now.
Substitution for SV Werder Bremen: Mick Schmetgens comes on to replace Julián Malatini, who has sustained an injury.
Match is currently paused due to an injury to Julián Malatini from SV Werder Bremen.
assist: Sheraldo Becker
Goal! SV Werder Bremen 0, 1. FSV Mainz 05 2. Lee Jae-Sung from 1. FSV Mainz 05 scores with a right-footed shot from close range.
Missed opportunity. Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempted a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area.
Opportunity squandered. Marco Grüll of SV Werder Bremen attempted a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area.
Paul Nebel from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Cameron Puertas from SV Werder Bremen committed a foul.
Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Cameron Puertas from SV Werder Bremen committed a foul.
Offside call against 1. FSV Mainz 05. Sheraldo Becker has been caught offside.
Substitution for SV Werder Bremen: Justin Njinmah comes on to replace Keke Topp.
Substitution for SV Werder Bremen: Justin Njinmah comes on to replace Keke Topp.
The first half has concluded with the score at SV Werder Bremen 0, 1. FSV Mainz 05 1.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Leonardo Bittencourt from SV Werder Bremen earned a free kick on the right side of the pitch.
Sheraldo Becker committed a foul against a player from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Offside call against 1. FSV Mainz 05. Sheraldo Becker is caught in an offside position.
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after Marco Friedl allowed the ball to go out.
Leonardo BittencourtYellow CardLeonardo Bittencourt of SV Werder Bremen has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Paul Nebel of 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Leonardo Bittencourt from SV Werder Bremen committed a foul.
Stefan Posch from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Keke Topp from SV Werder Bremen committed a foul.
Marco Friedl from SV Werder Bremen earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Sheraldo Becker from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted! Keke Topp of SV Werder Bremen attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Cameron Puertas, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Opportunity wasted. Keke Topp of SV Werder Bremen headed the ball from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Cameron Puertas, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to SV Werder Bremen after Dominik Kohr allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to SV Werder Bremen after Phillipp Mwene allowed the ball to go out.
Leonardo Bittencourt from SV Werder Bremen was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Dominik Kohr from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Stefan Posch from 1. FSV Mainz 05 takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Missed opportunity. Kaishu Sano from 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempted a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area following a corner, but it went wide.
Corner awarded to 1. FSV Mainz 05 after Olivier Deman allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Danny da Costa from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
A fresh offensive push. Romano Schmid from SV Werder Bremen takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Daniel Batz, the goalkeeper for 1. FSV Mainz 05, makes a save right in the middle of the goal.
Corner awarded to SV Werder Bremen after Stefan Posch allowed the ball to go out.
Corner kick awarded to SV Werder Bremen after Dominik Kohr allowed the ball to go out.
Missed opportunity! Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 takes a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it goes wide.
Kaishu Sano from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Jens Stage from SV Werder Bremen committed a foul.
Leonardo Bittencourt from SV Werder Bremen earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Phillip Tietz from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Marco Grüll from SV Werder Bremen committed a foul.
Dominik Kohr from 1. FSV Mainz 05 has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Leonardo Bittencourt from SV Werder Bremen earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Stefan Posch committed a foul against a player from 1. FSV Mainz 05.
Leonardo Bittencourt from SV Werder Bremen strikes the crossbar with a header from the center of the penalty area. The assist came from Cameron Puertas, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to SV Werder Bremen after a play that resulted in Phillipp Mwene giving up possession.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Marco Grüll from SV Werder Bremen took a right-footed shot from a challenging angle on the right side, but it was blocked. The assist came from Keke Topp.
assist: Phillipp Mwene
Goal! 1. FSV Mainz 05 takes the lead against SV Werder Bremen with a score of 1-0. Paul Nebel scores with a header from the middle of the box, sending the ball into the upper part of the net. The assist comes from Phillipp Mwene.
Another offensive push! Keke Topp from SV Werder Bremen takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but Daniel Batz of 1. FSV Mainz 05 makes a great save, diving to his right. The assist came from Cameron Puertas, who delivered a precise cross.
Leonardo Bittencourt from SV Werder Bremen earned a free kick on the right side of the field.
Dominik Kohr from 1. FSV Mainz 05 committed a foul.
Missed opportunity! Stefan Posch of 1. FSV Mainz 05 attempted a header from the center of the box, but it sailed high and to the right. The assist came from Silvan Widmer, who delivered a cross.
The opening half is underway...
Werder Bremen host FSV Mainz 05 in a crucial relegation battle with just one point separating the teams in 14th and 15th place. Bremen have found their scoring touch with back-to-back wins, while injury-hit Mainz arrive seeking their first victory in five matches.
