Highlights
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Watch: Joe Scally: "I'm just happy for the fans!"
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Watch: Gladbach 2-2 Mainz - highlights
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Full time! Gladbach 2-2 Mainz
Joe Scally rescued a point for Borussia Mönchengladbach against Mainz, who remain winless this season. Florian Neuhaus put Gladbach ahead after chances had come and gone for Alassane Pléa, but the 05ers levelled out of nothing when Brajan Gruda smashed in a brilliant long-range strike. Substitutes Anwar El Ghazi and Aymen Barkok combined to give Mainz the lead in the second half, with Robin Zentner proceeding to pull off some miraculous saves to keep Gladbach at bay. His resistance was broken two minutes from normal time, though, as American substitute Scally drove home a fine equaliser.
Full-time
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Last chance
Barreiro fells Scally right on the edge of the Mainz area. All or nothing from the free-kick. Cvancara hits the wall, though, and then balloons over. That should be that...
90'
Time added on
Five minutes for either side to find a winner. Gladbach are in the ascendancy...
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Scally levels!
Wow! Ngoumou wins his header after having a shot charged down. Scally controls and shifts clear of his marker, before smashing a dipping strike past Zentner from range.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
87'
Like-for-like change
Kohr, who dropped out of the starting line-up for this one, replaces Krauß in midfield.
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Substitution
85'
Wing-backs
Scally's taken up a position on the right-hand side since coming on for Gladbach. Wöber's shifted out to the left.
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Proceed with caution
Hack joins Kone in the book after accidentally standing on the leg of Krauß, following a robust shoulder-to-shoulder challenge between the pair.
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Substitution
79'
No way through!
Zentner with more heroics, first to block Ngoumou's header from a corner and then repeating the trick to deny Cvancara.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Incredible save!
Cvancara connects with a cross from the right at the back post. It looks for all the world like being a goal, but Zentner somehow gets his outstretched leg to the ball.
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Barkok scores!
No mistake this time! Mainz move it quickly in midfield, with El Ghazi sending Barkok on his way. The Mainz sub holds off Reitz, before clipping a neat finish past Nicolas. That's his first Bundesliga goal in almost three years!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
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Chance not taken!
The subs combine as El Ghazi frees Barkok, who shoots tamely at Nicolas. You do wonder if he'd have done more with that, had he been on the pitch for longer.
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Mainz change
El Ghazi's on for his third Bundesliga appearance since joining Mainz on a free transfer. The impressive Gruda makes way. Barkok's also on for Lee, who spurned a glorious chance to put the 05ers in front not long ago.
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Substitution
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Substitution
69'
Zentner again!
The Mainz No.1 springs to his right to push away Itakura's diving header from a corner. Another fine piece of goalkeeping to keep the visitors in the game!
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Zentner save!
Honorat slips in Ngoumou in the Mainz box. The cross is on, but the Gladbach sub surprises everyone by launching an effort goalwards that Zentner does really well to tip over.
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Ding-dong
Bell takes out Netz to stop the Gladbach man putting in a cross from the left. He knew exactly what he was doing, the Mainz veteran.
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Triple change
Seoane shuffles his pack, with goalscorer Neuhaus and the front two of Plea and Jordan making way. Ngoumou, the fit-again Kone and three-goal striker Cvancara are their replacements.
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Substitution
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Substitution
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Substitution
60'
Fantasy Manager fodder
Shots
5
2
Alassane Pléa Anthony Caci
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First booking
Itakura wipes out Gruda on the left wing, the Gladbach defender earning the game's first yellow card. He can have no complaints. The Mainz teenager was just too quick for him.
55'
No penalty
Gladbach want a handball as Honorat touches the ball against the arm of Van den Bergh in the box, but there's no way he could get out of the way of that.
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What a chance!
Gladbach are all at sea as Da Costa collects the ball on the edge of the area. He passes to Gruda, who sends a perfectly weighted ball into the box for Lee. It opens up for the South Korean, but he drives straight at Nicolas.
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Feelers out
Not quite the same pace about Gladbach's game since the restart, though Honorat continues to be one of their best outlets.
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Up and at it
No changes to either line-up at the break. Let's hope for more of the same in the second half...
Kick-off!
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Half-time! Gladbach 1-1 Mainz
Zentner confidently claims a Netz cross in the last action of a compelling first half, with Gruda's stunner cancelling out Neuhaus' opener. Gladbach have dominated, though, and will be disappointed not to be in front.
Half-time
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Fernandes!
It opens up for the marrauding defender, who drives an effort into Neuhaus, who does well to get his hands out of the way.
Neuhaus for the lead
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Gruda's moment
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Denied!
