Match report

Borussia Dortmund Secures 3-1 Win Over FSV Mainz 05 in Bundesliga

FSV Mainz 05
FSV Mainz 05
1–3
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
May 16, 2021

Borussia Dortmund showcased their dominance in a crucial Bundesliga clash, defeating FSV Mainz 05 with a 3-1 scoreline. Despite a late penalty goal from Robin Quaison, Mainz could not overturn the substantial lead established by Dortmund's earlier strikes from Raphaël Guerreiro, Marco Reus, and Julian Brandt.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Dortmund goals: R. Guerreiro (23'), M. Reus (42'), J. Brandt (80')
  • • FSV Mainz 05 goal: R. Quaison (90'+1, Penalty)
  • • Assists: J. Sancho provided two crucial assists for Dortmund
  • • Substitutions: Mainz made several changes but could not find an equalizer
  • • Controversy: Mainz's late goal was initially scored by Alexander Hack but canceled due to a VAR review

Lineups

FSV Mainz 05

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 37 F. Dahmen (G)
  • 18 D. Brosinski (M)
  • 22 D. da Costa (M)
  • 42 A. Hack (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 4 J. St. Juste (D)
  • 6 D. Latza (M)
  • 5 J. Boëtius (M)
  • 35 L. Barreiro (M)
  • 21 K. Onisiwo (F)
  • 9 R. Glatzel (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 E. Fernandes
  • 7 R. Quaison
  • 17 K. Stöger
  • 28 Ádám Szalai
  • 31 D. Kohr
  • 41 M. Liesegang
  • 23 P. Mwene
  • 16 S. Bell
  • 8 L. Öztunali

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Bürki (G)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 16 M. Akanji (D)
  • 24 T. Meunier (D)
  • 8 M. Dahoud (M)
  • 7 J. Sancho (M)
  • 32 G. Reyna (M)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 M. Reus (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 J. Brandt
  • 20 Reinier
  • 14 N. Schulz
  • 10 T. Hazard
  • 6 T. Delaney
  • 30 F. Passlack
  • 23 E. Can
  • 40 S. Drljača
  • 36 A. Knauff

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    23' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Guerreiro · Assist: J. Sancho
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    42' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Reus · Assist: J. Sancho
  3. FSV Mainz 05
    46' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Danny da Costa · On: E. Fernandes
  4. FSV Mainz 05
    46' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Glatzel · On: Robin Quaison
  5. FSV Mainz 05
    72' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Boetius · On: K. Stoger
  6. FSV Mainz 05
    72' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Onisiwo · On: Á. Szalai
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    76' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Reyna · On: J. Brandt
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    80' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Brandt · Assist: E. Haaland
  9. FSV Mainz 05
    84' FSV Mainz 05 subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Latza · On: Dominik Kohr
  10. Borussia Dortmund
    84' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sancho · On: Reinier
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    84' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Guerreiro · On: N. Schulz
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    84' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Reus · On: T. Hazard
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    87' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jude Bellingham · On: Thomas Delaney
  14. FSV Mainz 05
    90'+1 FSV Mainz 05 Goal · Penalty
    Robin Quaison
  15. FSV Mainz 05
    90' FSV Mainz 05 Var · Goal cancelled
    Alexander Hack

Match Stats

Stat FSV Mainz 05 Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 9 11
Pass Accuracy 78% 89%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 351 681
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 5 4
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 34% 66%
Accurate Passes 275 609
Shots Inside Box 7 10
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Raphaël Guerreiro's early goal in the 23rd minute gave Dortmund a quick lead, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Marco Reus's goal in the 42nd minute further extended Dortmund's lead, effectively shutting the door on any Mainz hopes of a comeback.