3 – 4
“Florian Neuhaus fires Gladbach into an early lead with a right-footed finish from the center of the box after a blocked effort from Lukas Ullrich moments earlier.”
“Sheraldo Becker heads home from close range right before the break to put Mainz ahead for the first time, capping a fast-paced first half of end-to-end goals.”
Pivotal“A flashpoint of arguments and bookings involving Stefan Posch and Philipp Sander erupts on the pitch, injecting tension into the match just before Gladbach's equalizer.”
“Just two minutes after a double Gladbach substitution, Mainz punish a defensive lapse from a corner as Eric Martel heads in from point-blank range to restore their lead at 3-2.”
Pivotal“Danny da Costa turns home a corner delivery from close range to make it 4-2 and seemingly put the game beyond Gladbach's reach in the dying minutes.”
Pivotal
Borussia Mönchengladbach
FSV Mainz 05
Outstanding performance
FSV Mainz 05•AttackerMainz's clinical edge in front of goal proved decisive as they converted four of their limited chances while Gladbach squandered late pressure into a mere consolation penalty. The visitors controlled possession (53%) and dangerous attacks (36 to 26) but the match swung on set-pieces and moments of individual quality rather than sustained dominance, with Eric Martel and Danny da Costa punishing Gladbach from corners in the final quarter-hour. Gladbach fought back twice, through Florian Neuhaus and substitute-turned-scorer Isac Lidberg, and Shuto Machino's stoppage-time penalty made for a nervy finish, but Mainz's composure in the chaotic second half - which produced ten of the match's eleven bookings - proved the difference. For Mainz this result cements strong form and keeps them firmly in the title conversation, while Gladbach's defensive frailties at set-pieces will be a major concern heading into their next fixtures.
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Jan Leszczynski from Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Ransford Königsdörffer from Mainz commits a foul.
Isac Lidberg from Borussia M'gladbach commits a foul.
Stefan Posch from Mainz wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kevin Stöger from Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Phillip Tietz commits a foul for Mainz.
Goal! Shuto Machino scores for Borussia M'gladbach with a right-footed shot from the penalty spot. The score is now 3-4.
Alexander SchwolowYellow CardAlexander Schwolow from Mainz receives a yellow card.
Shuto Machino's header from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Kevin Diks.
Eric Martel from Mainz concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
Kacper PotulskiYellow CardKacper Potulski from Mainz receives a yellow card for a foul.
Shuto MachinoYellow CardShuto Machino of Borussia M'gladbach receives a yellow card.
Shuto Machino from Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Kacper Potulski of Mainz commits a foul.
Shuto Machino's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. He was assisted by Isac Lidberg.
Substitution for Mainz: Lennard Maloney comes on for Nadiem Amiri.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Goal! Mainz leads 4-2 after Danny da Costa scores with a left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box following a corner.
Mainz wins a corner after Kevin Diks concedes.
Wael MohyaYellow CardWael Mohya from Borussia M'gladbach receives a yellow card.
Kevin StögerYellow CardKevin Stöger from Borussia M'gladbach receives a yellow card.
Kevin Stöger from Borussia M'gladbach commits a foul.
Phillip Tietz from Mainz wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Borussia M'gladbach: Robin Hack comes on for Hugo Bolin.
Shuto Machino from Borussia M'gladbach misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. The chance was created by Kevin Stöger, who provided a cross after a corner.
Corner awarded to Borussia M'gladbach after a concession by Danny da Costa.
Substitution for Borussia M'gladbach: Shuto Machino comes on for Ko Itakura.
Eric Martel from Mainz wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Kacper Potulski from Mainz misses a header from close range, sending the ball to the right. He was assisted by Nadiem Amiri, who provided a cross after a corner.
Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach commits a foul.
Mainz wins a corner after Kevin Stöger concedes.
Foul committed by Ko Itakura of Borussia M'gladbach.
Nadiem Amiri from Mainz is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
assist: Kaishu Sano
Goal! Mainz leads 3-2 after Eric Martel scores with a header from very close range following a corner.
Mainz wins a corner after Kevin Diks concedes.
Substitution for Borussia M'gladbach: Kevin Stöger comes on for Franck Honorat.
Substitution for Borussia M'gladbach: Daiki Hashioka comes on for Joe Scally.
Substitution for Mainz: Ransford Königsdörffer comes on for Sheraldo Becker.
Sheraldo Becker's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Danny da Costa provided the assist.
Phillipp MweneYellow CardPhillipp Mwene from Mainz receives a yellow card.
Kacper Potulski from Mainz commits a foul.
Franck Honorat from Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Phillip Tietz's header from the center of the box for Mainz is saved.
Attempt saved. Phillip Tietz from Mainz has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Moritz Nicolas from Borussia M'gladbach saves it in the bottom left corner. The shot was assisted by Danny da Costa with a cross.
Kevin Diks from Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Eric Martel of Mainz.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Mainz: Danny da Costa comes on for Anthony Caci due to an injury.
Substitution for Mainz: Eric Martel comes on for Lee Jae-Sung.
Substitution for Borussia M'gladbach: Wael Mohya comes on for Florian Neuhaus.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Anthony Caci from Mainz.
Florian NeuhausYellow CardFlorian Neuhaus from Borussia M'gladbach receives a yellow card.
assist: Lukas Ullrich
Goal! Isac Lidberg scores for Borussia M'gladbach with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. The match is now 2-2 against Mainz.
