Bundesliga 26/27 · Round 6 · SAT, OCT 17
Schalke 04 vs FSV Mainz match report: Schalke 04 fall to FSV Mainz at home
FSV Mainz took the points in a Bundesliga match decided by a first-half goal from Phillip Tietz. Schalke 04 pressed for long spells but could not find a way back.
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Final score
FSV Mainz won the match 1-0, with the only goal coming in the first half. The half-time score was 0-1. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Phillip Tietz scored for FSV Mainz in the 24th minute, assisted by Anthony Caci. The goal takes Phillip Tietz to 5 Bundesliga goals for FSV Mainz this season. That goal proved to be the winner.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. Schalke 04 were on top for most of the second half. Schalke 04 were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
Schalke 04 had 4 shots on target in the second half, while FSV Mainz had 0. Schalke 04 also had 4 corners to FSV Mainz's 1. FSV Mainz had 6 shots on target in the first half, while Schalke 04 had 0.
Discipline
FSV Mainz picked up 2 yellow cards, while Schalke 04 received none. No red cards were shown. The match official was Richard Hempel.
Streaks
Schalke 04 are now without a win in 3 Bundesliga matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made FSV Mainz the favourites, at an implied 42%; FSV Mainz won the match.
What it means
Schalke 04 sit in 14th place with 5 points and a goal difference of -3. FSV Mainz are in 5th place with 10 points and a goal difference of 4.
Verdict
FSV Mainz took the lead through Phillip Tietz and held on for the win. Schalke 04 were on top for most of the second half but could not convert their pressure into a goal. The result leaves Schalke 04 without a win in 3 Bundesliga matches, while FSV Mainz move to 5th place.