FT Mainz 05 2 - 3
Borussia M'gladbach
Commentary:
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Borussia Moenchengladbach just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 42%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 58%.
90+4' A shot by Robin Zentner is blocked.
90+4' Robin Zentner from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+4' Robin Zentner from Mainz 05 tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' Daniel Brosinski swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+3' Alassane Plea hand-balls.
90+2' Alassane Plea from Borussia Moenchengladbach is ruled offside.
90+2' Could be a good chance here as Hannes Wolf from Borussia Moenchengladbach cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+2' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
90+1' Borussia Moenchengladbach is trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 42%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 58%.
90' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Leandro Barreiro from Mainz 05 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jonas Hofmann
89' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
89' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
88' Borussia Moenchengladbach is having a good opportunity to score.
87' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
87' Jonas Hofmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach takes a short corner kick from the left.
87' It's a good hit from long range by Stefan Lainer who forces a save from Robin Zentner. Corner kick.
87' Robin Zentner saved a certain goal there! Alassane Plea found himself in a great scoring position but Robin Zentner denied him with a great save
87' Could be a good chance here as Hannes Wolf from Borussia Moenchengladbach cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
86' The referee signals a free kick as Hannes Wolf from Borussia Moenchengladbach trips Leandro Barreiro
85' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 44%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 56%.
84' Marcus Thuram from Borussia Moenchengladbach receives a yellow card for time wasting.
84' Marcus Thuram from Borussia Moenchengladbach goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Leandro Barreiro
84' Mainz 05 is in control of the ball.
83' Jonas Hofmann provided the assist for the goal.
83' G O O O A A A L - Matthias Ginter from Borussia Moenchengladbach heads the ball home!83' Jonas Hofmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach swings in the corner from the left.
83' The referee shows Robin Zentner the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
83' Luca Kilian clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
82' Stefan Lainer puts in a cross...
82' Borussia Moenchengladbach is having a good opportunity to score.
82' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
81' A chance presents itself to Matthias Ginter from Borussia Moenchengladbach but his header goes wide
81' Jonas Hofmann swings in a cross from the free kick.
81' The referee signals a free kick as Jerry St. Juste from Mainz 05 trips Hannes Wolf
81' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
80' Danny Latza is leaving the field to be replaced by Dong-Won Ji in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 45%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 55%.
80' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
79' Borussia Moenchengladbach is trying to create something here.
78' Mainz 05 is in control of the ball.
78' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Yellow card for Danny Latza.
77' Danny Latza from Mainz 05 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Hannes Wolf
76' G O O O A A A L - Jonas Hofmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach puts it away from the penalty spot!75' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 44%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 56%.
75' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Borussia Moenchengladbach!
75' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
75' After having handled the ball, Moussa Niakhate is booked.
75' PENALTY! - Moussa Niakhate handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Moussa Niakhate but the ref is uninterested.
75' Marcus Thuram has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
75' Great skill from Marcus Thuram as he dribbles past his opponents
75' Borussia Moenchengladbach start a counter attack.
74' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
74' Jean-Paul Boetius of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
74' Jerry St. Juste of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
74' Jerry St. Juste from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
74' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
74' Oscar Wendt from Borussia Moenchengladbach tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
74' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
73' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
72' Goal kick for Borussia Moenchengladbach.
72' Breel Embolo is leaving the field to be replaced by Hannes Wolf in a tactical substitution.
72' That's a great ball by Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
71' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
71' Breel Embolo from Borussia Moenchengladbach heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
71' Patrick Herrmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach swings in the corner from the left.
71' Luca Kilian clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
71' Alassane Plea from Borussia Moenchengladbach heads the ball to a team mate.
70' Patrick Herrmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach swings in the corner from the left.
70' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 45%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 55%.
70' Stefan Lainer sees his shot deflected off target
70' Borussia Moenchengladbach is having a good opportunity to score.
69' Goal kick for Borussia Moenchengladbach.
69' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 sends an effort wide of target
69' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
69' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
69' Borussia Moenchengladbach is trying to create something here.
68' What a game. It's an intense and good playing game from both sides.
68' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Robin Quaison is leaving the field to be replaced by Jonathan Burkardt in a tactical substitution.
67' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
67' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Daniel Brosinski relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Stefan Lainer puts in a cross...
66' The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Barreiro from Mainz 05 trips Breel Embolo
65' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
65' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 46%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 54%.
65' Pierre Kunde is leaving the field to be replaced by Leandro Barreiro in a tactical substitution.
65' Levin Mete Oztunali is leaving the field to be replaced by Edimilson Fernandes in a tactical substitution.
64' Borussia Moenchengladbach is having a good opportunity to score.
64' Jerry St. Juste from Mainz 05 crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
64' Jonas Hofmann relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the right.
