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Full-time: Mainz 1-1 Union Berlin
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Full-time
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Huge chance
A wasted opportunity for Mainz to snatch all three points! Rønnow can only parry a shot into a dangerous area but, from close range, Burkardt is unable to keep his effort down.
90'
+ 4
Sieb over
The substitute's attempt bounces into the ground and over.
Bénes strikes
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87'
Bénes tests Zentner
The Mainz goalkeeper is being kept busy this time, tipping the Union new boy's attempt over the bar.
85'
Substitution
85'
Zentner saves
The Mainz shot-stopper needs to be alert to stop Jordan from prodding home.
85'
Substitution
83'
Substitution
Mainz break the deadlock
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76'
Substitution
75'
Back on level terms!
Mainz needing a stunning strike to break the deadlock, and Union have on of their own in response! Making his first Bundesliga appearance in two years, substitute Bénes hammers into the back of the net from outside the area, albeit with a slight deflection of Sano.
72'
Substitution
72'
Substitution
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Substitution
71'
Drinks break
The players take a breather on what is a very hot day in Mainz. Union have around 20 minutes left to find an equaliser.
65'
Substitution
61'
Onisiwo over
Mainz are cranking up the pressure now. Onisiwo is next to go close, flicking a header narrowly over the bar.
54'
Mainz have the advantage!
The hosts are in front thanks to a moment of magic from Amiri, who curls a brilliant free-kick over the wall and into the top corner. Mainz have lift-off!
51'
Amiri denied!
Rønnow needs to produce a fingertip save to prevent Amiri from scoring directly from a corner.
51'
Strong start
Die Nullfünfer has shown plenty of intent in the opening stages of this second period.
46'
Underway again
The second half has started here in Mainz.
Kick-off!
Half-time: Mainz 0-0 Union Berlin
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Half-time
45'
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44'
Onisiwo over
A header from the Mainz forward sails over the bar.
43'
First shot on target
Hollerbach works some space in the box, and Zentner is needed to push his shot over the bar.
31'
Substitution
31'
Early blow for Mainz
Henriksen is forced to make an early substitution, with Bell replacing Leitsch.
20'
Lee over
The first real opening for the hosts. Lee is in plenty of space in the middle of the box and is found by Onisiwo, but he can't keep his header down as it loops over the bar.
19'
Bodies on the line
Every time either team gets in a strong position to shoot, a defender is in the way to block it.
16'
Evenly-matched
Possession (%)
5050
6'
Combative start
The two teams are eager not to give an inch at the start of this campaign.
1'
Up and running!
The first Bundesliga Saturday of the 24/25 campaign is underway!
Kick-off!
0:12
Watch: Union Berlin warm up at Mainz
Union starting XI
Rønnow - Doekhi, Vogt, Leite - Trimmel (c), Khedira, Tousart, Gosens - Hollerbach, Schäfer - Jordan
Union subs
Schwolow, Jaeckel, Querfeld, Rothe, Haberer, Bénes, Skarke, Kemlein, Vertessen
Mainz starting XI
Zentner - Kohr, Leitsch, Hanche-Olsen - Caci, Kaishu, Amiri, Mwene - Burkardt (c), Lee – Onisiwo
Mainz subs
Rieß, Bell, Da Costa, Barkok, Nebel, Richter, Veratschnig, Sieb, Weiper
Henriksen on facing Union Berlin
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Svensson on facing his former club
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Probable line-ups
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14:42
Watch: Mainz’s drama-filled journey to the Bundesliga
Union boosted
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Ins and outs at Mainz
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Opening wins
Both Mainz and Union won their opening competitive matches of the season in the DFB Cup, but neither did so entirely convincingly. Union beat Regionalliga side Greifswald by just a single goal, while Mainz needed extra time to overcome third tier Wehen Wiesbaden.
Pre-season outlook
Both sides had largely positive pre-season campaigns, with Mainz winning all but one of their matches, including a 3-1 victory over Ligue 1 outfit Montpellier. Union, meanwhile tasted defeat against Lyon, but racked up draws against tough opponents in Real Sociedad and Rangers, while also beating Dynamo Kyiv.
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Previous meeting: Mainz 1-1 Union Berlin
Battle of the Bo's
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Mainz motoring under Henriksen
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Union's strong start
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Survival specialists
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