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ELV

4

M05

1

90' +5'
S. Posch
90' +2'
B. Hollerbach
C. Campbell
90' +1'

M. Krattenmacher
45' +1'
F. Onyeka
26'
F. Keidel
7'

URSAPHARM-Arena(Sold out)

Sascha Stegemann

FINAL

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42 %Felix Keidel

Felix Keidel

Man of the Match Trophy

Full time: Elversberg 4-1 Mainz

Elversberg secure their fourth win in eight Bundesliga games, and deservedly so. The damage was done in a blistering first-half display, with Felix Keidel, Frank Onyeka and Maurice Krattenmacher on target, before Cole Campbell's stunner late on. Mainz had a goal ruled out and netted a late consolation in the second period, but otherwise barely laid a glove on the top-flight newcomers as they succumbed to a first away defeat in the league since March.

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Full-time

90'

+ 5

Posch sent off

The Mainz defender is sent off for a second bookable offence.

90'

+ 5

Second yellow card

90'

+ 3

Consolation for Mainz

Becker gets to the byline down the right and his cross deflects onto the back post and falls kindly for Hollerbach, who prods the ball over the line from close range with his hip.

90'

+ 3

SituationGoal

ReviewBall out of play?

DecisionGoal

90'

+ 2

Benedict Hollerbach

GOAL!

4:1

Benedict Hollerbach

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.

87 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

1.25 m

Oh wow! Take a bow, Cole Campbell!

What a way to finish this game off! Campbell, on the edge of the area, slides the ball out to his left to Mickelson, who immediately floats a cross back into the middle. Campbell, with his back to goal, controls the ball on his chest before lifting himself into the air and executing a jaw-dropping scissor-kick at the neat post!

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90'

+ 1

Cole Campbell

GOAL!

4:0

Assist:N. Mickelson

Cole Campbell

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.

6 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

10.66 m

88'

Seeing the game out

A couple of substitutions to run the clock down and bolster the defence, with the hosts now just moments away from three more points.

88'

Substitution

88'

Substitution

Luca Schnellbacher

87'

Substitution

85'

Yellow card

82'

Different dimension

Königsdörffer has made a real nuisance of himself since being sent on to lead the Mainz attack, but time is fast running out for the visitors.

78'

Fresh legs

Elversberg youngsters Onyeka and Krattenmacher get the hook after a superb showing in the final third today. A glimpse into the future of German football perhaps?

77'

Substitution

Maurice Krattenmacher

77'

Substitution

Frederik Schmahl

76'

Ticking off

The Mainz sub goes into the book after a studs-up challenge on Kristof in the Elversberg goal. No malice in that; he was trying his best to control a loose touch.

75'

Yellow card

Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer

74'

Yellow card

Michael Silberbauer

72'

Big save!

Mokwa holds off Posch as he bears down on the Mainz goal. The Elversberg forward tries to squeeze a finish under the onrushing Zentner, who makes a crucial block with his right hand before gathering at the second attempt.

71'

European contenders?

If it stays like this, Bundesliga new boys Elversberg will go to bed in fifth place.

68'

Substitution

Nicholas Mickelson

66'

Warning for Elversberg

Widmer and Hollerbach combine to force a corner that's initially cleared. The ball ends up at the feet of Zentner, who sprays a long pass over the top of the Elversberg defence for Königsdörffer. He clips the ball over the advancing Kristof and into the net, but is adjudged to have been in an offside position upon VAR review.

66'

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

63'

Four changes

Urs Fischer has seen enough - will the subs spark some sort of comeback attempt?

63'

Substitution

Lennard Maloney

63'

Substitution

Ransford-Yeboah Königsdörffer

63'

Substitution

63'

Substitution

Benedict Hollerbach

60'

Blocked

Keidel has a shot charged down as Elversberg threaten for the first time since the restart.

57'

Growing into the game

Mainz are seeing more of the ball in the early part of the second half, albeit without causing the Elversberg back line many problems.

Possession (%)

5446

52'

Half chance

Nadiem Amiri swings in a cross from the left, but Philipp Tietz's header lacks the power to seriously trouble the goalkeeper.

48'

Razor-sharp

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).

One way or another, Mainz were at fault for all three goals, but that should take nothing away from the quality of the finishing.

xGoals

3

1.08

0.24

0

Goals

46'

Back under way

Elversberg kick off the second half with a real spring in their step. No changes from either side yet...

Kick-off!

Half-time: Elversberg 3-0 Mainz

There's not much to say, other than Elversberg have been absolutely brilliant against an off-colour Mainz side who - at 3-0 down - have a mountain to climb.

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Half-time

0:19

Third goal in Elversberg!

This could be curtains for Mainz, who are undone from a corner. Bayern Munich loanee Maurice Krattenmacher reacts quickest to Robin Zentner's tame punch, controlling the ball with his back to goal before being allowed to turn and pick his spot across goal. What a performance by Elversberg!

45'

+ 1

Maurice Krattenmacher

GOAL!

3:0

Maurice Krattenmacher

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.

68 %

Shot speed

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

86.2 km/h

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

4.93 m

43'

End of the road?

After three straight away wins to start the league season, are Mainz heading for a first defeat on the road?

40'

Why not?

Petkov curls a wayward effort off target from range. That just shows the confidence levels in the Elversberg ranks. The home supporters applaud the idea.

38'

Striker's instinct

Mokwa balloons over from 18 yards, when he had better options to his left and right. Not for the first time, the Mainz defence was all over the shop.