Lukas Ullrich's right-footed shot from very close range for Borussia M'gladbach is blocked.
Attempt missed. Florian Neuhaus from Borussia M'gladbach takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Kevin Diks from Borussia M'gladbach hits the right post with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Stefan PoschYellow CardStefan Posch from Mainz receives a yellow card.
Franck HonoratYellow CardFranck Honorat of Borussia M'gladbach receives a yellow card.
VAR decision results in a penalty for Borussia M'gladbach.
Phillip Tietz from Mainz concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Borussia M'gladbach after Kacper Potulski concedes.
Phillip Tietz from Mainz commits a foul.
Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Florian Neuhaus from Borussia M'gladbach commits a foul.
Sheraldo Becker of Mainz is caught offside.
Stefan Posch from Mainz is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner awarded to Borussia M'gladbach after Kacper Potulski concedes.
Isac Lidberg of Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Kacper Potulski from Mainz commits a foul.
Foul committed by Ko Itakura of Borussia M'gladbach.
Sheraldo Becker from Mainz is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
The second half begins with Borussia M'gladbach trailing Mainz 1-2.
Joe Scally from Borussia M'gladbach misses a right-footed shot from outside the box to the right after a corner.
Attempt saved. Isac Lidberg's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Alexander Schwolow. The chance was assisted by Jan Leszczynski with a headed pass.
Corner for Borussia M'gladbach, conceded by Alexander Schwolow.
The first half ends with Borussia M'gladbach trailing Mainz 2-1.
Attempt saved. Sheraldo Becker from Mainz has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved.
assist: Anthony Caci
Goal! Mainz leads 2-1 as Sheraldo Becker scores with a header from the center of the box.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Jan Leszczynski from Borussia M'gladbach commits a foul.
Phillip Tietz from Mainz is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Joe Scally from Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lee Jae-Sung from Mainz commits a foul.
Attempt saved. Ko Itakura's header from the left side of the six-yard box is saved in the top left corner by Alexander Schwolow. The assist came from Franck Honorat's cross.
Isac Lidberg's right-footed shot from the right side of the box for Borussia M'gladbach is blocked.
Joe Scally of Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick on the right wing.
Stefan Posch from Mainz commits a foul.
Attempt missed. Phillipp Mwene from Mainz heads the ball from the center of the box.
Attempt missed. Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box that goes wide to the left. He was assisted by Florian Neuhaus, who provided a headed pass after a set piece situation.
Attempt missed. Hugo Bolin from Borussia M'gladbach takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Nadiem Amiri from Mainz commits a handball.
Isac Lidberg from Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick on the right wing.
Kacper Potulski from Mainz commits a foul.
Foul committed by Franck Honorat of Borussia M'gladbach.
Phillipp Mwene from Mainz wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Jan Leszczynski from Borussia M'gladbach.
Anthony Caci from Mainz misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it too high.
Attempt saved. Joe Scally's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Alexander Schwolow. The assist came from Florian Neuhaus.
Kacper Potulski from Mainz misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box, sending it just a bit too high. He was assisted by Anthony Caci, who provided a cross following a corner.
Attempt saved. Sheraldo Becker from Mainz has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box saved in the bottom right corner by Moritz Nicolas of Borussia M'gladbach. The assist came from Fabio Gruber.
Corner awarded to Mainz after a concession by Moritz Nicolas.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Lukas UllrichYellow CardLukas Ullrich of Borussia M'gladbach receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Anthony Caci from Mainz.
Foul committed by Lukas Ullrich of Borussia M'gladbach.
Anthony Caci from Mainz wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Sheraldo Becker
Goal! Phillip Tietz scores for Mainz with a left-footed shot from very close range, leveling the match at 1-1 against Borussia M'gladbach.
Attempt missed. Sheraldo Becker from Mainz takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Fabio Gruber from Mainz is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Jan Leszczynski's header from the center of the box is saved in the middle of the goal. Franck Honorat provided the assist with a cross.
Isac Lidberg from Borussia M'gladbach commits a foul.
Corner awarded to Borussia M'gladbach after Fabio Gruber concedes.
Corner awarded to Borussia M'gladbach after a concession by Lee Jae-Sung.
Ko Itakura from Borussia M'gladbach wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Phillip Tietz of Mainz.
assist: Lukas Ullrich
Goal! Borussia M'gladbach leads 1-0 against Mainz. Florian Neuhaus scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Lukas Ullrich's right-footed shot from outside the box for Borussia M'gladbach is blocked.
Delay in the match in Mainz.
Kaishu Sano from Mainz has his right-footed shot from outside the box blocked.
Phillip Tietz from Mainz wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Philipp Sander of Borussia M'gladbach.
Sheraldo Becker of Mainz is caught offside.
Attempt missed by Anthony Caci from Mainz, who took a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box.
Florian Neuhaus from Borussia M'gladbach commits a foul.
Nadiem Amiri from Mainz wins a free kick in the defensive half.
First half begins.
A crisis-stricken Borussia Mönchengladbach, sitting winless and pointless after sacking Eugen Polanski, turn to interim coach Jan-Moritz Lichte for a much-needed reset against a resurgent Mainz side. With Gladbach reeling from a humiliating 0-5 defeat at Freiburg and Mainz riding a positive LWD run, this looks like a golden opportunity for the visitors to pile on more misery at Borussia-Park.
