May 12th 2024.
In a thrilling first half, Mainz surprised everyone by scoring three goals against Borussia Dortmund in the 33rd round of the Bundesliga. The Mainz team came into the game with a determined mindset, knowing that a win would lift them out of the relegation zone on Saturday night. They wasted no time in putting pressure on the Champions League finalist, with Nadiem Amiri almost scoring in the seventh minute when he hit the crossbar. Silvan Widmer also came close with a header that hit the left post shortly after.
But Mainz did not let these near misses discourage them. In the 12th minute, Leandro Barreiro and Widmer combined for a beautiful one-two play, with Barreiro ultimately finding the back of the net with a powerful shot into the bottom left corner. This gave Mainz the lead and boosted their confidence even more. Goalkeeper Alexander Meyer also played a crucial role in Mainz's success, including unleashing an offside free kick that led to Lee Jae-sung's goal in the 19th minute, doubling their lead.
Mainz continued to dominate the game, relentlessly pressing and attacking. They were rewarded with another goal in the 23rd minute, this time with Lee benefiting from Barreiro's impressive build-up and assist. Despite having several chances to extend their lead, Mainz were unable to convert, with Lee and Barreiro lacking accuracy in front of the goal. On the other hand, Dortmund struggled to create any real scoring opportunities and were effectively shut down by Mainz's strong defensive line.
The second half started with Dortmund trying to make a comeback, but their efforts were quickly shut down when Youssoufa Moukoko's goal was ruled offside by VAR in the 52nd minute. Mainz continued to hold their ground and ended the game with an unbeaten run of eight games. Meanwhile, Dortmund remained in the 5th spot in the standings.
Dortmund coach Edin Terzic expressed his disappointment with his team's performance, stating that they lacked the desire to win and were not aggressive enough in their duels. He acknowledged that Mainz played better and deserved the win, making it a bitter evening for Dortmund.
In other matches on Saturday, Cologne secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Union Berlin in their fight against relegation. Leipzig, currently in fourth place, managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Werder Bremen thanks to a penalty converted by substitute Benjamin Sesko. Freiburg and Heidenheim shared the points with a 1-1 draw, while Eintracht Frankfurt kept their hopes for a top-six finish alive with a 1-1 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach.
On Friday, Stuttgart defeated Augsburg 1-0 with a goal from Serhou Guirassy, allowing them to overtake Bayern Munich in the standings. It was an eventful weekend in the Bundesliga, with Mainz's shocking victory over Dortmund being the highlight of the round.
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