34'

Home form key

Promoted Elversberg had won two of their three home games in the Bundesliga before today. A third triumph would be another small step towards top-flight safety at this early stage in the campaign.

33'

Caution

Da Costa goes into the book for a foul on Onyeka. Opening goalscorer Keidel tries his luck from the ensuing free kick, but his shot lacks the dip to trouble Zentner.

33'

Yellow card

30'

No way through

Mainz win a string of corners, but the Elversberg rearguard holds firm.

Tidy finish!

Its two in Elversberg! Three Mainz players fail to dispossess Mokwa just past halfway. He wriggles free and helps it on to Onyeka, who shows tremendous strength to hold off his marker before swiping into the far corner from just inside the penalty area.

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26'

Francis Onyeka

GOAL!

2:0

Assist:D. Mokwa

Francis Onyeka

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 %

Shot speed

Shot speed

Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.

77.38 km/h

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

16.24 m

0:19

Watch: Relief for Zentner!

22'

Unconvincing start

Zentner gets lucky as a back pass bobbles over his foot and behind for a corner that he manages to punch clear. The visitors just can't get into this one and have looked very shaky at the back.

Possession (%)

6733

20'

Expected Goals

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).

The numbers highlight the sheer quality of Keidel's free kick.

xGoals

1

0.11

0.06

0

Goals

Elversberg is bouncing

What a way to open the scoring that was from Keidel. The home fans have been in fine voice ever since.

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13'

Danger!

Mokwa sneaks in behind the Mainz defence and plays an inviting low cross into the six-yard box, but Mwene hooks it clear before Petkov can get a touch.

11'

Win Probability

Win Probability

Unsurprisingly, the pendulum has swung the way of the home side following Keidel's brilliant opener.

0'

20.6 %

10'

41.2 %

What a strike!

Mainz concede another free kick after losing possession. Keidel steps up in a central position, whipping the ball round the wall and into the back of the net for his second Bundesliga goal of the season.

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7'

Felix Keidel

GOAL!

1:0

Felix Keidel

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.

5 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

20.84 m

5'

Right idea

Mwene concedes a free-kick out on the right. It's sent towards the back post, but Keidel can't get enough on the cross and Mainz clear.

4'

Yellow card

1'

Up and running!

Bundesliga Matchday 8 is under way in Elversberg.

Kick-off!

Mainz No1 back in action

Zentner returns to the starting line-up for the first time since the 3-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt on Matchday 3.

Table talk

Elversberg and Mainz both have 10 points from the first seven rounds of fixtures. Victory for either tonight would lift them into the top five, overnight at least.

0:10

Watch: Warming up in Elversberg

0:06

Watch: Inside the home dressing room

0:06

Watch: Inside the away dressing room

More on those teams - Elversberg

Following the disappointment of the midweek DFB Cup loss to Darmstadt, Maximillian Rohr, Felix Keidel, Frank Onyeka, Maurice Krattenmacher (pictured) and David Mokwa are restored to the starting line-up.

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More on those teams - Mainz

Robin Zentner's back between the goal posts following a hand injury. Wing-back Anthony Caci and captain Nadiem Amiri (pictured) also return to the side after missing the cup loss in Bochum through injury. Silvan Widmer and Jae-Sung Lee drop to the bench.

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Starting line-up: SV Elversberg

Formation:4-2-3-1

Elversberg subs

Boss, Le Joncour, Mickelson, Adam, Campbell, Condé, Schmahl, Futkeu, Schnellbacher

Starting line-up: 1. FSV Mainz 05

Formation:3-3-2-2

Mainz subs

Schwolow, Bell, Gruber, Widmer, Lee, Maloney, Martel, Hollerbach, Königsdörffer

'Collective failure'

"Our cup journey is over, and we want to show a completely different side of ourselves against Elversberg on Friday," said Mainz sporting director Niko Bungert following the 05ers' 2-0 loss to Bochum in the DFB Cup in midweek. "It was a collective failure. We need to play with more confidence and be more compact."

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Vincent Wagner on facing Mainz

"We weren't far off a good performance in our defeat to Darmstadt [in the DFB Cup], especially up until the 75th minute. We made two small errors and we were punished ruthlessly. We need to make sure we avoid doing the same mistakes against Mainz."

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Urs Fischer on facing Elversberg

"They're a very confident, bold outfit. They're very lively in attack and are constantly seeking out one-v-ones, making deep runs and operating with conviction. They try to lure their opponents out of position and do their best to win the second balls. It's going to be difficult for us."

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Back to earth with a bump

Elversberg's 4-0 defeat at the hands of Leipzig is the club's heaviest under Vincent Wagner. The Saarland outfit also went out of the DFB Cup in midweek, losing 2-0 at home to Bundesliga 2 side Darmstadt.

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Max travels

Mainz are the only remaining Bundesliga team with an unblemished away record this season, though they did lose at Bochum in the DFB Cup second round on Tuesday. The 05ers last started a league campaign with four straight away wins some 16 years ago under Thomas Tuchel.

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2:03

Watch: Mainz 2-3 Werder Bremen - last time out

A late rally was insufficient as the 05ers fell to a 3-2 loss at the MEWA Arena, continuing their winless run at home this season.

1:03

Watch: RB Leipzig 4-0 Elversberg - last time out

Vincent Wagner's side conceded four second-half goals in a heavy defeat at the Red Bull Arena.

Elversberg 0-1 Mainz - previous meeting

These teams have never previously met in a league game, but they have faced off twice in the DFB Cup. The last of those match-ups came in 2023/24, when a Ludovic Ajorque penalty helped the 05ers reach the second round.

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