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- Freiburg's defense weathered the storm early. Despite Mainz forcing 10 shots and controlling possession, Freiburg's backline held firm, conceding just 2 shots on target in the first half.
- Ginter's assist on Holer's 47th-minute opener turned the match. Mainz struggled to recover after going behind, mustering just 3 shots on target all game.
- Freiburg's substitutions paid dividends. Bringing on Scherhant in the 74th minute injected fresh legs and offensive threat, as Freiburg saw out the win.
- Mainz's profligacy in front of goal cost them dearly. Despite dominating possession and creating 10 shots, they managed just 3 on target, underlining their wastefulness.
- Veratschnig's 55th-minute yellow card disrupted Mainz's defensive shape. With the midfielder off the pitch, Freiburg's winning goal came shortly after, exposing Mainz's temporarily unsettled backline.
- Mainz's inability to convert set-piece opportunities hindered their comeback efforts. Despite earning 6 corner kicks, they failed to capitalize, allowing Freiburg to comfortably defend their narrow lead.
Freiburg's tactical discipline in the first half laid the foundation for their 1-0 win over Mainz. Despite the home side controlling possession and registering 10 shots, Freiburg's backline held firm, conceding just 2 on-target efforts before the break. The decisive moment came in the 47th minute, as Ginter's clever assist found Holer to open the scoring.
Mainz struggled to recover after going behind, unable to break down Freiburg's resolute defense. The visitors' wastefulness in front of goal proved costly, as they managed just 3 shots on target despite creating 10 attempts. Veratschnig's 55th-minute yellow card also disrupted Mainz's shape, allowing Freiburg to capitalize shortly after with the winning goal.
Freiburg's substitutions were crucial in seeing out the victory. The introduction of Scherhant in the 74th minute provided fresh legs and attacking threat, as the away side comfortably defended their narrow lead. This result leaves Freiburg firmly in the top half of the Bundesliga table, while Mainz slip further back in the race for European qualification.
SC Freiburg were the more lethal side
FSV Mainz 05 converted 0 of 3 shots on target. SC Freiburg converted 1 from 3.
Never in doubt throughout
1 goals scored across 16 match events.
FSV Mainz 05 made their dominance count in possession
FSV Mainz 05 had 51% possession and generated 10 shots. SC Freiburg had 49% and created 8.
SC Freiburg were a defensive force throughout
SC Freiburg faced 10 shots and conceded only 0. Defensive efficiency: 100%.
FSV Mainz 05 lost to SC Freiburg 0–1 at the stadium in Bundesliga Regular Season - 29. L. Holer (47') scored.