Foals fight, but only draw in Mainz - trophy needs more fire!

Foals fight, but only draw in Mainz - trophy needs more fire!

In a gripping duel against FSV Mainz 05, the Borussia Mönchengladbach had to be satisfied in an overall mixed game with a 1-1 draw. The Fohlenf's offensive remained terrifyingly harmless over long distances of the first half and did not create a single dangerous goal. The game seemed to run in a negative direction for the Borussia early on, but once again they proved that they are able to fight back.

a questionable start

The first half was a challenge for the Gladbacher. Coach Gerardo Seoane and players like Julian Weigl confirmed that the defensive in the critical areas was often not good enough. The Mainz laced the Borussia and only the weak opportunities for opportunities for the hosts prevented an early goal. "We left too many gaps defensively and not created anything on the offensive," Weigl summed up the situation. After the change of sides, the goal fell in an unfortunate way when a mistake by Stefan Lainer brought the Borussia behind.

The answer of the Gladbacher came immediately after the setback: in just 115 seconds Tim Kleindienst equalized with his sixth goal of the season and brought new swing into the game. "It was important that we didn't lose the game," said small service and emphasized the importance of gaining point for the morale of the team. Both he and Weigl emphasized that the Borussia acted combative until the final minutes despite playful defects.

preparation for the DFB Cup

The upcoming challenges are not to be underestimated. On Wednesday, the Borussia meets the strong offensive Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB Cup. In order to get on, the Fohlenelf has to significantly increase its game level, because the insufficient performance against Mainz raises doubts. Seoane and his team face the urgent task of regaining creativity in the game and not losing the connection again. The pressure in the coming days will be enormous, because the foals are still waiting for the second win in a row and urgently need to find their shape.