Julian Ryerson stole the headlines after creating a club record by registering a hattrick of assists in the first half. Those crosses were also consistently met by clever blindside runs, which were a significant theme of the match. In the end, it proved to be a one-sided affair as Mainz struggled to land a single […]
Borussia Dortmund extended their perfect start to the Bundesliga season with a 2-0 win over Mainz 05 at the MEWA Arena. The result looked comfortable on paper, but the game itself was more closely contested. Mainz created several good chances and were unfortunate not to find the net, while Dortmund showed the clinical edge of […]
RB Leipzig arrived at the MEWA ARENA on the back of a confidence-boosting win against Heidenheim, while Mainz had picked up their first point of the season in a draw at Wolfsburg. The visitors, under Ole Werner, proved to be a masterclass in defensive resilience, stifling a Mainz side that enjoyed the lion’s share of […]
Against a defensively resilient Mainz side, Bayern Munich faced a tough task, but a dominant first-half display gave them a comfortable early lead. Although Bo Henriksen’s team showed brief moments of promise, Bayern ultimately sealed the win with a composed second-half performance. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. With Bayer Leverkusen struggling to […]
Borussia Dortmund and Mainz faced off in a tense tactical battle, with both sides showcasing disciplined defensive structures and well-organized pressing. Key moments in transition and set-pieces played a crucial role in shaping the outcome, as one team found ways to exploit the opposition’s weaknesses. Despite a spirited effort from the visitors, the match ultimately […]
Dortmund held all the cards prior to kick-off. But it was Bayern holding the Bundesliga trophy after full-time. A dramatic final day was defined by a ten minute period in which Dortmund conceded two goals, with a missed penalty sandwiched in between, to leave the Black and Yellow with the bitter taste of regret. Tactical […]
Two of the Bundesliga’s underrated overachievers from last season were once again quietly having a good time in 2022/23, as Mainz and Köln were on 15 and 16 points respectively before they faced off on Friday night. A cracking contest looked to be in store for us, but a red card completely changed the dynamic […]
Bayern Munich have once again dominated Germany and Europe regardless of the opposition, but there are chinks in the armor that Bo Svensson’s Mainz sought to exploit. The result was a fascinating chess match where Mainz’s Plan A almost neutralized Bayern, before Jamal Musiala came through to deliver the win. Tactical analysis and match report […]
Leipzig made full use of the increasingly advantageous position away teams are finding themselves in, as they trounced the hosts for the second time this season. This time, Leizpig’s dominant win was based on fluid rotations, midfield overloads, and some scintillating spells of second half dominance. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter Munnelly. Unbeaten […]
1. FC Köln were able to take an early lead and later in the game also managed to double the score in a way that did not reflect the game’s happenings. Eventually, though, Mainz 05’s efforts to equalize the score paid off, and just when most spectators expected a dazzling ending to the game, tired legs […]