FT RB Leipzig 4 - 1
Mainz 05
Commentary:
90+1' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+1' RB Leipzig with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+1' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+1' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 64%, Mainz 05: 36%.
90' The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
90' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 64%, Mainz 05: 36%.
90' Hugo Novoa from RB Leipzig is ruled offside.
89' Josko Gvardiol sends a long ball upfield.
89' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' The game is restarted.
89' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Joscha Wosz from RB Leipzig trips Paul Nebel
88' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
87' Dominik Szoboszlai is leaving the field to be replaced by Sidney Raebiger in a tactical substitution.
86' Dangerous challenge by Angelino from RB Leipzig. Silvan Widmer on the receiving end of that.
86' Could be a good chance here as Kevin Kampl from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
85' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
85' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 64%, Mainz 05: 36%.
84' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
84' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' The game is restarted.
84' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
83' Silvan Widmer from Mainz 05 is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
83' Joscha Wosz puts in a cross...
82' Karim Onisiwo is leaving the field to be replaced by Paul Nebel in a tactical substitution.
82' Jae-Sung Lee is leaving the field to be replaced by Merveille Papela in a tactical substitution.
82' Aaron Caricol is leaving the field to be replaced by Anderson Lucoqui in a tactical substitution.
82' Lukas Klostermann is leaving the field to be replaced by Joscha Wosz in a tactical substitution.
81' Angelino from RB Leipzig is ruled offside.
81' Mohamed Simakan sends a long ball upfield.
81' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
80' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 63%, Mainz 05: 37%.
80' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
79' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
78' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
78' Josko Gvardiol sends a long ball upfield.
78' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
77' RB Leipzig are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
77' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
77' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Angelino puts in a cross...
76' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
75' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
75' Angelino puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 63%, Mainz 05: 37%.
75' Christopher Nkunku releases a shot, it's parried by Robin Zentner but he can't hold onto it...
75' Hugo Novoa puts in a cross...
75' Hugo Novoa from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
75' Could be a good chance here as Lukas Klostermann from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
74' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
74' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
74' The game is restarted.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Angelino from RB Leipzig is ruled offside.
73' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
72' Dangerous challenge by Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05. Mohamed Simakan on the receiving end of that.
72' Silvan Widmer from Mainz 05 goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Christopher Nkunku
71' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
71' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 63%, Mainz 05: 37%.
69' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
69' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
68' Andre Silva is leaving the field to be replaced by Hugo Novoa in a tactical substitution.
68' Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
68' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
67' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Anton Stach relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
66' Great skill from Andre Silva as he dribbles past his opponents
66' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
66' Josko Gvardiol sends a long ball upfield.
66' Lukas Klostermann relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 swings in the corner from the right.
65' Josko Gvardiol clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
65' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
65' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 61%, Mainz 05: 39%.
65' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Jonathan Burkardt is leaving the field to be replaced by David Nemeth in a tactical substitution.
64' Jean-Paul Boetius is leaving the field to be replaced by Leandro Barreiro in a tactical substitution.
64' Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
64' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
64' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
64' Angelino from RB Leipzig passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Dominik Szoboszlai of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
64' Could be a good chance here as Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
64' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
64' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
64' Willi Orban from RB Leipzig directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
63' Angelino puts in a cross...
63' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Silvan Widmer relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Angelino puts in a cross...
62' RB Leipzig are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
61' Christopher Nkunku provided the assist for the goal.
61' G O O O A A A L - Andre Silva scores with the right foot!61' Christopher Nkunku of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
61' Great skill from Christopher Nkunku as he dribbles past his opponents
61' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
61' RB Leipzig start a counter attack.
60' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 62%, Mainz 05: 38%.
59' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
59' The referee runs back to show Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 a yellow card for the previous foul.
59' Lukas Klostermann from RB Leipzig crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
59' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
59' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
58' Dominik Szoboszlai provided the assist for the goal.
58' G O O O A A A L - An excellent lob by Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig with the right foot.58' CHANCE! Christopher Nkunku finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
58' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
58' Dominik Szoboszlai carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
58' RB Leipzig with a potentially dangerous attack.
58' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
57' Karim Onisiwo provided the assist for the goal.
