Mainz comeback stuns UEFA Conference League rivals Fiorentina
Substitute Jae-Sung Lee scored late in added time as Mainz overturned a deficit to beat Fiorentina 2-1, extending their winning streak to three matches in this season's UEFA Conference League.
Match Summary
- Goals: 0-1 Sohm (assist: Piccoli) 16', 1-1 Hollerbach 68' (assist: Lee), 2-1 Lee 90'+5 (assist: Sano)
- Mainz had started the tournament strong with 1-0 victories over Omonia Nicosia and Zrinjski Mostar.
- Despite beginning well, Mainz fell behind against the flow of the game early on.
Key Moments
Danny Costa's poor pass allowed Simon Sohm to score for Fiorentina at the 16th minute after a precise finish. Shortly after, Robin Zentner saved a potential second goal from Roberto Piccoli, while Kacper Potulski blocked another crucial chance just before halftime.
In the second half, Piccoli missed a good opportunity, but Mainz responded quickly. Benedikt Hollerbach, introduced as a substitute less than three minutes earlier, completed a well-executed team move to equalize.
“Lady Luck was clearly shining on the home side, who snatched all three points when Lee headed in fellow sub Kaishu Sano's cross in the fifth minute of added time.”
Fiorentina almost regained the lead when Moise Kean missed a close-range header, but Mainz held on and triumphed thanks to Lee’s late header from Sano’s assist.
Upcoming Fixtures
Mainz will face Universitatea Craiova in Romania on 27 November for their next European match.
Recap the action: Mainz’s resilience secured a dramatic late victory, highlighting their strong start in the Conference League and determination in tight moments.
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