36.
8:06 p.m
At the moment there is practically nothing going on with the guests. They are probably anxious not to allow any more goals until half-time.
33.
8:03 p.m
Jerked his shoulder! The Mainz keeper wants to intercept a Grifo cross from the left with a cut to the goal. But Bell climbs up in front of him, stretching his head awkwardly. However, Rieß’s shoulder is just in the way – and he parries.
30.
8:00 p.m
The expulsion is checked for about two minutes, then it remains the same: Mainz is not only 0-2 behind, but is now outnumbered.
28.
19:57
Red card for Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05)
Things are getting worse for the FSV. Nebel rushes into a duel with Lienhart and steps on his ankle. There is no intention here, nor is the kick excessively hard. Nevertheless, referee Schlager pulls out the red box.
26.
7:55 p.m
Tooor for SC Freiburg, 2-0 by Vincenzo Grifo
The 2-0 is absolutely deserved! In the right half of the field, Kübler and Bell run into each other after Beste’s pass. Höler thanks him, takes the ball and drives his way into the sixteen-yard box. Grifo easily inserts his cross pass into the middle – through da Costa’s legs.
24.
19:54
Another conclusion, again the SCF. As a result of a counterattack, Beste shoots from a central 20 meters. But his attempt ends up on the fourth floor.
22.
19:52
…the standard doesn’t bring anything.
21.
19:52
Again and again the Breisgauer. First, Rieß fends off a best shot from twelve meters from the right to the side. Grifo grabs it and shoots a shot from the other corridor of the penalty area. Mainz almost blocks the ball again at Best’s feet. But Lee clears for the corner…
19.
7:49 p.m
Suzuki tries it from 22 meters, relatively central. However, Rieß definitely has the thing.
18.
7:48 p.m
So far it’s been a tailor-made game for Freiburg. They control the ball and opponents and also benefit from the fact that the Henriksen team can’t do much.
15.
19:46
So there’s a lot going on in the first quarter of an hour. A controversial offside goal, also the regular 1-0 for the home team. Now the people of Mainz have to slowly wake up.
12.
19:41
Tooor for SC Freiburg, 1-0 by Lukas Kübler
Freiburg doesn’t care – now the 1-0 score stands! Grifo takes a corner from the left into the center, where Lienhart heads on goal from five meters. Rieß fends off the central attempt forward, where Kübler effortlessly dusts off the ball.
9.
7:38 p.m
Whether the goal was actually offside is extremely controversial. In the repetition, Costa seems to cancel this out – but the line is measured according to Potulski. A strange scene.
6.
7:36 p.m
VAR: The goal is disallowed.
But then the VAR switches on. Referee Schlager then announced that the booth didn’t count – Höler was just offside.
6.
7:35 p.m
The VAR checks a possible goal.
4.
19:33
Quiet beginning on the Dreisam – in the truest sense. Neither the players on the field nor the fans are currently setting off fireworks here.
1.
7:31 p.m
Let’s go.
1.
19:29
Game start
19:17
Overall, the comparison between the two clubs is very balanced. They have faced each other 52 times so far, with 19 games ending in a draw – including both games last season (0-0 in Freiburg, 2-2 in Mainz). There are also 17 successes for today’s guests and 16 victories for the hosts. The latter now have the chance to bring these statistics into balance.
7:09 p.m
During the week, both teams were challenged internationally – but neither was able to gain any real self-confidence. The SCF played a draw (0-0) against Viktoria Pilsen from the Czech Republic in the Europa League. This means he still has the best chance of qualifying directly for the round of 16. The 05ers narrowly lost to Universitatea Craiova in Romania (0-1). With fifth place, they are also in a promising position to advance directly.
6:55 p.m
On the other hand, things look significantly worse. After the success of 1. FC Heidenheim at 1. FC Union Berlin (2:1), the Rheinhessen are at the bottom. They have managed to score a meager six points so far. After all: the relegation place and the saving bank are only two points away. If the FSV celebrates its second win of the season in Freiburg, it could leave the relegation zone for the time being.
18:44
The Breisgauers are not really getting going this season. With three wins, four draws and four defeats, they are only in twelfth place before today’s encounter. This means they are stuck in the lower middle of the table – but can also make a decent jump in the rankings. With a three-pointer against Mainz we would at least be in eighth place.
6:30 p.m
Hello and a warm welcome to the end of the 12th matchday of the Bundesliga! In the duel between midfield and basement, SC Freiburg welcomes 1. FSV Mainz 05. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m.