Highlights
D. Jöllenbeck
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WATCH: MARCUS INGVARTSEN - 'AN AMAZING FEELING'
90'
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RECORD-EQUALLING WIN
Mainz thoroughly deserve all three points here after Cologne struggled to come to terms with Kilian's early dismissal. The home side were rampant and ruthless, the 5-0 scoreline equalling their biggest-ever Bundesliga victory, set with a 5-0 triumph at Werder Bremen on 17 December 2019.
Full-time
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
FREE-KICK SPECIALIST
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84'
THIS ONE COUNTS!
Onisiwo gets the goal his performance deserves! Burkardt brings down a long ball on the left and flicks it into the path of Onisiwo, who prods it past Schwäbe from close range.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
82'
ANOTHER GOAL DISALLOWED
Barkok surges into space down the right and pings a ball across the face of goal, which Burkardt flicks in at the near post, but it won't count as the Germany U-21 international was offside when he made his run.
80'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionNo goal
80'
Substitution
80'
Substitution
77'
Substitution
73'
SUBLIME FROM MARTIN!
Mainz win a free-kick around 25 yards out, left of centre. Up steps Martin, who curls an unstoppable shot over the wall and into the top corner!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
69'
Substitution
67'
COLOGNE STILL BATTLING
67'
Substitution
67'
Substitution
63'
DOUBLE CHANGE
Svensson brings on some fresh legs for the final half hour or so.
63'
Substitution
63'
Substitution
61'
FULGINI GOAL DISALLOWED
Mainz thought they had their fourth of the night after Schwäbe's attempted clearance from the back hits Onisiwo and falls kindly for Fulgini to tap in, but it's ruled out for handball after a VAR review as the ball struck Onisiwo's arm.
60'
SituationGoal
ReviewPrevious handball?
DecisionNo goal
57'
KAINZ OFF THE POST!
A knuckleball of a free-kick from Kainz from all of 35 yards out. His strike beats the wall and the full-stretch dive of Zentner, but hits the inside of the post and bounces clear!
54'
SUPERB FROM HÜBERS
Some lovely build-up from Mainz in midfield as they slice through Cologne. The ball is worked to Onisiwo on the edge of the area and he tries to drag it past Hübers - if he does he'll have a clear sight of goal - but the Cologne defender is having none of it and makes a clean interception.
48'
UPHILL BATTLE
Cologne have never managed to pick up a point after having a three-goal deficit at half-time. This is also the first time they have conceded three in a single half under Baumgart.
46'
UP AND RUNNING AGAIN
Mainz kick off the second half.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Substitution
MAINZ WELL CLEAR
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Half-time
42'
POSSESSION ISN'T EVERYTHING
Possession (%)
4258
40'
THREE AND EASY
Cologne are all over the place at the back and when the ball is worked to Stach, just inside the penalty area, he lashes a low drive into the bottom corner. Hard to see a way back for Cologne now.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
39'
DEFENSIVE CHANGE
Cologne boss Baumgart reacts to the scoreline and his side's numerical disadvantage by taking off attacking midfielder Duda and bringing on a defensive reinforcement in Soldo.
38'
Substitution
38'
ONISIWO THE KEY
Eight of Mainz's 16 attacks so far have been via their left flank, where Onisiwo is having plenty of joy.
36'
KNOCKOUT BLOW?!
Onisiwo again causes mischief down the left with his pace and direct running. He jets into the box and cut the ball back for Ingvartsen, who miscues his shot, but the ball falls kindly to Kohr. The midfielder's first effort is blocked by a defender but the rebound comes straight back to him and he makes no mistake with his second bite of the cherry!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
32'
REPEAT OFFENDER
It's the second time this season that Kilian has been sent off, having also been dismissed against Union Berlin on Matchday 6. Cologne went on to lose that game 1-0.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'
FROM BAD TO WORSE FOR COLOGNE
The away side are down to 10 men! Kilian picks up his second booking of the game, and again it's for a foul on Onisiwo, who again had too much pace for the defender.
