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1. FSV Mainz 05

Andreas Hanche-Olsen is struggling with a neck injury, but barring late injuries, coach Bo Henriksen has a full-strength squad at his disposal.
Werder Bremen

Amos Pieper is nearing a return from a thigh problem and Keke Topp had to leave international duty with Germany U21s because of a knock.
Milos Veljkovic will also be assessed nearer to the game, while Oliver Burke has a thigh injury.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+7'

There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
90+6'

Armindo Sieb (Mainz) tries to find Maxim Leitsch, but he puts too much power on the through ball. The ball goes out of play and Werder Bremen will have a goal kick.
90+4'

Armindo Sieb (Mainz) beats his marker and unleashes a thunderbolt of a shot from the edge of the box. Michael Zetterer sees the ball late but does well to stop it going into the bottom right corner.
90+1'

Substitution. Skelly Alvero in, Marco Grull (Werder Bremen) out.
90+1'

The referee signals a substitution. Keke Topp is brought on as a substitute for Senne Lynen (Werder Bremen).
90

6 additional min. will be played.
90'

Bo Henriksen has decided to substitute Dominik Kohr and he is replaced by Aymen Barkok (Mainz).
90'

Maxim Leitsch (Mainz) connects with a cross and powers a header goalwards, but his effort goes just over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Werder Bremen will have a goal kick.
89'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack.
87'

What a chance! Armindo Sieb (Mainz) squanders a promising opportunity as he latches on to a perfect cross from the wing. He produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes just wide of the right post! The ball goes out of play and Werder Bremen will have a goal kick.
83'

Dominik Kohr (Mainz) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Werder Bremen.
82'

Mainz take a short corner instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.
82'

A promising cross into the box is nearly received by the lurking Karim Onisiwo (Mainz), but one of the defending players cuts it out to avert the threat. Mainz force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
79'

Mainz failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
79'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Karim Onisiwo (Mainz) will replace Phillipp Mwene.
79'

Bo Henriksen decides to make a substitution. Kaishu Sano will be replaced by Silvan Widmer (Mainz).
79'

The substitution is prepared. Paul Nebel (Mainz) joins the action as a substitute, replacing Anthony Caci.
78'

Mainz play a few nice passes from player to player, but their possession doesn't last long as an opposition player intercepts a pass. Mainz get a corner.
75'

Anthony Caci (Mainz) blasts the ball high over the crossbar.
74'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) commits a rough foul. Benjamin Brand stops the game and makes a call.
72'

Marco Grull (Werder Bremen) makes a driving run into the box but he cannot work any space for a shot.
69'

Derrick Kohn (Werder Bremen) receives the ball inside the box, reacts quickly and without any problems fires the ball into the back of the net.
67'

Felix Agu (Werder Bremen) goes off the pitch and Julian Malatini comes on.
67'

Ole Werner has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Derrick Kohn (Werder Bremen) replacing Marvin Ducksch.
66'

The referee has issued a yellow card to Phillipp Mwene (Mainz).
65'

It's time for a substitution. That's the last involvement from Hyun-Seok Hong as he is replaced by Armindo Sieb (Mainz).
65'

That was close by Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen)! He receives a pass on the edge of the box and shoots, but the ball goes inches wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Mainz.
64'

Phillipp Mwene (Mainz) takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's not a big threat for the goalkeeper as his effort is blocked by a defender.
64'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender.
63'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal from a mid-range free kick, but the ball is blocked by the defensive wall. The ball is out of play. Mainz will have a chance to score from a corner.
61'

It’s taken a long time, but here comes the VAR review into that red card for Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen): it’s upheld, he has to go!
61'

There's a break in play and the referee must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier infringement by Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen) using VAR. This could result in a red card!
60'

Michael Zetterer (Werder Bremen) attempts to discuss the decision with Benjamin Brand, but he soon realises that it's not the right thing to do as he sees the yellow.
60'

Marco Friedl (Werder Bremen) makes an ugly challenge on his opponent and receives a red card from the referee! Mainz are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
59'

Mainz can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
58'

Anthony Caci (Mainz) failed to beat Michael Zetterer, who expertly stopped his header from the centre of the box towards the roof of the net after a rebound. The ball goes out of play. Mainz are awarded a corner kick.
57'

Mainz are ruled offside.
56'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Benjamin Brand has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
55'

Phillipp Mwene (Mainz) is disappointed with himself because he got into a good area but produced a poor cross. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Werder Bremen.
54'

Marco Grull (Werder Bremen) fancies his chances and unleashes a powerful shot from the edge of the box, but the keeper just watches it go high over the bar.
53'

Hyun-Seok Hong (Mainz) serves up a nice cross, but Michael Zetterer punches the ball away.
52'

This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Nadiem Amiri (Mainz).
51'

Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz) latches on to a pin-point through ball, but one of the defending players dispossess him. Brilliant defending. The linesman makes the right call and Mainz will have a corner.
50'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Benjamin Brand blows his whistle for a foul.
50'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
50'

Hyun-Seok Hong (Mainz) latches on to a precise lofted cross inside the box, controls the ball and unleashes a fine strike towards the bottom left corner. His dangerous effort is blocked by Michael Zetterer, who makes a glorious save! The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Mainz.
49'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
49'

A lofted cross from Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area. Mainz have been awarded a corner kick.
49'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) works the corner short.
48'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) tries to latch onto a defence-splitting pass, but one of the defending players intercepts the effort and the danger passes. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Mainz.
48'

Anthony Caci (Mainz) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender.
46'

Everything is set for the start of the second half.
45+4'

Benjamin Brand has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
45+2'

The free kick from long range, taken by Werder Bremen, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
45+1'

Dominik Kohr (Mainz) has tested the patience of referee Benjamin Brand and goes into the book for a previous late challenge. Werder Bremen will take a free kick.
45

We will have 3 min. of added time.
45'

Werder Bremen are ruled offside.
45'

The foul by Anthony Caci (Mainz) is worthy of a card and a yellow is duly shown by Benjamin Brand.
42'

Dominik Kohr (Mainz) finds himself some space to meet a beautiful cross from the free kick, and from near the penalty spot he attempts to score with a header. His effort lacks accuracy and goes well wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Werder Bremen.
42'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) will take the free kick.
42'

Benjamin Brand blows the whistle, Felix Agu (Werder Bremen) is penalised for a foul. A free kick to Mainz.
41'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long. The ball goes out of play and Mainz will have a goal kick.
40'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Werder Bremen.
39'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) received a clever through ball which could have put him in a promising position, but the defence was alert to the danger. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Werder Bremen will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
36'

Mainz seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
34'

Phillipp Mwene (Mainz) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.
32'

The resulting set piece from Werder Bremen is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
32'

Mitchell Weiser (Werder Bremen) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender. Werder Bremen have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
30'

Jae-Sung Lee (Mainz) is caught offside, but it was a really close call.
27'

GOAL! Keeper Michael Zetterer totally miss kicks the ball straight to Jae-Sung Lee (Mainz), who slams the ball into the net from mid range. It’s now 1:1.
25'

A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Werder Bremen comes to nothing.
25'

Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal. Werder Bremen win a corner.
24'

Werder Bremen have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
24'

One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen). The ball goes out of play and Werder Bremen have been awarded a corner kick.
22'

Jonathan Burkardt (Mainz) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
21'

One of the players from Mainz times his run too early and the referee blows his whistle for offside.
20'

Mainz take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
20'

Anthony Caci (Mainz) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. The ball is out of play. Mainz win a corner kick.
18'

The Werder Bremen players keep the ball and are exchanging a combination of passes. They are waiting for gaps in the defence to open up.
16'

Phillipp Mwene (Mainz) attempts to send over a cross in order to find one of his teammates, but an opposition defender averts the danger by intercepting the effort.
13'

Nadiem Amiri (Mainz) tries his luck with a shot from the edge of the box, but the ball crashes against the crossbar! It would have been a superb goal.
12'

Justin Njinmah doesn't have to suffer any longer with the painful injury as Marco Grull (Werder Bremen) comes onto the pitch to replace him.
12'

Justin Njinmah (Werder Bremen) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
8'

Goal! Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) puts the ball into the top right corner past the outstretched arm of Robin Zentner.
8'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) is going to take the penalty!
7'

It’s a PENALTY to Werder Bremen after the VAR review!
6'

Justin Njinmah (Werder Bremen) is down injured and the referee stops play so that he can receive medical treatment.
6'

There's a break in play and referee Benjamin Brand must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by Werder Bremen using VAR. This could be interesting!
6'

There's a melee in the box, but the referee isn't interested in the appeals from Werder Bremen for a penalty. Play continues.
6'

Jens Stage (Werder Bremen) sends a rebound goalwards towards the middle of the target, but the goalkeeper is there to stop it.
5'

Marvin Ducksch (Werder Bremen) picks up the rebound just a few yards out of the box. He attempts to beat the goalkeeper with a fine shot, but the goalkeeper is on hand to deny him.
5'

Romano Schmid (Werder Bremen) bends a great shot in from the edge of the box, but Robin Zentner makes a smart save to deny him.
3'

Wasted effort! Hyun-Seok Hong (Mainz) drives to the edge of the box after picking up a rebound, but his shot is tame and bends well wide of the left post.
2'

A quickly taken corner by Mainz.
2'

Jae-Sung Lee (Mainz) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked. The ball is out of play. A goal-scoring opportunity from a corner for Mainz.
1'

The linesman raises his flag as one of the players from Mainz was in an offside position.
1'

The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.

Mainz will kick the game off.

Benjamin Brand was nominated as the referee for this game.

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