Commentary:
90+4' Plenty of chances in this game but neither team could score the decisive goal
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Freiburg: 61%, Mainz 05: 39%.
90+4' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
90+4' Ermedin Demirovic from Freiburg makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
90+3' Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Hoefler from Freiburg cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
90+3' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Nicolas Hoefler is penalised for pushing Marcus Ingvartsen.
90+2' Freiburg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' Alexander Hack relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Vincenzo Grifo from Freiburg swings in the corner from the right.
90+1' Vincenzo Grifo sees his shot deflected off target
90+1' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Freiburg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ball possession: Freiburg: 60%, Mainz 05: 40%.
90' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
89' Nicolas Hoefler from Freiburg heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
89' Vincenzo Grifo swings in a cross from the free kick.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 trips Lukas Kuebler
88' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
88' Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
87' Nico Schlotterbeck relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Silvan Widmer puts in a cross...
87' The referee signals a free kick as Nico Schlotterbeck from Freiburg trips Marcus Ingvartsen
86' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
86' Jonathan Burkardt is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcus Ingvartsen in a tactical substitution.
86' Karim Onisiwo is leaving the field to be replaced by Adam Szalai in a tactical substitution.
85' Woo-Yeong Jeong is leaving the field to be replaced by Ermedin Demirovic in a tactical substitution.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Nicolas Hoefler from Freiburg trips Jonathan Burkardt
85' Ball possession: Freiburg: 61%, Mainz 05: 39%.
85' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
84' Today's attendance is 10000.
84' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
83' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Safe hands from Mark Flekken as he comes out and claims the ball
83' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
83' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
82' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Jean-Paul Boetius puts in a cross...
82' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
81' Vincenzo Grifo from Freiburg had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
81' Vincenzo Grifo from Freiburg takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
81' Freiburg start a counter attack.
81' Freiburg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' Ball possession: Freiburg: 62%, Mainz 05: 38%.
80' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
79' Nico Schlotterbeck relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Silvan Widmer puts in a cross...
79' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
79' Poor play by Lukas Kuebler as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
79' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
78' Dominik Kohr is leaving the field to be replaced by Leandro Barreiro in a tactical substitution.
78' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
77' That's a great ball by Vincenzo Grifo from Freiburg. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
77' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
77' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Yellow card for Dominik Kohr.
76' The referee signals a free kick as Dominik Kohr from Mainz 05 trips Christian Guenter
75' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
75' Ball possession: Freiburg: 60%, Mainz 05: 40%.
75' Freiburg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Karim Onisiwo is penalised for pushing Lukas Kuebler.
74' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
74' Vincenzo Grifo puts in a cross...
73' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
73' Goal kick for Freiburg.
73' Jean-Paul Boetius goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
72' Christian Guenter shoots from outside the box, but Robin Zentner has it under control
72' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Schade from Freiburg trips Aaron Caricol
72' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Ball possession: Freiburg: 62%, Mainz 05: 38%.
70' The referee signals a free kick as Vincenzo Grifo from Freiburg trips Anton Stach
70' With that goal, Freiburg equalised. Game on!
69' Nicolas Hoefler provided the assist for the goal.
69' G O O O A A A L - Nils Petersen scores with the left foot!69' Nicolas Hoefler from Freiburg heads the ball to a team mate.
69' Christian Guenter from Freiburg swings in the corner from the right.
69' Woo-Yeong Jeong sees his shot deflected off target
69' Christian Guenter from Freiburg swings in the corner from the right.
69' Anton Stach clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
68' Vincenzo Grifo from Freiburg swings in the corner from the right.
68' The game is restarted.
67' Maximilian Eggestein is leaving the field to be replaced by Janik Haberer in a tactical substitution.
67' Roland Sallai is leaving the field to be replaced by Kevin Schade in a tactical substitution.
67' Lucas Hoeler is leaving the field to be replaced by Nils Petersen in a tactical substitution.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
66' The referee signals a free kick as Nico Schlotterbeck from Freiburg trips Jonathan Burkardt
65' Ball possession: Freiburg: 60%, Mainz 05: 40%.
65' Jae-Sung Lee is leaving the field to be replaced by Jean-Paul Boetius in a tactical substitution.
64' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
64' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
64' The match resumes with a drop ball.
64' The game is stopped.
64' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
63' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
62' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
61' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
61' A chance presents itself to Lucas Hoeler from Freiburg but his header goes wide
61' Christian Guenter from Freiburg swings in the corner from the right.
