Bundesliga: Dortmund 1-1 Mainz 2 mid-post + stunners were blown nearly 4♂ points from the top of the table
In a key match in the 16th round of the Bundesliga that ended in the early morning of December 20, Beijing time, Dortmund drew 1-1 with Mainz. In the first half, Brandt's free-kick went straight into the net, and Gittens and Sabitzer hit the crossbar in quick succession. Just before half-time, Van den Berg scored for Mainz. In the second half, Reina's stunner goal was whistled.
After the draw, Dortmund did not win for the entire month of December. Six games without a win in all competitions (four draws, two defeats), including four league games without a win (three draws, one defeat), Dortmund are still in fifth place in the standings, but with one game in hand, Bayer Leverkusen, who have already led the way, have thrown off a 12-point gap.
【Key Focus】
In the 29th minute, Brandt took a free kick in the front of the penalty area, he chose to shoot directly, the ball went straight into the dead corner, and Dort led Mainz 1-0!
In the 43rd minute, Van den Berge, a central defender on loan from Liverpool, scored with a header in the penalty area, the ball had crossed the goal line, and the goal was valid, Mainz 1-1 Dortmund!
In the 89th minute, Reina opened the scoring, but it was ruled out for offside.
【Wonderful Playback】
In the 6th minute, Mullen shot from a tight angle in the penalty area, and the ball hit the side netting.
In the eighth minute, Gittens hit the crossbar and bounced off the crossbar, before Sabitzer's long-range shot was saved.
In the 11th minute, Mullen fired a low right-footed shot that was blocked by the Mainz goalkeeper with his legs.
In the 17th minute, Gittens shot from outside the penalty area, but unfortunately the sole of his foot slipped and missed.
In the 19th minute, Mainz crossed from the left, and Gruda's header was saved.
In the 25th minute, the Mainz defender's return pass was less powerful and Mullen almost blocked the ball.
In the 32nd minute, Sabitzer's brilliant long-range shot hit the goal frame again and popped up.
In the 33rd minute, Phil Krueger shot directly at goal, but the ball was blocked by the Mainz goalkeeper.
In the 68th minute, Richter's free-kick went straight to goal, and Kerber saved the ball.
In the 81st minute, Lee Jae-seong shot and the ball was deflected wide of the goal.
【Player Rating】
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【Lineup】
Borussia Dort starters: 1-Kerber, 24-Meunier (80'17-Wolff), 4-Schlotterbeck (73'7-Reina), 15-Hummmels (45'25-Jule), 5-Bensebaini, 23-Emre Can, 20-Sabitzer, 19-Brandt, 21-Mullen, 43-Gittens (63'48-Bamba), 14-Phil Krueger (63'9-Alai)
Subs not used: 33-Meyer, 2-Murray, 6-Ozcan, 11-Reuss
Mainz starters: 33-Butz, 2-Mwene, 3-Van den Berg, 16-Stefan Bale, 30-Widmer (90'21-Da Costa), 31-Dominic Cole, 14-Krauss, 7-Lee Jae-seong, 10-Richter (70'29-Burkart), 43-Gruda (70'24-Papela), 9-Onisivo (92'4-Balcock)
Subs not used: 1-Reece, 17-Arrog, 45-Mamutovic, 47-47-Lasse Willian, 48-Marcus Muller