STP St. Pauli St. Pauli - M05 Mainz Mainz
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57 %Phillip Tietz
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Fujita from range!
The ball falls to the Japanese midfielder, and he arrows a shot at goal. However, Batz does very well to get down low and hold onto the ball. Will Pauli get another chance?
90'
+ 3
Mainz really should have put this game to bed
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
1.05
2.51
2
Goals
90'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Pauli have an additional five minutes to try and get a goal here.
89'
Not far away from Mwene
The Mainz man almost scores his second after unleashing a shot from the edge of the Pauli box. His effort whizzes narrowly wide of Vasilj's left post.
87'
Pauli get one back!
Pauli have scored with three minutes of normal time remaining. The two substitute strikers combine, as Kaars plays in Ceesay with a clever through ball, who just about squeezes the ball past Batz in the Mainz goal. Can Blessin's men nick a valuable point?
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.
85'
Changes for both sides
Mainz bring on Weiper and Maloney for goalscorer Tietz and Amiri. Pauli, meanwhile, have used their final sub to bring Rasmussen into the midfield.
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
84'
Substitution
Game is becoming stretched
© IMAGO/Stefan Trocha
78'
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
1st Half
2nd Half
77'
Another Mainz change
Caci replaces Widmer at wing-back, who has run himself into the ground for the 05ers today.
77'
Substitution
76'
Big chance for Pauli!
The home side have the chance to launch a counter attack of their own for the first real time today. Ceesay gets in behind the Mainz backline and squares the ball for Kaars in the penalty area. However, the Mainz defenders get back brilliantly to stop the Dutchman from rolling the ball into an empty net.
76'
Substitution
73'
First Mainz change
Sieb replaces Becker in a defensive switch, as Mainz look to close out the three points.
72'
Substitution
71'
It's raining corners
St. Pauli are pushing for a way back into this one. The home side have a series of corners, but Mainz just about managed to clear the ball to safety each time. From open play, however, Pauli remain fairly toothless.
67'
Double Pauli change
Kaars and Ceesay replace Hountondji and the influential Smith, whose set-pieces have been Pauli's biggest threat today.
65'
Substitution
65'
Substitution
Tietz hits the bar!
© IMAGO/BEAUTIFUL SPORTS/Tonhäuser
61'
Wahl to the rescue
Amiri's corner picks out Sano. The Mainz midfielder shoots at goal, but Wahl is there in the nick of time to block it.
57'
Uphill task for Pauli
In order to win this game, Pauli need to score three goals. The only time they've scored three this season was on the first matchday of the season in a 3-3 draw with BVB. Overall, they have never won a Bundesliga game after going two goals down.
53'
Almost 3-0!
Amiri switches to the right this time and hangs up a lovely cross to the far post. Becker gets there, but Vasilj scrambles across his line and makes a crucial save to keep his side in it. Suffice to say, the home faithful aren't impressed with what they're seeing at the moment...
49'
Amiri from a tight angle...
Tietz picks out the German international in acres of space on the left side of the Pauli box. He drops the shoulder and beats the newly-introduced Dźwigała with ease, but Amiri's shot from an acute angle is well saved by the Pauli stopper.
46'
Second half gets going!
Here we go then - can Pauli get themselves back into this one? They've brought on Dźwigała and Metcalfe to try and turn the tide.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
Substitution
Half-time: Pauli 0-2 Mainz
© IMAGO/BEAUTIFUL SPORTS/Tonhäuser
Half-time
45'
+ 2
Mainz pushing for a third
They may only need a point to ensure survival, but Mainz are going for the jugular here. Their wing-backs are still high up the pitch, looking to get in behind at every opportunity.
45'
+ 1
Stoppage time
Three minutes have been added on at the end of the first half after the Ritzka and Tietz clash of heads. Pauli are still struggling to create anything of note as we approach the break.
Mwene makes it 2-0!
© IMAGO/Justus Stegemann
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.
Shot speed
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.
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.
39'
Pauli's only chances of note have come from set-pieces
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
0
0.39
0.82
1
Goals
38'
Free header for Posch
Amiri whips in a lovely corner kick from the right side, picking out Posch at the back post. Despite being virtually unchallenged, the Mainz defender can only head the ball straight at Vasilj in the Pauli net.
35'
Ritzka and Tietz are back on
The pair look fine to continue after their collision. Tietz needs a change of shirt due to some blood on his original. Nice...
Clash of heads
© IMAGO/Stefan Trocha
Last-ditch Pauli defending
© IMAGO/Lobeca/Mascha Holm
27'
Lightening counter
Sano wins the ball back in the middle of the pitch and immediately sets Becker away on a counter attack. The Mainz forward cuts inside the Pauli penalty area, but his attempted cross is well read by Wahl, who intercepts.
24'
Pauli frustrated
They have been stifled in the last five minutes or so by the disciplined visitors. There's a big disconnect between the home side's midfield and attack, with Hountondji looking especially isolated up front for Pauli.
20'
Vasilj sweeps up
Mainz continue to pose a threat on the counter. A long ball from Amiri nearly finds the onrushing Widmer, but the Pauli keeper is there to thwart the move.
(Almost) brilliant from Amiri!
© IMAGO/Jan Huebner
13'
Smith threatens again
The Swede whips in a deep free kick to the near post. Irvine is there, but his toe-poked effort is a yard or two wide of the Mainz goal. Unsurprisingly, Pauli's biggest weapon today looks to be their set-piece routines.
10'
Pauli back on the ball
Blessin's side are trying to get back on level terms after their nightmare start. They're passing the ball around well, but posing little threat from open play thus far.
Mainz take the lead!
© IMAGO/Fernando Soares
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.
Shot speed
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.
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.
5'
First corner goes to hosts
Pauli have put Mainz under some good early pressure, and their reward is an early corner. Smith hits it hard and low to Wahl, whose goalward shot is well blocked. A second corner is met by Andō, but his header is well cleared by Da Costa at the back post.
1'
We're underway!
Pauli get the game underway in their brown and white home kit. Mainz, meanwhile, are in their changed purple and pink strip.
Kick-off!
0:10
Pauli goalkeepers receive a warm welcome
You don't win anything with kids...
© DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze
0:06
The sun is shining ahead of kick-off
0:12
Everything is ready to go at the Millerntor...
Pauli team news
© IMAGO/Philipp Szyza
Mainz team news
© IMAGO/BEAUTIFUL SPORTS/Hahne
How can Mainz secure safety?
© RONNY HARTMANN
Nikola Vasilj on if St. Pauli can stay up
© DFL/Getty Images/Christian Kaspar-Bartke
Sam Klein joins St. Pauli
© Chloe Davis
Alexander Blessin on facing Mainz
© IMAGO/Eibner-Pressefoto/Marcel von Fehrn
Urs Fischer on facing St. Pauli
© IMAGO/Malte Ossowski / SVEN SIMON
Starting line-up: 1. FSV Mainz 05
Formation:3-3-2-2
Mainz subs
Zentner, Bell, Caci, Kohr, Maloney, Veratschnig, Kawasaki, Sieb, Weiper.
Starting line-up: FC St. Pauli
Formation:3-4-2-1
Pauli subs
Voll, Dźwigała, Oppie, Nemeth, Metcalfe, Rasmussen, Kaars, Hara, Ceesay.
Favourite opponents
© DFL/Getty Images/Lukas Schulze
Hosts hungry for points
© Adam Pretty
2:03
Watch: Mainz 3-4 Bayern - last time out
2:03
Watch: Heidenheim 2-0 St. Pauli - last time out
2:03
Watch: Mainz 0-0 St. Pauli - previous meeting
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