57' G O O O A A A L - Jae-Sung Lee scores with the left foot!57' Karim Onisiwo of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Great skill from Karim Onisiwo as he dribbles past his opponents
57' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
57' Jae-Sung Lee of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Jae-Sung Lee from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
57' Mainz 05 with a potentially dangerous attack.
56' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
56' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
56' CHANCE! Josko Gvardiol has a great chance to score but his volleyed effort fails to hit the target!
56' Angelino puts in a cross...
56' Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig takes a short corner kick from the left.
55' Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
55' Poor play by Daniel Brosinski as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
55' Angelino puts in a cross...
55' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 63%, Mainz 05: 37%.
55' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig takes a short corner kick from the right.
54' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
54' Andre Silva of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
54' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
52' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
52' Dominik Szoboszlai goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
52' Silvan Widmer is penalised for pushing Christopher Nkunku.
51' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
51' RB Leipzig start a counter attack.
51' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
51' Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05 takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
51' Mainz 05 start a counter attack.
50' Angelino from RB Leipzig takes a short corner kick from the left.
50' Christopher Nkunku sees his shot deflected off target
50' Angelino of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
50' Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
50' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 63%, Mainz 05: 37%.
49' GOAL STANDS! - After reviewing the situation, the referee decides that the goal for RB Leipzig stands.
48' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
47' Christopher Nkunku provided the assist for the goal.
47' G O O O A A A L - Dominik Szoboszlai scores with the right foot!47' RB Leipzig with a potentially dangerous attack.
47' Lukas Klostermann sends a long ball upfield.
47' The ref blows his whistle. Stefan Bell charged Andre Silva from behind and it's a free-kick
46' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
46' Yussuf Poulsen is leaving the field to be replaced by Christopher Nkunku in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' The only goal scored by RB Leipzig gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 63%, Mainz 05: 37%.
45+2' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig is ruled offside.
45+2' Angelino puts in a cross...
45+2' Lukas Klostermann of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
45+2' Yussuf Poulsen of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
45+2' A shot by Dominik Szoboszlai is blocked.
45+2' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Angelino from RB Leipzig swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
45' The match is very one-sided right now. RB Leipzig are clearly dominating possession
45' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 61%, Mainz 05: 39%.
44' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Silvan Widmer relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Yussuf Poulsen from RB Leipzig sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
44' Angelino puts in a cross...
44' The ref blows his whistle. Anton Stach charged Yussuf Poulsen from behind and it's a free-kick
43' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Anton Stach sees his indirect free-kick drift wide of the goal
42' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
41' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
41' Dangerous challenge by Yussuf Poulsen from RB Leipzig. Aaron Caricol on the receiving end of that.
41' Willi Orban relieves the pressure with a clearance
41' Daniel Brosinski puts in a cross...
40' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
40' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 60%, Mainz 05: 40%.
39' Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
39' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
39' Mohamed Simakan from RB Leipzig is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
39' Jean-Paul Boetius sends a long ball upfield.
39' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
39' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
39' Great skill from Andre Silva as he dribbles past his opponents
38' Mohamed Simakan from RB Leipzig directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
38' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
37' Could be a good chance here as Kevin Kampl from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
37' Dangerous challenge by Tyler Adams from RB Leipzig. Anton Stach on the receiving end of that.
36' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Angelino puts in a cross...
35' Great defending by Silvan Widmer from Mainz 05 to prevent his team conceding a goal.
35' Lukas Klostermann puts in a cross...
35' Andre Silva of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
35' Could be a good chance here as Kevin Kampl from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
35' RB Leipzig start a counter attack.
35' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 61%, Mainz 05: 39%.
34' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Kampl from RB Leipzig trips Aaron Caricol
33' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
33' Could be a good chance here as Jean-Paul Boetius from Mainz 05 cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
33' Willi Orban from RB Leipzig is ruled offside.
32' Josko Gvardiol puts in a cross...
32' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig takes a short corner kick from the right.
32' Silvan Widmer clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32' Dominik Szoboszlai sees his shot deflected off target
31' Kevin Kampl from RB Leipzig passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
31' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
30' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
30' The match is very one-sided right now. RB Leipzig are clearly dominating possession
30' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 58%, Mainz 05: 42%.
29' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Anton Stach relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig sends a deflected cross into the box.
28' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
28' RB Leipzig start a counter attack.
