On 19 December, one of the matches of the 16th round of the German football championship took place. Borussia D (Dortmund) and Mainz (Germany) met.
Боруссия Д - Майнц - 1:1. Чемпионат Германии, 16-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаGerman Championship, 16th round
Borussia D (Dortmund) - Mainz (Germany) - 1: 1 (1:1)
Goals: J. Brandt (29) - Sepp van den Berg (43)
Warnings: Stefan Bell (39), Jonathan Burkardt (85), Tom Kraus (90), A. Barkok (90+2).
Borussia D vs Mainz match review:
In a thrilling Bundesliga encounter, Borussia Dortmund faced Mainz 05 at the legendary SIGNAL IDUNA PARK stadium. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams fighting hard for the win. The first half started with Borussia Dortmund dominating the game from the start. In the 29th minute, Julian Brandt distinguished himself with a brilliant goal that gave Dortmund the lead. Brandt rejoiced at the lucky strike, but Mainz 05 didn't take long to capitalise. In the 43rd minute, S. van den Berg found the ball in the net, levelling the score for his team. This goal brought Mainz 05 a spark of hope and created intrigue for the second half. Borussia Dortmund made a substitution in the 46th minute. Mats Hummels was replaced by N. Süle, a tactical move by the Dortmund coach to strengthen the defence. Both teams fought hard, but the defence held firm, preventing any more goals. In the 63rd minute, Borussia made two more substitutions: N. Fullkrug came on in place of S. Haller and J. Binoe-Gittens came on in place of S. Bamba. These changes brought fresh energy into Dortmund's attack, forcing their opponents to be alert. In the 69th minute FSV Mainz 05 also made two substitutions: M. Richter came on in place of J. Burkardt, and B. Gruda replaced M. Papela.
The Mainz coach hoped that these fresh legs would provide his team with a much-needed breakthrough. In the 72nd minute, another substitution took place in the Borussia Dortmund line-up. N. Schlotterbeck came on the pitch instead of G. Reina. The coach's decision was aimed at strengthening the midfield and keeping control of the game. Time was running out and tension on the pitch was growing. In the 85th minute, J. Burkardt of Mainz 05 received a yellow card for a careless challenge. The Mainz player was followed by T. Krauss, who received a yellow card in the last minutes of the game. Mainz 05 made two final substitutions in the last minutes of the match: K. Onisivo replaced A. Barcock and S. Widmer came on in place of D. da Costa. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund introduced T. Meunier instead of M. Wolff in the 81st minute, hoping for a late winner. The frustration in the game began to show when A. Barkock of FSV Mainz 05 received a yellow card in the 90th minute. Despite both teams looking to win, the match ended in a 1-1 draw. Both Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 walked away with points after showing their determination and resilience throughout the game. The Bundesliga encounter between Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 at the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK stadium was a thrilling encounter filled with tense moments. The players and fans showed their love for the beautiful game, leaving a lasting impression on the spectators.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Darmstadt vs Borussia D, Mainz vs Wolfsburg.
Боруссия Д - Майнц - 1:1. Чемпионат Германии, 16-й тур. Обзор матча, статистикаStatistics of the match Borussia D - Mainz:
| Borussia D | Mainz | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Kicks to the goal | 6 |
| 21 | Kicks | 11 |
| 7 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 11 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 7 |
| 10 | Offences | 14 |
| 6 | Corners | 1 |
| 1 | Offsides | 5 |
| 65% | Ball possession | 35% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Keeper saves | 5 |
| 632 | Total assists | 339 |
| 534 | Accurate assists | 247 |
| 84% | Accuracy of passes | 73% |
