Mainz 05 dominated, but only a draw against Gladbach!

Mainz 05 dominated, but only a draw against Gladbach!

A spectacle without a winner! FSV Mainz 05 and Borussia Mönchengladbach played out a dramatic 1-1 draw at the start of the eighth matchday in the Bundesliga. In front of 33,000 enthusiastic spectators, the Mainz team delivered an impressive performance, but in the end had to settle for one point. Gladbach, shocked by an own goal from their defender Stefan Lainer in the 55th minute, seemed to be on the way to defeat until Tim Kleindienst equalized just two minutes later and thus saved the draw for Borussia.

The first half belonged entirely to the energetic Mainz team, who started the game with full force. After a series of dangerous chances, including two shots from Nadiem Amiri, who kept Gladbach goalie Moritz Nicolas on his toes, the situation for the hosts was made even worse when national player Jonathan Burkardt had to be substituted due to a thigh problem (20th minute). Mainz put everything on one card, pushed for the first goal, but despite being superior thanks to a strong Gladbach defense they were unable to score - the first half ended goalless.

Drama on the pitch!

After the break, Mainz's pressure remained high. Coach Henriksen's players acted purposefully and celebrated after Lainer's own goal in the 55th minute. But the shock didn't last long - Kleindienst put a header into the net after a precise cross from Franck Honorat in the 57th minute. The 29-year-old offensive player had already scored his sixth goal of the current season and ensured that Gladbach came to life.

In the game that followed, Borussia pushed for victory, but Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner showed with sensational saves why he is one of the best in his field. While Mainz have to wait for their first home win of the season, it shows that Gladbach can at least take a point despite weak performances. What a gripping football drama!