VfB Stuttgart fights its way to victory in the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win against Mainz!

VfB Stuttgart fights its way to victory in the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win against Mainz!

VfB Stuttgart achieved a thrilling 2-1 win in the home game against Mainz 05 and remains on the rise in the Bundesliga. On the eighth match day it was an emotional rollercoaster that the over 50,000 spectators experienced in the Mercedes-Benz Arena. Nadiem Amiri initially gave the guests from Mainz the lead, but Chris Führich and Deniz Undav ultimately secured Stuttgart the success they deserved. This reports Sports show.

It was a captivating duel in the first half, characterized by tactical finesse and numerous substitutions. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß rotated his team a lot after Stuttgart last lost to Fenerbahce Istanbul in the Europa League. In total, he replaced all ten field players, with only goalkeeper Alexander Nübel remaining on the pitch. Dan-Axel Zagadou also celebrated his return to the Bundesliga stage after a long injury break of 13 months. At Mainz, however, only four players remained from the previous starting eleven.

A game full of twists

The game took a dramatic turn in the 41st minute when a handball from Chema Andrés resulted in a penalty for Mainz. Nadiem Amiri didn't miss this opportunity and converted safely. But Stuttgart was unimpressed: In stoppage time in the first half, Chris Führich equalized with a precise long-range shot in the 45th + 4th minute, which made the fans cheer and brought the momentum to Stuttgart's side.

In the second half, VfB increased the pace. Mainz tried to remain stable defensively, but Deniz Undav took advantage of a carelessness in the visitors' defense in the 79th minute and scored the decisive 2-1 for Stuttgart. This goal was not only the winning goal, but also Undav's first goal of the season.

Results and outlook

With this win, Stuttgart consolidated its third place in the table with 18 points, while Mainz remained in the relegation zone with just four points. Stuttgart also remains undefeated at home, with four wins from four games, which underlines the team's strength at home.

VfB will face Mainz again on Wednesday - then in the DFB Cup, where the starting position remains exciting. At the weekend Stuttgart faces another difficult duel against RB Leipzig, while Mainz will face Werder Bremen. Voice.de provides further details on developments in the league and reactions to the game.

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