FT Mainz 05 1 - 0
RB Leipzig
Commentary:
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Mainz 05 just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+7' Today's attendance is 10500.
90+7' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+7' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 36%, RB Leipzig: 64%.
90+6' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+6' Brian Brobbey from RB Leipzig tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+6' Marcel Sabitzer swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+6' Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Hee-Chan Hwang
90+5' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
90+4' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
90+4' What a miss! Andre Silva has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
90+4' Angelino puts in a cross...
90+3' Robin Zentner relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
90+3' Moussa Niakhate clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+3' Angelino puts in a cross...
90+3' Moussa Niakhate relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Dominik Szoboszlai puts in a cross...
90+2' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Jae-Sung Lee is leaving the field to be replaced by Luca Kilian in a tactical substitution.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 36%, RB Leipzig: 64%.
90' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
89' Paul Nebel is leaving the field to be replaced by Romario Roesch in a tactical substitution.
89' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
89' Angelino puts in a cross...
89' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Silvan Widmer relieves the pressure with a clearance
88' Angelino from RB Leipzig crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
87' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Angelino puts in a cross...
87' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
86' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 36%, RB Leipzig: 64%.
86' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
86' Niklas Tauer is leaving the field to be replaced by Stephan Fuerstner in a tactical substitution.
86' What a miss! Willi Orban has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
86' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
85' The referee is not having the complaints from Bo Svensson who is given a yellow card for dissent
85' Brian Brobbey from RB Leipzig heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
85' Marcel Sabitzer puts in a cross...
84' Alexander Hack relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Marcel Sabitzer puts in a cross...
84' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
84' Alexander Hack clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
83' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 36%, RB Leipzig: 64%.
83' Moussa Niakhate comes back onto the field.
83' Robin Zentner relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
83' Aaron Caricol swings in a cross from the free kick.
83' The game is restarted.
82' Moussa Niakhate is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
82' Nordi Mukiele is leaving the field to be replaced by Brian Brobbey in a tactical substitution.
81' Moussa Niakhate is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
81' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
80' After a tactical foul, Marcel Sabitzer sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
80' The referee signals a free kick as Marcel Sabitzer from RB Leipzig trips Moussa Niakhate
80' Emil Forsberg takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
80' The ref blows his whistle. Niklas Tauer charged Hee-Chan Hwang from behind and it's a free-kick
79' Peter Gulacsi relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Alexander Hack from Mainz 05 heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
78' Paul Nebel from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the right.
78' Angelino clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
77' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
77' Hee-Chan Hwang from RB Leipzig sends an effort wide of target
77' Nordi Mukiele puts in a cross...
76' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Nordi Mukiele has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
76' Poor play by Alexander Hack as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
76' Angelino puts in a cross...
76' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 37%, RB Leipzig: 63%.
75' Goal kick for RB Leipzig.
75' DISALLOWED GOAL! Stefan Bell celebrates but his goal will not stand!
74' Paul Nebel from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the right.
73' Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
73' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig is ruled offside.
73' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig heads the ball to a team mate.
72' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
72' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Dominik Szoboszlai puts in a cross...
71' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Alexander Hack relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Nordi Mukiele puts in a cross...
70' Paul Nebel from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
70' Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 heads the ball to a team mate.
70' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' The game is restarted.
69' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 37%, RB Leipzig: 63%.
68' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
67' Willi Orban from RB Leipzig is ruled offside.
67' Emil Forsberg swings in a cross from the free kick.
66' Obstruction as Alexander Hack cuts off the run of Dominik Szoboszlai. A free-kick is awarded.
66' The away team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
66' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 37%, RB Leipzig: 63%.
65' Robin Zentner relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
65' Mohamed Simakan puts in a cross...
64' A shot by Marcel Sabitzer is blocked.
64' Alexander Hack relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Emil Forsberg swings in a cross from the free kick.
64' Amadou Haidara is leaving the field to be replaced by Hee-Chan Hwang in a tactical substitution.
64' Tyler Adams is leaving the field to be replaced by Marcel Sabitzer in a tactical substitution.
64' Christopher Nkunku is leaving the field to be replaced by Dominik Szoboszlai in a tactical substitution.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Alexander Hack from Mainz 05 trips Amadou Haidara
62' Obstruction as Silvan Widmer cuts off the run of Christopher Nkunku. A free-kick is awarded.
61' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
61' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 38%, RB Leipzig: 62%.
60' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Danger averted there as Niklas Tauer from Mainz 05 clears the danger with a good tackle
59' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
59' What a miss! Mohamed Simakan has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
59' Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
58' How did he miss that? Mohamed Simakan has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
58' Nordi Mukiele of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
58' Christopher Nkunku puts in a cross...
58' Robin Zentner relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
58' Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
58' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Angelino puts in a cross...
57' Leandro Barreiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
56' Angelino puts in a cross...
56' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Danger averted there as Alexander Hack from Mainz 05 clears the danger with a good tackle
55' Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
55' Emil Forsberg of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
55' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
55' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 39%, RB Leipzig: 61%.
54' Danger averted there as Moussa Niakhate from Mainz 05 clears the danger with a good tackle
54' Leandro Barreiro comes back onto the field.
54' A shot by Emil Forsberg is blocked.
54' Danger averted there as Alexander Hack from Mainz 05 clears the danger with a good tackle
54' Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
54' Tyler Adams of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
53' The game is restarted.
53' Leandro Barreiro is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
52' Leandro Barreiro is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
52' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
52' Amadou Haidara from RB Leipzig commits a foul by elbowing Leandro Barreiro
51' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 39%, RB Leipzig: 61%.
51' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Peter Gulacsi saved a certain goal there! Paul Nebel found himself in a great scoring position but Peter Gulacsi denied him with a great save
51' Silvan Widmer from Mainz 05 directs a ball squarely in the box.
50' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
50' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
50' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Paul Nebel from Mainz 05 trips Nordi Mukiele
48' Yellow card for Paul Nebel.
48' Reckless challenge there. Paul Nebel commits a rough foul on Tyler Adams
48' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
47' Aaron Caricol swings in a cross from the free kick.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig trips Leandro Barreiro
46' The second half is underway.
45+4' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 37%, RB Leipzig: 63%.
45+3' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+3' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
45+3' A chance presents itself to Andre Silva from RB Leipzig but his header goes wide
45+3' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
45+2' Aaron Caricol clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+2' Angelino puts in a cross...
45+2' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Tyler Adams puts in a cross...
45+1' Kevin Kampl from RB Leipzig passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 38%, RB Leipzig: 62%.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
44' A chance presents itself to Mohamed Simakan from RB Leipzig but his header goes wide
44' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
44' Angelino from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
43' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Mohamed Simakan from RB Leipzig tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' Angelino from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
42' Jonathan Burkardt clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
42' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
42' Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
41' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 38%, RB Leipzig: 62%.
41' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
41' Robin Zentner from Mainz 05 fails to clear the ball properly and gives away a throw-in to the opponent team.
41' Could be a good chance here as Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
40' Leandro Barreiro from Mainz 05 tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' The game is restarted.
39' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
39' Angelino from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
39' A shot by Christopher Nkunku is blocked.
38' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Aaron Caricol relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Christopher Nkunku puts in a cross...
37' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 39%, RB Leipzig: 61%.
37' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
36' Kevin Kampl relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Paul Nebel swings in a cross from the free kick.
35' The referee signals a free kick as Mohamed Simakan from RB Leipzig trips Jonathan Burkardt
35' Great skill from Jonathan Burkardt as he dribbles past his opponents
35' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' The game is restarted.
34' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
34' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Goal kick for Mainz 05.
34' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
34' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig heads the ball to a team mate.
33' Poor play by Leandro Barreiro as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
33' Angelino puts in a cross...
33' The referee signals a free kick as Leandro Barreiro from Mainz 05 trips Emil Forsberg
32' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
32' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Angelino puts in a cross...
32' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 39%, RB Leipzig: 61%.
31' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Angelino puts in a cross...
30' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
30' Aaron Caricol relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Angelino puts in a cross...
30' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Great defending by Niklas Tauer from Mainz 05 to prevent his team conceding a goal.
29' A shot by Christopher Nkunku is blocked.
29' RB Leipzig start a counter attack.
29' Mohamed Simakan relieves the pressure with a clearance
29' A player from Mainz 05 takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
28' Mohamed Simakan relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
28' Willi Orban sends a long ball upfield.
27' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
27' The game is restarted.
26' It's a really hot day and the sun is beating down on the players.
25' Water break. It's hot out there today and the game is paused so the players can take some liquids on-board.
25' Angelino from RB Leipzig makes a great pass, but its intercepted by an opponent player.
25' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 40%, RB Leipzig: 60%.
24' Safe hands from Peter Gulacsi as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Aaron Caricol from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the right.
24' Angelino clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
23' Alexander Hack swings in a cross from the free kick.
23' The game is restarted.
23' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig trips Aaron Caricol
22' The referee signals a free kick as Paul Nebel from Mainz 05 trips Andre Silva
22' Amadou Haidara relieves the pressure with a clearance
22' Paul Nebel swings in a cross from the free kick.
21' The referee signals a free kick as Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig trips Silvan Widmer
21' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Jae-Sung Lee puts in a cross...
20' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 40%, RB Leipzig: 60%.
19' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
18' Angelino puts in a cross...
18' The referee signals a free kick as Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 trips Mohamed Simakan
15' Aaron Caricol from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
15' Paul Nebel from Mainz 05 takes a short corner kick from the right.
15' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
15' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
14' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
14' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 44%, RB Leipzig: 56%.
13' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Moussa Niakhate from Mainz 05 taps the ball into an open goal with the left foot!
13' Poor play by Nordi Mukiele as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
13' Paul Nebel from Mainz 05 heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
13' Aaron Caricol from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the left.
12' Kevin Kampl clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
12' Jae-Sung Lee puts in a cross...
12' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Andre Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 heads the ball to a team mate.
11' Paul Nebel swings in a cross from the free kick.
11' Dangerous challenge by Angelino from RB Leipzig. Silvan Widmer on the receiving end of that.
10' Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
10' Christopher Nkunku puts in a cross...
10' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the left.
10' Should have been a goal! Angelino gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Robin Zentner!
10' Aaron Caricol relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Angelino puts in a cross...
8' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Yellow card for Kevin Kampl.
7' Reckless challenge there. Kevin Kampl commits a rough foul on Leandro Barreiro
6' Ball possession: Mainz 05: 49%, RB Leipzig: 51%.
6' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
6' How did he miss that? Paul Nebel has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
5' CHANCE! That really should have been a goal. Jae-Sung Lee wastes a huge chance as his header hits the post!
5' Aaron Caricol puts in a cross...
4' Danger averted there as Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig clears the danger with a good tackle
4' Jonathan Burkardt puts in a cross...
4' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
4' Mohamed Simakan puts in a cross...
3' Mohamed Simakan relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Aaron Caricol puts in a cross...
2' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Silvan Widmer relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' Angelino sends a long ball upfield.
1' Safe hands from Peter Gulacsi as he comes out and claims the ball
1' Danger averted there as Willi Orban from RB Leipzig clears the danger with a good tackle
1' Paul Nebel from Mainz 05 makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Mainz 05 kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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