Mainz 05 and FC Augsburg played out a thrilling draw in their latest match at the Allianz Arena on Saturday afternoon. The game was a back-and-forth affair as both teams created chances but failed to find the net.
In the first half, Mainz had the better of things as they created several opportunities through their attacking players. However, FC Augsburg's solid defense kept them at bay and they went into halftime without scoring.
In the second half, Mainz made some changes to their team and brought on substitute striker, Jérôme Mathieu. His introduction changed the game completely as he scored the equalizer for Mainz in the 64th minute.
Mathieu's goal was a crucial one as it gave Mainz the lead and they never looked back from there. They continued to create chances but were unable to add to their lead until the final whistle.
The substitution proved to be a masterstroke by Mainz manager, Rudi Völler. He showed faith in his squad and it paid off as Mathieu stepped up when it mattered most.
Overall, it was a fantastic performance by Mainz as they secured all three points against FC Augsburg. The victory will boost their confidence going forward and they will now look to build on this result in their upcoming matches.