60' Ball possession: Freiburg: 60%, Mainz 05: 40%.
60' Lucas Hoeler from Freiburg sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
60' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
60' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
59' Aaron Caricol from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but Mark Flekken comes out to smother the ball.
59' Karim Onisiwo of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
59' The referee signals a free kick as Maximilian Eggestein from Freiburg trips Moussa Niakhate
58' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
58' Oh no. From a promising position Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
58' Jae-Sung Lee of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
58' Aaron Caricol from Mainz 05 heads the ball to a team mate.
58' Karim Onisiwo of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
58' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
57' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
57' Lucas Hoeler is penalised for pushing Dominik Kohr.
56' Freiburg plays a short goal kick.
56' Moussa Niakhate goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
56' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
56' Nico Schlotterbeck from Freiburg tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
55' Nicolas Hoefler sends a long ball upfield.
55' Great vision by Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
55' Christian Guenter from Freiburg swings in the corner from the right.
55' Ball possession: Freiburg: 60%, Mainz 05: 40%.
55' Roland Sallai sees his shot deflected off target
54' Woo-Yeong Jeong of Freiburg passes the ball to a team mate.
54' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
54' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
54' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Goal kick for Freiburg.
53' How did he miss that? Jonathan Burkardt has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
53' Some neat football here as Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 plays a 1-2 with Jae-Sung Lee.
53' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
53' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
53' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Robin Zentner saved a certain goal there! Vincenzo Grifo found himself in a great scoring position but Robin Zentner denied him with a great save
52' Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Hoefler from Freiburg cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
52' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
52' Robin Zentner relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Vincenzo Grifo swings in a cross from the free kick.
51' The referee signals a free kick as Anton Stach from Mainz 05 trips Maximilian Eggestein
51' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Freiburg: 58%, Mainz 05: 42%.
50' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
49' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
48' Freiburg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
48' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
48' Lukas Kuebler goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
47' Christian Guenter takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
47' Obstruction as Alexander Hack cuts off the run of Nico Schlotterbeck. A free-kick is awarded.
46' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' Roland Sallai puts in a cross...
46' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+1' Mainz 05 has been the better team in this half
45+1' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+1' Ball possession: Freiburg: 57%, Mainz 05: 43%.
45+1' The referee signals a free kick as Alexander Hack from Mainz 05 trips Vincenzo Grifo
45+1' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
45+1' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Anton Stach heads the ball back across goal...
45+1' Mark Flekken relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Woo-Yeong Jeong clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45' Anton Stach from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the left.
45' Philipp Lienhart clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
45' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Ball possession: Freiburg: 57%, Mainz 05: 43%.
44' Lukas Kuebler relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
44' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
43' Woo-Yeong Jeong fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
43' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
43' Goal kick for Freiburg.
43' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
42' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
42' Lucas Hoeler is penalised for pushing Alexander Hack.
42' Lukas Kuebler puts in a cross...
42' Goal kick for Freiburg.
41' How did he miss that? Jonathan Burkardt has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
41' Great skill from Jonathan Burkardt as he dribbles past his opponents
41' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
41' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
40' Maximilian Eggestein goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
40' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
40' Roland Sallai from Freiburg tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Vincenzo Grifo puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Freiburg: 54%, Mainz 05: 46%.
40' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
40' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 passes the ball in the box, but Mark Flekken comes out to smother the ball.
39' Poor play by Philipp Lienhart as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
39' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
39' Vincenzo Grifo sends a direct free kick on target, but the keeper saves it.
38' Silvan Widmer is penalised for pushing Lucas Hoeler.
38' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
37' The referee signals a free kick as Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 trips Nicolas Hoefler
37' Lucas Hoeler volleys a shot on target, but the keeper saves it.
37' Maximilian Eggestein of Freiburg passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Could be a good chance here as Roland Sallai from Freiburg cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
37' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
36' Karim Onisiwo is penalised for pushing Nico Schlotterbeck.
36' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
36' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Christian Guenter relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Jae-Sung Lee swings in a cross from the free kick.
35' Ball possession: Freiburg: 52%, Mainz 05: 48%.
34' The referee signals a free kick as Maximilian Eggestein from Freiburg trips Aaron Caricol
34' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
34' Vincenzo Grifo goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
33' Alexander Hack is penalised for pushing Lucas Hoeler.
