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M05 Mainz Mainz - SGE Frankfurt Eintracht Frankfurt

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whistleTobias Stieler
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60 %Paul Nebel
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Watch: Theate frustration at last-gasp defeat

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Watch: Nebel on Mainz's 'deserved' derby win

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Mainz celebrate derby day win

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Full-time: Mainz 2-1 Frankfurt

The hosts win the derby in dramatic fashion! Nebel capped off a MOTM-winning display by scoring a late winner for Mainz, who just about edged what was a pretty even contest. The win moves Fischer's side clear of the relegation scrap - as they are now nine points ahead of 17th-placed Wolfsburg. Frankfurt remain 7th in the Bundesliga table, losing further ground to their rivals in the race for Champions League qualification.
Full-time
90'
+ 7

Batz timewasting

The Mainz stopper is doing all he can to slow the game down with just a minute or so left.
90'
+ 6

Time is running out

After a long ball, Burkardt and Posch collide. The Mainz player remains on the ground, and the game is stopped. Frankfurt just cannot create a clear chance at the moment.
90'
+ 2

Eight minutes of added-time

Frankfurt have plenty of time to try and find an equaliser here. Mainz, meanwhile, have brought on Maloney for Becker to try and close out the win.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
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89'

Has Nebel just won it!?

Mainz take the lead! It all starts with Sano, whose embarks on a brilliant mazy run to the edge of the Frankfurt box. A ball is then floated to the back post, but Weiper's header is well saved by Zetterer. Fortunately for Mainz, Nebel is there to slam home the rebound from close range. What a game the winger is having!
89'
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Goal probability
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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.
16 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
79.42 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
9.89 m
84'

So unlucky for Becker!

The forward races through on goal after an excellent Sano through-ball. He shoots inside the Frankfurt box with just the keeper to beat, trying to find the far corner of the net. Becker's shot hits both posts and somehow stays out. What a let-off for the away side!
81'

Changes for both sides

Knauff and Uzun are on for Frankfurt, with Kawasaki replacing Lee for the hosts. We have nine minutes of normal time left to play.
79'

Substitution

78'

Verdict - no penalty!

The referee has instead given a foul against Da Costa for an infringement in the build-up to the penalty incident. Amenda can breathe a sigh of relief!
75'

Danny da Costa is down - penalty check!

The Mainz forward is clutching his toe after making contact with Amenda inside the Frankfurt penalty area. The referee is going to the VAR screen here!
75'
Video Assistant RefereeVideo Assistant Referee
SituationNo penalty
ReviewFoul?
DecisionNo penalty
71'

Double Mainz change

Wieper and Veratschnig are on for the hosts, with Mwene and Tietz making way. Mainz aren't settling for a draw in this one it seems.
69'

Stunning reach by Batz

Dōan is denied this time! Burkardt is intercepted on the edge of the Mainz box, and the loose ball is pounced on by the Frankfurt winger. He shoots first time, but his goal-bound effort is somehow tipped around the post by Batz. What a reach!
64'

Another Frankfurt injury?

It's the last thing Riera will want to see, who has already lost Brown to injury today. His defensive colleague Collins is now limping off the pitch, helped by Theate. Academy graduate Baum is on to replace him.
62'

Batz denies Chaïbi!

Dōan floats an inch-perfect cross into the Mainz box from the left. It's met by the rising head of Chaïbi, who powerfully aims the ball goalwards, only for Batz to pull off a fine save and tip it over the crossbar. That's more like it from the away side, who lacked any real incision prior to that move.
59'

Amaimouni-Echghouyab is on

The winger replaces Bahoya, who created Frankfurt's first half goal.
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Frankfurt lack creativity

They've had almost all of the ball this half, but Mainz's compact deep block continues to frustrate the visitors when they enter the final third. It looks like Riera is going to turn to his subs bench to try and rectify that...
55'

Level scoreline, level xG

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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).
There really is nothing to separate the two sides this afternoon.
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Goals
51'

Frankfurt back on the ball

Mainz have ceded possession to Frankfurt for the first five minutes of the second half. However, the Eagles failed to create any dangerous opportunities.
48'

