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FSV Mainz 05 Stun Hoffenheim 4-2 in Bundesliga Thriller

FSV Mainz 05

4–2

1899 Hoffenheim

May 18, 2019

FSV Mainz 05

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May 18, 2019 · FT

1899 Hoffenheim

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In a remarkable turnaround, FSV Mainz 05 stunned Hoffenheim with a 4-2 victory in the Bundesliga. Despite falling behind early with goals from I. Belfodil and A. Kramaric, Mainz mounted a comeback, scoring four goals including a penalty by D. Brosinski and a late winner from J. Mateta. Hoffenheim’s early lead and red card for C. Baumgartner proved futile as Mainz secured a crucial win.

Key Facts

• FSV Mainz 05 4-2 1899 Hoffenheim
• I. Belfodil and A. Kramaric scored for Hoffenheim
• D. Brosinski and J. Mateta were key scorers for Mainz
• C. Baumgartner was sent off for Hoffenheim in the 41st minute
• Mainz scored three goals in the second half to secure the win

Lineups

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

27 R. Zentner (G)
26 N. Bungert (D)
18 D. Brosinski (D)
3 Aarón Martín (D)
19 M. Niakhate (D)
6 D. Latza (M)
25 J. Gbamin (M)
14 P. Malong (M)
20 A. Ujah (F)
5 J. Boëtius (M)
9 J. Mateta (F)

Substitutes

21 K. Onisiwo
10 A. Maxim
8 L. Öztunali
34 R. Baku
24 G. Bussmann
33 J. Huth
16 S. Bell

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

1 O. Baumann (G)
22 K. Vogt (D)
4 E. Bičakčić (D)
2 J. Brenet (D)
16 N. Schulz (D)
11 F. Grillitsch (M)
10 K. Demirbay (M)
42 C. Baumgartner (M)
27 A. Kramarić (M)
19 I. Belfodil (F)
34 Joelinton (M)

Substitutes

28 Á. Szalai
7 L. Rupp
9 R. Nelson
13 L. Bittencourt
15 K. Nuhu
33 A. Stolz
38 S. Posch

Timeline

12' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal

I. Belfodil · Assist: K. Demirbay
18' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card

C. Baumgartner
23' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card

Joelinton
32' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1

Off: I. Belfodil · On: Á. Szalai
33' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

Pierre Kunde
34' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal

A. Kramaric
41' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card

C. Baumgartner
41' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Red Card

C. Baumgartner
56' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Ujah · On: K. Onisiwo
56' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2

Off: Pierre Kunde · On: A. Maxim
58' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card

Kevin Vogt
66' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2

Off: Joelinton · On: L. Rupp
66' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Penalty

D. Brosinski
81' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Latza · On: L. Öztunali
83' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal

J. Boetius
85' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Brenet · On: R. Nelson
90'+3 FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal Goal

J. Mateta · Assist: K. Onisiwo
90' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow Card

J. Boetius

Match Stats

Stat	FSV Mainz 05	1899 Hoffenheim
Fouls	18	11
Pass Accuracy	87%	79%
Offsides	1	0
Red Cards	—	1
Total Shots	22	19
Corners	8	5
Total Passes	458	350
Yellow Cards	2	4
Blocked Shots	3	8
Shots on Target	12	7
Shots off Target	7	4
Possession	56%	44%
Accurate Passes	397	277
Shots Inside Box	16	7
Saves	5	8
Shots Outside Box	6	12

Key Match Notes

▸ Mainz scored a penalty by D. Brosinski in the 66th minute to cut Hoffenheim's lead to 2-1.
▸ The turning point came when J. Boetius scored in the 83rd minute, giving Mainz a crucial 3-2 lead, followed by J. Mateta's late winner in the 90th minute.