Mainz 05 struggles to win DFB Cup against Wiesbaden

Mainz 05 struggles to win DFB Cup against Wiesbaden

The DFB Cup stands for surprises and dramatic twists, and the duel between FSV Mainz 05 and SV Wehen Wiesbaden ran exactly according to this scheme. Last Saturday, the Mainz finally prevailed 3-1 (1: 1, 0: 1) in the extension and thus moved into the second round of the tournament.

tension in the Wiesbaden arena

in front of 12,500 spectators the Mainz started the game aggressively. The first shot came from Armindo Sieb, but he clearly missed the gate. It was a completely different picture for the Wiesbadener: they used their first option and took the lead early through Tarik Gözüsirin (15th minute), which turned the course of the game upside down.

The influence of player changes

An important factor for Mainz was the lack of creative player Brajan Gruda, who recently switched to Brighton & Hove Albion. The hosts found it difficult to find their rhythm and were initially shocked after the deficit. Goalkeeper Robin Zentner was thanks to the fact that it was only 0: 1 at half -time after defusing a header by Moritz Flotho.

competitive second half

After the break, the Mainz pushed for the equalization. Dominik Kohr finally achieved the important balance in the 59th minute. This was followed by an exciting final phase, without further goals that the game sent into the extension.

The course of the extension

in the extension Mainz again demonstrated its strength. Substitute Stefan Bell initially hit the post, but then captain Jonathan Burkardt made the decision in the 113rd minute and Nadiem Amiri shortly before the end.

Wiesbaden as a challenger

The performance of the third division club SV Wehen Wiesbaden was noteworthy and shows how strongly the teams in the lower leagues can occur again and again in the DFB Cup. Despite the defeat, the team can look back on a combative performance that was rewarded by their trainer and fans.

A look into the future

For Mainz, this victory is an important step, especially after the departure of one of its main actors. The team now has the potential to show in the next round that, despite personnel changes and challenges, they are still competitive. The DFB Cup remains a place of surprises and shows that football is more than just the names on paper.