FSV Mainz 05
Eintracht Frankfurt
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1.55
Expected Goals (xG)
1.26
Passing by
172 (75%)
Accurate passes
516 (90%)
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33
G
Daniel Batz
6.9
31
d
Dominik Kohr
7.2
4
d
Stefan Posch
7.3
21
d
Danny da Costa
6.7
M
Phillip Mwene
45′ Manipulation
7
M
Jae-sung Lee
6.3
6
M
Kaishu Sano
7.2
M
Paul Nebel
6′
89′
30
M
Silvan Widmer (C)
7.3
F
Phillip Tietz
1′ roughF
Sheraldo Becker
6′
23
G
Michael Zetterer
7.2
d
Nathaniel Brown
20′
3
d
Arthur Theater (C)
6.9
5
d
Aurèle Amenda
7.0
34
d
Nnamdi Collins
6.5
8
M
Fares Chaïbi
6.9
16
M
Hugo Larsson
6.6
M
Ritsu Doan
27′ StumbledF
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
20′
9
F
Jonathan Burkardt
6.5
25
F
Arnaud Kalimuendo
6.2
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Paul Nebel’s late heroics secured a vital 2-1 derby victory for FSV Mainz 05 over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Mewa Arena.
FSV Mainz 05 secured a dramatic 2-1 win against regional rivals Eintracht Frankfurt. Paul Nebel scored both goals, including a decisive late strike. The Mewa Arena celebrated crucial points for Mainz.
This Bundesliga clash had a lot at stake. Mainz, 14th in the table, fought for relegation. Frankfurt, in 7th, aimed for European qualification. The Rhine-Main derby promised intensity.
The match started with intensity. In the first minute, P. Tietz from Mainz received a yellow card. This set an early physical tone for the encounter.
Mainz capitalized quickly. Paul Nebel opened the scoring after 6 minutes. Sheraldo Becker provided a smart assist, giving the home side a dream start.
Frankfurt responded quickly. Nathaniel Brown equalized in the 20th minute. Jean-Mattéo Bahoya calmly set up Brown. R. Doan and P. Mwene were shown yellow cards before the break.
The first half ended 1-1. Mainz needed defensive solidity and counter-attacking threat. Frankfurt, with possession, looked for greater offensive penetration.
Eintracht Frankfurt made changes early in the second half. Goalscorer Nathaniel Brown was replaced by E. Skhiri in the 46th minute. Jean-Mattéo Bahoya also left later.
Mainz responded with tactical changes. Nikolas Veratschnig and Nelson Weiper came on in the 69th minute. Frankfurt controlled possession but a resilient Mainz defense held firm.
As the minutes ticked by, the tension grew. Frankfurt introduced CY Uzun and A. Knauff in the 79th minute. Mainz remained disciplined, aware that a moment could decide the derby.
Then, in the 89th minute, Paul Nebel delivered the decisive blow. He capitalized on a late opportunity, guiding the ball into the net. The Mewa Arena erupted.
Mainz showed efficiency with 30% possession, converting 2 of 5 shots on goal. His xG of 1.55 beat Frankfurt’s 1.26. Frankfurt dominated with 70% possession and 4 shots on goal, but lacked a clinical finish. Paul Nebel’s 8.3 rating highlighted his performance.
This 2-1 win gives Mainz three invaluable points in their fight for relegation. For Eintracht Frankfurt, this defeat hampers their quest for European qualification. The derby produced another exciting result.
