Bundesliga: Borussia Mönchengladbach stunned by 1. FSV Mainz 05 in six-goal thriller
Mainz 05 upset Borussia Mönchengladbach with a commanding 4-2 victory, putting an end to Gladbach's three-game winning streak in the Bundesliga.
Borussia Mönchengladbach's hopes of continuing their winning streak were dashed as they fell to a surprising 4-2 defeat against 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday afternoon. The thrilling match saw Mainz 05 start the match strong, scoring two goals in the first 25 minutes. Gladbach managed to pull one back before halftime, but Mainz 05 extended their lead in the second half, scoring two more goals. Despite a late consolation goal from Gladbach, it was Mainz 05 who claimed all three points.
First Half Dominance of Mainz 05
Mainz 05 started the match brightly and took the lead in the 11th minute when Leandro Barreiro slotted home from close range. Gladbach struggled to contain Mainz 05's attacking threat, and the visitors doubled their lead in the 25th minute through Karim Onisiwo's header.
Gladbach Pulls One Back Before Halftime
Gladbach managed to reduce the deficit just before halftime when Jonas Hofmann converted a penalty in the 40th minute. The goal gave Gladbach hope going into the second half, but Mainz 05 had other ideas.
Second Half Resurgence: Mainz 05 Extends Lead
Mainz 05 continued to press forward in the second half and extended their lead in the 55th minute when Ludovic Ajorque scored from close range. Gladbach looked to respond, but Mainz 05 remained resolute in defense. The visitors sealed the victory in the 81st minute when Onisiwo scored his second goal of the match.
Late Consolation for Gladbach
Gladbach managed to pull one back in the 89th minute through Alassane Plea, but it was too little too late. Mainz 05 held on to secure a famous victory, while Gladbach's winning streak came to an end.
Key Takeaways
- Mainz 05's victory was their first against Borussia Mönchengladbach since 2014.
- Karim Onisiwo's brace helped Mainz 05 secure all three points.
- Borussia Monchengladbach's three-game winning streak was halted.