32' Mainz 05 managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
32' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for Mainz 05 stands.
31' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
31' G O O O A A A L - Alexander Hack reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!31' Poor play by Philipp Lienhart as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
31' Dominik Kohr has a great chance to score, but sees his header parried by the keeper!
31' Aaron Caricol puts in a cross...
30' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the right.
30' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
30' Ball possession: Freiburg: 53%, Mainz 05: 47%.
29' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
29' Lucas Hoeler fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
29' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
28' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
27' Stefan Bell is penalised for pushing Lucas Hoeler.
26' Freiburg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
26' Moussa Niakhate from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
26' Nico Schlotterbeck relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Aaron Caricol puts in a cross...
26' Could be a good chance here as Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
26' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
25' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Ball possession: Freiburg: 45%, Mainz 05: 55%.
25' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
24' Roland Sallai from Freiburg goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Moussa Niakhate
23' Freiburg plays a short goal kick.
23' Stefan Bell goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
23' Could be a good chance here as Anton Stach from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
23' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
22' Goal kick for Freiburg.
22' Alexander Hack fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
22' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
21' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Stefan Bell puts in a cross...
21' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
20' Ball possession: Freiburg: 47%, Mainz 05: 53%.
20' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
19' Moussa Niakhate relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' A player from Freiburg takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
19' Silvan Widmer relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Christian Guenter from Freiburg swings in the corner from the right.
19' Maximilian Eggestein from Freiburg tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
18' Goal kick for Freiburg.
18' That's a great ball by Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
18' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
17' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
17' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
16' Lukas Kuebler relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
16' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' A direct free kick from Anton Stach is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
16' Nicolas Hoefler is penalised for pushing Jonathan Burkardt.
15' The game is restarted.
15' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
15' Ball possession: Freiburg: 50%, Mainz 05: 50%.
15' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
15' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
14' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Mark Flekken saved a certain goal there! Jonathan Burkardt found himself in a great scoring position but Mark Flekken denied him with a great save
14' CHANCE! Jonathan Burkardt finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
14' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
14' Christian Guenter could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
14' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
13' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
13' Roland Sallai send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
13' Lucas Hoeler of Freiburg passes the ball to a team mate.
13' Vincenzo Grifo from Freiburg heads the ball to a team mate.
13' Freiburg with a potentially dangerous attack.
13' Alexander Hack relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Vincenzo Grifo swings in a cross from the free kick.
12' Aaron Caricol from Mainz 05 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Roland Sallai
12' Safe hands from Mark Flekken as he comes out and claims the ball
12' Poor play by Philipp Lienhart as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
12' Oh no. From a promising position Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
12' Jae-Sung Lee puts in a cross...
11' Freiburg take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Freiburg: 54%, Mainz 05: 46%.
10' Moussa Niakhate is penalised for pushing Woo-Yeong Jeong.
10' Freiburg are in control of the ball.
9' Aaron Caricol from Mainz 05 crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
9' Christian Guenter relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Anton Stach swings in a cross from the free kick.
9' The ref blows his whistle. Nico Schlotterbeck charged Jonathan Burkardt from behind and it's a free-kick
9' Freiburg take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
8' Lukas Kuebler swings in a cross from the free kick.
7' Yellow card for Anton Stach.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Anton Stach from Mainz 05 trips Lucas Hoeler
7' Freiburg start a counter attack.
7' A shot by Jae-Sung Lee is blocked.
7' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
6' Karim Onisiwo shoots from outside the box, but Mark Flekken has it under control
6' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
6' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
5' Roland Sallai is penalised for pushing Moussa Niakhate.
5' Ball possession: Freiburg: 30%, Mainz 05: 70%.
5' Alexander Hack relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Christian Guenter from Freiburg passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Christian Guenter from Freiburg takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4' The referee signals a free kick as Aaron Caricol from Mainz 05 trips Roland Sallai
4' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Silvan Widmer puts in a cross...
3' A shot by Anton Stach is blocked.
3' Nico Schlotterbeck relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
3' Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
3' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
2' That's a great ball by Lukas Kuebler from Freiburg. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
2' Freiburg are trying to create something here.
2' Christian Guenter from Freiburg directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
2' Freiburg start a counter attack.
2' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Philipp Lienhart relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Jonathan Burkardt puts in a cross...
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Mainz 05 kick-off, and the game is underway.
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