63' Danny Latza from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Mainz 05 is having a good opportunity to score.
62' After a tactical foul, Florian Neuhaus sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
62' The referee signals a free kick as Florian Neuhaus from Borussia Moenchengladbach trips Jean-Paul Boetius
62' Great vision by Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
62' Jonas Hofmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach swings in the corner from the right.
62' Jean-Philippe Mateta clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
62' Patrick Herrmann swings in a cross from the free kick.
61' After a tactical foul, Luca Kilian sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
61' Luca Kilian from Mainz 05 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Breel Embolo
61' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 46%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 54%.
60' Christoph Kramer is leaving the field to be replaced by Florian Neuhaus in a tactical substitution.
60' Rocco Reitz is leaving the field to be replaced by Jonas Hofmann in a tactical substitution.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Danny Latza from Mainz 05 trips Marcus Thuram
60' A shot by Pierre Kunde is blocked.
59' Jerry St. Juste of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Levin Mete Oztunali of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Good effort by Alassane Plea as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
59' Goal kick for Borussia Moenchengladbach.
59' Daniel Brosinski swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate and it goes out of the field.
58' Should have been a goal! Levin Mete Oztunali gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Yann Sommer!
58' CHANCE! Levin Mete Oztunali finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
58' Pierre Kunde carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
57' Goal kick for Borussia Moenchengladbach.
57' Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
57' Robin Quaison from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
56' Christoph Kramer relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Daniel Brosinski puts in a cross...
56' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
55' Pierre Kunde puts in a cross...
55' Danny Latza from Mainz 05 takes a short corner kick from the left.
55' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 46%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 54%.
55' Jean-Paul Boetius sees his shot deflected off target
55' The game is restarted.
55' Borussia Moenchengladbach with an attacking substitution here.
54' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
54' Lars Stindl is leaving the field to be replaced by Alassane Plea in a tactical substitution.
53' Tony Jantschke is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcus Thuram in a tactical substitution.
53' Luca Kilian is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
53' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
53' Breel Embolo commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
53' Reckless challenge there. Breel Embolo commits a rough foul on Luca Kilian
53' Jean-Philippe Mateta is penalised for pushing Nico Elvedi.
53' Borussia Moenchengladbach is having a good opportunity to score.
52' Good effort by Robin Quaison as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
52' Could be a good chance here as Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
52' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' A shot by Christoph Kramer is blocked.
52' Great defending by Moussa Niakhate from Mainz 05 to prevent his team conceding a goal.
52' What a chance! Breel Embolo looks odds on to score, but his effort is cleared off the line!
51' Oscar Wendt of Borussia Moenchengladbach passes the ball to a team mate.
51' Robin Zentner saved a certain goal there! Patrick Herrmann found himself in a great scoring position but Robin Zentner denied him with a great save
51' Great skill from Patrick Herrmann as he dribbles past his opponents
50' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 47%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 53%.
49' Pierre Kunde commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
49' Reckless challenge there. Pierre Kunde commits a rough foul on Christoph Kramer
49' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
48' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
47' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
47' Oscar Wendt fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
47' Could be a good chance here as Breel Embolo from Borussia Moenchengladbach cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
46' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
46' Borussia Moenchengladbach is trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 49%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 51%.
45+2' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
45+2' Robin Zentner could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Nico Elvedi from Borussia Moenchengladbach commits a foul by elbowing Jean-Philippe Mateta
45+1' Robin Zentner saved a certain goal there! Patrick Herrmann found himself in a great scoring position but Robin Zentner denied him with a great save
45+1' Patrick Herrmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Borussia Moenchengladbach start a counter attack.
45' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 49%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 51%.
45' Levin Mete Oztunali is penalised for pushing Matthias Ginter.
45' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Breel Embolo from Borussia Moenchengladbach tries to play a 1-2 with Patrick Herrmann, but the ball is intercepted.
44' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
44' Breel Embolo is penalised for pushing Moussa Niakhate.
44' A shot by Jean-Paul Boetius is blocked.
43' Robin Quaison of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
43' Danny Latza puts in a cross...
43' Danny Latza from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
43' Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
42' Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
42' Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
41' The ref blows his whistle. Breel Embolo charged Pierre Kunde from behind and it's a free-kick
41' Mainz 05 is in control of the ball.
40' Oscar Wendt is penalised for pushing Danny Latza.
40' Breel Embolo from Borussia Moenchengladbach directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Breel Embolo from Borussia Moenchengladbach takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
40' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 48%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 52%.
40' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' The referee signals a free kick as Pierre Kunde from Mainz 05 trips Lars Stindl
39' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
39' A chance presents itself to Stefan Lainer from Borussia Moenchengladbach but his header goes wide
39' Patrick Herrmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach swings in the corner from the left.