26'
GOALS ARE COMING
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
0.88
0.91
1
Goals
21'
FAR FROM OVER
Cologne are the comeback kings in the Bundesliga this season, having picked up at least a point on six occasions after conceding the first goal. They've drawn three of those games, and even gone on to win three.
INGVARTSEN ON FIRE
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15'
TIGGES!
The big striker has the equaliser on his toe as he receives a lovely through-ball from Kainz. He's only got Zentner to beat from an angle but the Mainz stopper produces the goods to keep him out.
13'
ALMOST 2-0!
A dangerous cross is lashed in from the right, which Onisiwo gets his head to - but flashes his effort just wide of the upright.
11'
MAINZ LEAD!
In-form Ingvartsen, who also found the net on Matchdays 9 and 10, coolly converts from the spot for his third goal of the season.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
10'
PENALTY TO MAINZ!
Onisiwo charges forward down the left and has too much pace for Kilian. He cuts in front of him as he enters the box and is tripped. The referee has no hesitation in pointing straight to the spot!
8'
EVEN STEVENS
Possession (%)
5149
4'
COLOGNE GO COSE!
A swift riposte from the visitgors as Tigges latches on to a ball on the left and plays a brilliant pass in between the Mainz centre-backs for Maina. He's unmarked and about 14 yards from goal, but he gets his angles wrong in a central position and side-foots his shot wide of the target.
2'
OFF THE BAR!
What a sensational start that would have been! Mainz have started well and are pressing high and when the ball is headed back to the edge of the Cologne area, Lee doesn't think twice, smashing a superb volley at goal. It thunders off the crossbar and is cleared!
1'
HERE WE GO!
Matchday 11 is up and running in Mainz!
Kick-off!
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WATCH: PREVIOUS MEETING: COLOGNE 3-2 MAINZ
HEAD-TO-HEAD
These teams have met 22 times in the Bundesliga over the years, with Mainz holding a slight advantage overall thanks to eight wins and seven draws. The Billy Goats have taken maximum points seven times, including from the most recent encounter in April 2022 when they triumphed 3-2 on home soil.
KOHR MILESTONE
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TEAM NEWS - MAINZ
Bo Svensson has changed things up in three positions in the wake of his side's 3-0 DFB Cup second round win in Lübeck on Tuesday. Robin Zentner returns in goal in place of Finn Dahmen, while Dominik Kohr and Jae-sung Lee are both in midfield, with Leandro Barreiro and Angelo Fulgini taking up places among the substitutes.
TEAM NEWS - COLOGNE
Billy Goats boss Steffen Baumgart has made just one change to his side following last week's 3-2 win against Augsburg. Attacking midfielder Florian Kainz is available again following suspension so he returns to the first XI, with Denis Huseinbasic dropping to the bench.
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WATCH: A GLIMPSE INSIDE COLOGNE'S DRESSING ROOM
MAINZ STARTING XI
Zentner (c) – Fernandes, Hack, Caci – Da Costa, Kohr, Stach, Aaron - Lee - Ingvartsen, Onisiwo
MAINZ SUBS
Dahmen, Bell, Widmer, Barkok, Barreiro, Fulgini, Tauer, Bobzien, Burkardt
COLOGNE STARTING XI
Schwäbe - Schmitz, Kilian, Hübers, Hector (c) - Skhiri - Martel, Duda, Kainz - Tigges, Maina
COLOGNE SUBS
T. Horn, Pedersen, Soldo, Huseinbasic, Uth, Schindler, Adamyan, Dietz, Strauch
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WATCH: STAGE SET IN MAINZ
LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!
OK, it's not strictly carnival season, but you can expect all the fun of fair when Mainz host Cologne. The two Karnevalsvereine (carnival clubs) boast some of the most convivial fans in the business, while both teams have genuine designs on the top seven. Stay tuned!
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