28' Jonathan Burkardt could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
27' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
27' Kevin Kampl from RB Leipzig tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
27' Andre Silva of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
27' Lukas Klostermann from RB Leipzig heads the ball to a team mate.
27' Josko Gvardiol puts in a cross...
27' Yussuf Poulsen of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
27' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
27' Stefan Bell relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Lukas Klostermann puts in a cross...
26' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
26' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
25' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
25' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 53%, Mainz 05: 47%.
25' That's a great ball by Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
25' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
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 in control of the ball.
23' Dangerous challenge by Silvan Widmer from Mainz 05. Yussuf Poulsen on the receiving end of that.
22' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
21' RB Leipzig managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
21' G O O O A A A L - Andre Silva from RB Leipzig puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! Robin Zentner chose the wrong side.20' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 55%, Mainz 05: 45%.
19' SENT OFF! - After having handled the ball, Alexander Hack is sent off!
19' PENALTY! - Alexander Hack handles the ball in the penalty box! Heavy protests from Alexander Hack but the ref is uninterested.
19' A shot by Andre Silva is blocked.
19' Great defending by Robin Zentner from Mainz 05 to prevent his team conceding a goal.
19' Yussuf Poulsen releases a shot, it's parried by Robin Zentner but he can't hold onto it...
19' CHANCE! Yussuf Poulsen finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
19' Andre Silva of RB Leipzig passes the ball to a team mate.
19' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
19' RB Leipzig with a potentially dangerous attack.
19' Alexander Hack could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
19' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Angelino puts in a cross...
19' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
19' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig takes a short corner kick from the right.
18' Great defending by Robin Zentner from Mainz 05 to prevent his team conceding a goal.
18' It's a good hit from long range by Josko Gvardiol who forces a save from Robin Zentner. Corner kick.
18' Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
18' Great skill from Josko Gvardiol as he dribbles past his opponents
18' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
17' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
17' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
17' Jonathan Burkardt carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
17' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Jae-Sung Lee commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
15' Reckless challenge there. Jae-Sung Lee commits a rough foul on Lukas Klostermann
15' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 56%, Mainz 05: 44%.
15' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
14' Josko Gvardiol sends a long ball upfield.
14' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
14' Karim Onisiwo is penalised for pushing Willi Orban.
14' Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05 heads the ball to a team mate.
13' Aaron Caricol puts in a cross...
13' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
13' Jonathan Burkardt of Mainz 05 passes the ball to a team mate.
13' Josko Gvardiol could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
13' Mainz 05 plays a short goal kick.
12' What a miss! Andre Silva has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
12' Yussuf Poulsen from RB Leipzig puts in a great cross...
12' RB Leipzig are trying to create something here.
12' Silvan Widmer is penalised for pushing Andre Silva.
11' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
11' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
10' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
10' Andre Silva from RB Leipzig had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
10' Josko Gvardiol puts in a cross...
10' Great skill from Josko Gvardiol as he dribbles past his opponents
10' Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
10' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
10' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 48%, Mainz 05: 52%.
10' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
10' Josko Gvardiol sends a long ball upfield.
9' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
8' Stefan Bell from Mainz 05 is ruled offside.
8' Jae-Sung Lee swings in a cross from the free kick.
8' The referee signals a free kick as Kevin Kampl from RB Leipzig trips Jae-Sung Lee
7' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
7' Aaron Caricol from Mainz 05 crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
7' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
7' Yussuf Poulsen from RB Leipzig directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Safe hands from Peter Gulacsi as he comes out and claims the ball
6' Daniel Brosinski puts in a cross...
5' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Karim Onisiwo from Mainz 05 directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Mainz 05 are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: RB Leipzig: 61%, Mainz 05: 39%.
5' Safe hands from Robin Zentner as he comes out and claims the ball
5' Angelino puts in a cross...
5' Could be a good chance here as Yussuf Poulsen from RB Leipzig cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
4' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
4' Josko Gvardiol relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Daniel Brosinski puts in a cross...
3' Mainz 05 take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' The away team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
3' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
3' That's a great ball by Jonathan Burkardt from Mainz 05. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
2' RB Leipzig plays a short goal kick.
2' That's a great ball by Daniel Brosinski from Mainz 05. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
2' Mainz 05 are in control of the ball.
1' RB Leipzig take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' RB Leipzig are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
1' RB Leipzig kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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