Goals: Mainz 05 – Bayern Munich – Played on 04/ 22/ 2023

Mainz caused a major upset in the 29th round of the German League by defeating Bayern Munich with a scoreline of 3-1. The league leaders were stunned by Mainz’s relentless attacking and impressive defense, which earned them a well-deserved victory.

Early Blow for Bayern

The match got off to a dramatic start when Bayern’s Alfonso Davies was forced off with an injury in the eighth minute. He was replaced by Naseer Mazraoui, who had a difficult time adjusting to the pace of the game. Bayern almost took the lead in the 13th minute, but Mainz’s defense held firm and denied the visitors a goal.

Bayern Scores, But It’s Disallowed

In the 29th minute, Bayern thought they had taken the lead when Sadio Mane found the back of the net. However, the goal was disallowed after video technology confirmed that the Senegalese player was offside. The score remained 0-0 at halftime.

Mainz Fights Back

Mainz started the second half brightly and almost scored the equalizer in the 49th minute when Robin Quaison’s shot was saved by Manuel Neuer. However, they didn’t have to wait long to get on the scoresheet. In the 65th minute, Ludovic Ajurk scored the equalizer with a powerful header, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

A few minutes later, Mainz took the lead when Leandro Barreiro fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. Bayern tried to mount a comeback, but Mainz’s defense held strong and denied the visitors any clear-cut chances.