Early Frankfurt sub

Skhiri replaces the goalscorer Brown for the second period. Despite his clinical strike, the wing-back did appear to be struggling with an ankle injury throughout the first half.
47'

Back underway

The game restarts for the second half. Can Mainz take another big step towards Bundesliga survival by getting all three points today?
Kick-off!
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Frankfurt forward Burkardt reunites with his former Mainz teammates

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Half-time: Mainz 1-1 Frankfurt

It's level at the break in the Rhine-Main Derby. Mainz raced into an early lead thanks to a deflected Nebel shot, before Frankfurt star Brown - called up to represent Germany later this month - shook off an injury concern to equalise for the visitors. Mainz ended the first half on top and will surely fancy their chances of winning this one when the game resumes.
Half-time
45'
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Mwene goes into the ref's book

The Mainz wing-back tries to prevent Frankfurt from launching a counter by deliberately handling the ball just inside his own half. We will have three additional minutes of added-time.
43'

Brown puts Mainz under pressure

The Frankfurt man delivers a lovely ball from the left into the middle of the Mainz box, where Kohr attempts a sliding tackle to clear. He just about manages to deflect the ball away for a corner - rather than turn it into his own net.
40'

Dangerous corner

Mwene's delivery is right on the money, evading Zetterer in six-yard box, who is caught underneath it. Fortunately for the Frankfurt stopper, the ball comes off a Mainz player's head and goes harmlessly away for a goal kick.
38'

Zetterer to the rescue!

Sano wins the ball strongly and crosses it into the middle. Nebel lets it run through, leaving Becker completely unmarked in front of Zetterer. The goalkeeper spreads himself wide and makes a solid save.
35'

Nebel's shot is blocked

In a move that mirrors Mainz's opening goal, Becker plays provider once more, giving the ball to Nebel just inside the Frankfurt penalty area. The Mainz winger tries to catch Zetterer out with an early shot, but Amenda does brilliantly to block the effort.
34'

Mainz are happy to let the visitors have the ball

Fischer has set his side up to hit Frankfurt on the counter this afternoon - as was evidenced by his side's opening goal.
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15 minutes until the break

It's been a fairly even contest so far. Frankfurt have had most of the ball, but Mainz look a threat whenever they venture forward. Burkardt, against his former club, has been kept pretty quiet so far by the Mainz defenders.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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Mainz penalty appeal

Tietz goes to ground inside the Frankfurt box after contact with Amenda. A VAR review is conducted, but no penalty is awarded by the referee.
27'

Dōan booked

The Japanese international arrives late when challenging Kohr for the ball. He picks up a yellow card, and must now be careful for the remainder of the match.
24'

Sano tries his luck

Mainz hit back immediately. A corner for the home side gets cleared to the edge of the Frankfurt box and Sano is there to shoot from range. However, his effort flashes a metre or so wide of Zetterer's right post.
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What a response!

Brown has shaken off his early injury to score the equaliser! Bahoya is the architect after beating his marker down the left channel, and playing an inviting cross into the Mainz box. Brown times his run perfectly and directs the ball into the net with a composed finish. Game on!
Goal probability
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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.
23 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
81.84 km/h
Distance to Goal
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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.
10.66 m
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Frankfurt growing with confidence

After a tough start, Riera's side are finally starting to purr. They've dominated the ball in the last 10 minutes or so, looking for a way past this stubborn Mainz backline.
14'

Brown re-enters the game

The defender is back on the pitch, although he still looks to be limping slightly.
12'

Brown in some pain

A Mainz player lands on Brown very awkwardly, and he looks to be in some discomfort. He is receiving treatment on the sidelines from the Frankfurt medical staff.
10'

Mainz back on the front foot

Far from sitting on their lead, the home side are looking for another goal here. Frankfurt just can't hold onto the ball when it goes into the Mainz half.
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Early lead for Mainz!

A long throw-in leads to a swift Mainz counter-attack. Becker picks out the forward run of Nebel, who is in acres of space. He drives into the Frankfurt box and shoots, but his effort takes a wicked deflection off Theate and flies into the corner of the net. What a start for the hosts!
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Goal probability
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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.
10 %
Distance to Goal
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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.
15.77 m
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Nebel inches away!