38' Levin Mete Oztunali clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
38' Stefan Lainer puts in a cross...
38' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
37' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
36' Levin Mete Oztunali provided the assist for the goal.
36' G O O O A A A L - Jean-Philippe Mateta with the goal!36' Great skill from Jean-Philippe Mateta as he dribbles past his opponents
36' Levin Mete Oztunali puts in a cross...
36' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 52%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 48%.
35' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Stefan Lainer puts in a cross...
34' Good effort by Robin Quaison as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
34' Levin Mete Oztunali from Mainz 05 heads the ball to a team mate.
34' Pierre Kunde puts in a cross...
34' Christoph Kramer relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Pierre Kunde puts in a cross...
33' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
33' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Stefan Lainer from Borussia Moenchengladbach tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Rocco Reitz puts in a cross...
31' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
31' CROSSBAR! A great shot from distance by Patrick Herrmann strikes the crossbar!
31' Could be a good chance here as Rocco Reitz from Borussia Moenchengladbach cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
30' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' A shot from Lars Stindl takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
30' Could be a good chance here as Patrick Herrmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
30' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 49%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 51%.
29' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Moussa Niakhate is penalised for pushing Breel Embolo.
29' The referee signals a free kick as Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 trips Rocco Reitz
29' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
28' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
27' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
27' Stefan Lainer from Borussia Moenchengladbach tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
27' Luca Kilian relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Stefan Lainer puts in a cross...
26' Rocco Reitz is penalised for pushing Robin Quaison.
25' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 54%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 46%.
24' Mainz 05 is in control of the ball.
23' G O O O A A A L - Jean-Philippe Mateta reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!23' Robin Quaison sees a huge opportunity go begging as his shot hits the post!
23' CHANCE! Robin Quaison finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
23' Could be a good chance here as Danny Latza from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
23' Mainz 05 is having a good opportunity to score.
22' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
22' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
21' Mainz 05 is trying to create something here.
21' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' The referee signals a free kick as Luca Kilian from Mainz 05 trips Breel Embolo
20' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 52%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 48%.
20' Robin Quaison from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
19' Jean-Paul Boetius has a great chance to score, but Yann Sommer comes out strongly to save!
19' Could be a good chance here as Jean-Philippe Mateta from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
19' Breel Embolo from Borussia Moenchengladbach is ruled offside.
18' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Mainz 05 is in control of the ball.
18' Borussia Moenchengladbach is in control of the ball.
17' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Jerry St. Juste relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Patrick Herrmann swings in a cross from the free kick.
16' The referee signals a free kick as Danny Latza from Mainz 05 trips Rocco Reitz
16' Mainz 05 is in control of the ball.
15' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 54%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 46%.
15' G O O O A A A L - Lars Stindl scores!15' Breel Embolo from Borussia Moenchengladbach heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
15' Stefan Lainer puts in a cross...
14' Stefan Lainer sends a header towards goal, but Robin Zentner is there to comfortably save it
14' Oscar Wendt swings in a cross from the free kick.
14' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Stefan Lainer
13' Borussia Moenchengladbach is trying to create something here.
12' Mainz 05 is in control of the ball.
11' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Mainz 05 is in control of the ball.
11' Borussia Moenchengladbach is having a good opportunity to score.
10' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 57%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 43%.
10' A shot by Jean-Paul Boetius is blocked.
10' A shot by Jerry St. Juste is blocked.
9' Rocco Reitz relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Jean-Philippe Mateta puts in a cross...
9' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
8' Good effort by Patrick Herrmann as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
8' Could be a good chance here as Rocco Reitz from Borussia Moenchengladbach cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
7' Jerry St. Juste shoots from outside the box, but Yann Sommer has it under control
7' Jean-Philippe Mateta of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
7' Daniel Brosinski puts in a cross...
7' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Lars Stindl from Borussia Moenchengladbach goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jerry St. Juste
5' Borussia Moenchengladbach take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 46%, Borussia Moenchengladbach: 54%.
5' Breel Embolo shoots from outside the box, but Robin Zentner has it under control
5' Robin Zentner could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
4' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Pierre Kunde relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Patrick Herrmann from Borussia Moenchengladbach swings in the corner from the left.
3' Luca Kilian clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
3' Breel Embolo from Borussia Moenchengladbach takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
3' The referee signals a free kick as Danny Latza from Mainz 05 trips Breel Embolo
2' The referee signals a free kick as Danny Latza from Mainz 05 trips Patrick Herrmann
2' Danger averted there as Nico Elvedi from Borussia Moenchengladbach clears the danger with a good tackle
2' Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' Mainz 05 is trying to create something here.
1' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Mainz 05 kick-off, and the game is underway.
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