Jordan touches the ball into the path of Plea in the Mainz area. He goes to shoot, but a defender slides in to deflect it behind. Crucial intervention!
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Win probability
Win probability
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72.7 %
Now
44.2 %
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Gruda from downtown!
The Mainz teenager wriggles free on halfway, before trying to catch out Nicolas from almost 50 yards. It's on target, but a routine save in the end. What ambition!
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Plea!
Honorat is quick to attack up the right-hand side. He switches the ball inside for Plea, who sends a first-time effort too close to Zentner.
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Expected Goals
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
1
0.93
0.02
1
Goals
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Pick that out!
Mainz with the perfect response as a quick short corner is played to Gruda outside the box. He shifts it onto his left foot and leathers a ferocious finish high past Nicolas. A sensational first Bundesliga goal for the 19-year-old forward.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
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Neuhaus scores!
Gladbach's persistence is rewarded! Weigl sees a shot charged down, but the Foals are quick to recycle possession. Honorat hangs up a cross from the right, with Neuhaus arriving from deep to head past the diving Zentner. Goals in back-to-back games for him, and three for the campaign.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
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Plea again!
Reitz tries to find Jordan, but Krauß manages to get a block in at the expense of a corner that's half cleared. Neuhaus takes on the shot, with a deflection taking it wide. From the ensuing set piece, Plea heads onto the root of the net.
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Tale of the tape
Goal attempts
4off target
1on target
0off target
0on target
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Possession (%)
6040
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Chance!
Wöber lifts a pass towards the penalty spot for Plea. He's unmarked, but there's no real pace on the cross and, with both feet off the ground, the Gladbach forward can only touch it towards Zentner.
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Neuhaus!
The Gladbach midfielder turns to face the Mainz goal and takes aim from range, but a defender gets in the way of the shot.
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Gladbach taking charge
The Foals have settled into their stride now. They're knocking the ball around confidently.
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Plea!
Massive chance for Gladbach to take the lead. It all comes about after Mainz lose possession in their own half. A quick forward pass is instinctively touched on by Jordan to Plea, who races into the box before clipping a shot wide of the far post.
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Mainz pressing
Aggressive start from Mainz - they're pressing Gladbach hard and high.
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Here we go!
Can Mainz break the winless cycle? There's only one way to find out...
Kick-off!
Teams out
Gladbach are in white with green and black trim. Mainz are in their red and white checkerboard number.
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Watch: Mainz in good spirits
Getting started
The Mainz players are out first for the warm-ups, prompting a chorus of boos from the home crowd. Those jeers turn to cheers as the Gladbach players take to the field.
Travelling section
The Mainz fans are really making themselves heard over the Gladbach stadium announcer. Will they be celebrating that winning feeling again come the full-time whistle?
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Watch: Here comes Jordan
More on those teams
Seoane sticks with the team that won in Bochum, with Čvančara among the substitutes once more. Mainz show one change from the Leverkusen defeat, meanwhile, as Tom Krauß replaces Dominik Kohr in central midfield.
Gladbach starting line-up
Nicolas - Elvedi, Itakura, Wöber - Honorat, Reitz, Weigl (c), Neuhaus, Netz - Pléa, Jordan
Gladbach subs
Olschowsky, Chiarodia, Friedrich, Scally, Koné, Ngoumou, Hack, Herrmann, Čvančara
Mainz starting line-up
Zentner (c) - Van den Berg, Bell, Fernandes - Da Costa, Barreiro, Krauß, Caci - Gruda, Lee - Ajorque
Mainz subs
Rieß, Widmer, Barkok, Richter, Guilavogui, Papela, Kohr, El Ghazi, Mamutovic
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Watch: Inside Borussia-Park
Top scorer back in fold
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Seoane wary of Mainz
Gladbach coach Gerardo Seoane says: "Mainz work hard off the ball and don't allow you many chances. They deserve more points than they've picked up. I'm expecting them to show a reaction."
Upbeat Bo
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Probable line-ups
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Watch: Mainz 4-0 Gladbach - previous meeting
Head-to-head
While Mainz may be struggling to find their groove, the visit of Gladbach could prove to be a good omen. Svensson's men are unbeaten in their last five matches against Die Fohlen, winning the last two, with Gladbach last triumphing in a meeting between the two in October 2022.
Mainz struggles continue
Bo Svensson's side are currently in the middle of a worrying run of form. They are now without a win in their last 11 Bundesliga matches, with their last victory coming in April against Bayern - who they play next after the international break!
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Watch: Bochum 1-3 Gladbach
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Watch: Mainz 0-3 Leverkusen
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