Match report
FSV Mainz 05 Stun Hoffenheim 4-2 in Bundesliga Thriller
FSV Mainz 05
4–2
FT
1899 Hoffenheim
May 18, 2019
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
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12' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalI. Belfodil · Assist: K. Demirbay -
18' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardC. Baumgartner -
23' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardJoelinton -
32' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1Off: I. Belfodil · On: Á. Szalai -
33' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardPierre Kunde -
34' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal GoalA. Kramaric -
41' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardC. Baumgartner -
41' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Red CardC. Baumgartner -
56' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Ujah · On: K. Onisiwo -
56' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2Off: Pierre Kunde · On: A. Maxim -
58' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow CardKevin Vogt -
66' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2Off: Joelinton · On: L. Rupp -
66' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · PenaltyD. Brosinski -
81' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Latza · On: L. Öztunali -
83' FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Boetius -
85' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Brenet · On: R. Nelson -
90'+3 FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Normal GoalJ. Mateta · Assist: K. Onisiwo -
90' FSV Mainz 05 Card · Yellow CardJ. 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.