Mainz work the ball well down the left flank. Becker drives forward with it, playing a teasing ball into the far post, but Nebel can't quite get his studs on the ball and convert it goalwards.
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Early yellow for Tietz

The forward challenges Chaïbi in the air but catches the Frankfurt man with his elbow. He picks up a booking just 13 seconds into the game. It's not quite a record for an early yellow - as that stands at eight seconds.
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We're underway!

Here we go then. Mainz get the ball rolling in their red and white kit, while Frankfurt are in their all-grey away strip.
Kick-off!
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Table talk

Frankfurt have the chance to close the gap to Leverkusen in fifth to just five points after their draw yesterday. Mainz, meanwhile, are in 14th and can (albeit temporarily) pull themselves six points clear of the relegation play-off spot with a win today.

Youth vs experience

In terms of players used so far this season, Mainz are the oldest team in the Bundesliga and Frankfurt the second youngest. Mainz's starters today are, on average, over six years older than those of Eintracht Frankfurt.
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The home fans are in full voice

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Frankfurt have arrived

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More on that Frankfurt side

Despite being a doubt for today's game, Theate starts in place of the suspended Koch, while Burkardt pushes Amaimouni-Echghouyab to the bench in the attack. Uzun is back among the substitutes after his hamstring injury.
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More on that Mainz side

Urs Fischer makes only one change from the side that won on Thursday in the Europa League. Becker, who is not eligible to play in Europe, rotates into the first eleven and replaces German Under-21 international Weiper.

Frankfurt subs

Grahl, Baum, Højlund, Knauff, Ebnoutalib, Skhiri, Amaimouni, Arrov, Uzun

Mainz subs

Riess, Leitsch, Sieb, Bøving, Maloney, Veratschnig, Kawasaki, Weiper, Potulski
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Albert Riera on facing Mainz

"I wanted Mainz to have to play extra time [in the UEFA Conference League] on Thursday. From our perspective, it's an advantage. I've played every three days and I know what it's like. For us, [Friday] was a beautiful day to train, but for them it was a day of regeneration. They'll be at home and they're battling relegation, but we need to show that we're more fresh than them."
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Urs Fischer on facing Frankfurt

"Looking at the form table, they've picked up five points from their last ten games. They've adjusted their system under their new coach and are looking more solid defensively. They like to have the ball, they're a very good passing outfit. We're up against a quality side and we're going to have to reach our limits to get anything from the game."
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The European dream lives on

Mainz are through to the Conference League quarter-finals after beating Czechia's Sigma Olomouc 2-0 at the MEWA-Arena thanks to goals from Stefan Posch (pictured) and Armindo Sieb. The 05ers will now face French outfit Strasbourg for a place in the semis.
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Set-piece kings

Frankfurt have scored more than twice as many goals from open play (40) than Mainz (18) so far this season. However, the 05ers' 13 goals from set pieces is the highest ratio in the Bundesliga (42 per cent).
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Tough nut to crack

Frankfurt have kept clean sheets in four of six Bundesliga games under Riera, including the last three in a row. They recorded three shut-outs in total across their first 20 top-flight fixtures of the campaign. Four in a row would be a new club record.
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Top-six form

Mainz have lost just two of 13 Bundesliga games under Urs Fischer, collecting 21 points. If the season had started when he came in, the 05ers would be in the race for European qualification, rather than fighting relegation.
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Watch: Frankfurt 1-0 Mainz - previous meeting

Frankfurt won the Rhine-Main derby earlier this season, courtesy of Japan's Ritsu Dōan.
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Watch: Werder Bremen 0-2 Mainz - highlights

Mainz won their relegation six-pointer in Bremen to move three points clear of the drop zone. The 05ers are unbeaten in their last four league matches.
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Watch: Frankfurt 1-0 Heidenheim - highlights

Arnaud Kalimuendo hit a stunning volley as seventh-placed Frankfurt continued their improved form under new head coach Albert Riera.

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