Freiburg Claims Hard-Fought Victory Against Struggling Mainz
Freiburg's interim coach, Jan Siewert, had managed a series of successes, but their streak came to an end against SC Freiburg. The Breisgau side, on the other hand, ended their mini crisis in the Bundesliga with a 1-0 victory, thanks to Michael Gregoritsch's 69th-minute goal.
SC Freiburg moved up to eighth place in the table with 18 points, while Mainz remained in a relegation spot with just eight points. The 05ers had previously recorded one win and three draws under Siewert, who took over from Bo Svensson at the beginning of November.
The match was a fiercely contested one, with both teams displaying determination. Mainz's regular goalkeeper, Robin Zentner, was unable to play due to a finger injury, and Batz made his second Bundesliga appearance between the posts after 11 and a half years. The 32-year-old had made his debut in May 2012 – back then in a Freiburg shirt.
In the first half, Breisgau had their first chances, but Atubolu saved his team from going behind early with a header from Ludovic Ajorque. Midway through the half, Mainz shone in the Europa League, but they suffered a setback when central defender Matthias Ginter had to leave the pitch due to nausea.
In the closing stages of the first half, Freiburg got another sniff at the lead, but their efforts were in vain. The teams went into the break goalless.
Mainz pressed after the break, but Freiburg's surprise goal came in the 69th minute when Gregoritsch got the ball in the penalty area and beat Batz with a low shot into the corner. The home side threw everything forward in the closing stages, but they were unable to equalize.
In terms of the standings, Freiburg moved to sixth place with 36 points, while Mainz remained in seventh with 35 points.
Additional Insights
- SC Freiburg's Last Five Matches: SC Freiburg's last five matches have been a mix of results, with two wins, two losses, and one draw.
- Mainz's Last Five Matches: Mainz's last five matches have also been a mixed bag, with two draws, two losses, and one win.
Determined Mainz Fails to Overcome Freiburg's Surprise Attack
FSV Mainz 05 had a rough time in their Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg, losing 1-0 despite valiant efforts. The Breisgau side's goal came in the 69th minute, thanks to Michael Gregoritsch's low shot past Daniel Batz.
Mainz had their chances throughout the match, but they were unable to capitalize on them, leaving them in a relegation spot with eight points. Breisgau, on the other hand, moved up to eighth place with 18 points, just two points behind Mainz.
Midway through the first half, the visitors had their first chances, with Ritzu Doan failing to beat Batz with a shot, and a little later, they had luck on their side when Gregoritsch hit the post. However, their chances started to dwindle after central defender Matthias Ginter had to leave the pitch due to nausea.
In the 69th minute, Freiburg's surprise attack paid off, with Gregoritsch getting the ball in the penalty area and beating Batz with a low shot into the corner. The home side threw everything forward in the closing stages, but they were unable to equalize, resulting in a hard-fought victory for SC Freiburg.
The standings in the Bundesliga remain tight, with Mainz and SC Freiburg just two points apart.
Further Insights
- SC Freiburg's Shot Count: SC Freiburg had 11 shots on target during the match, while Mainz had 12.
- Mainz's Corner Count: Mainz had five corners during the match, while SC Freiburg had just two.
Despite a Determined Performance, Mainz Falls to SC Freiburg
Mainz had a tough time in their Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg, losing 1-0 despite valiant efforts. The Breisgau side's goal came in the 69th minute, thanks to Michael Gregoritsch's low shot past Daniel Batz.
Mainz had their chances throughout the match, but they were unable to capitalize on them, leaving them in a relegation spot with eight points. Breisgau, on the other hand, moved up to eighth place with 18 points, just two points behind Mainz.
Midway through the first half, the visitors had their first chances, with Ritzu Doan failing to beat Batz with a shot, and a little later, they had luck on their side when Gregoritsch hit the post. However, their chances started to dwindle after central defender Matthias Ginter had to leave the pitch due to nausea.
In the 69th minute, Freiburg's surprise attack paid off, with Gregoritsch getting the ball in the penalty area and beating Batz with a low shot into the corner. The home side threw everything forward in the closing stages, but they were unable to equalize, resulting in an upset victory for SC Freiburg.
Despite the loss, Mainz's performance was determined and impressive, and they will be looking to bounce back in their next match.
Additional Information
- SC Freiburg's Last Five Matches: SC Freiburg's last five matches have been a mix of results, with two wins, two losses, and one draw.
- Mainz's Last Five Matches: Mainz's last five matches have also been a mixed bag, with two draws, two losses, and one win.
