Even without Guirassy, BVB march on with 2-0 win in Mainz | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund continues on their path to success. At 1. FSV Mainz 05, BVB won 2-0 (2-0) in front of 33,305 spectators. For the visitors, Svensson scored after 27 minutes and Adeyemi (40.). Mainz's goalkeeper Zentner received a red card after a last-man foul against Adeyemi (67.). With this, BVB maintains second place in the Bundesliga.

There were two changes in Dortmund's starting lineup compared to the 1-0 win against Wolfsburg. Yan Couto started for Ryerson (bench). Additionally, Guirassy was out at short notice due to thigh problems. Brandt replaced him. Süle returned to the squad, in which summer newcomer Fábio Silva appeared for the first time.

Beier took over Guirassy's position at the top of the attack. Adeyemi and Brandt operated in the half-spaces. BVB had more possession in the early stages but found no gaps in Mainz's tight defense. After about 20 minutes, the game became more balanced. The hosts also dared to move forward.

Then events unfolded rapidly within 60 seconds. Sieb passed the ball inside, and Nebel caught the cross. Sliding, the Mainz player pushed the ball against the right post (26.). In return, the lead fell for the Black and Yellows. Brandt sharply passed from the right side to the far post. There, Svensson stormed in and hammered the ball from seven meters into the net for 1-0 for BVB (27.).

The Rhinelanders sought a quick response to the deficit but repeatedly bounced off Dortmund's defense. Instead, their attacking efforts backfired. Bensebaini won the ball after a Mainz throw-in and sent Adeyemi on his way. After a one-two with Brandt, he calmly slotted it in low to the left (40.).

Zentner comes too late – and is sent off

The second half began without any personnel changes.

The first major chance in the second 45 minutes was recorded by Mainz. After a corner from Nebel, Hanche-Olsen's header was not placed well enough. Kobel blocked the ball effortlessly (56.).

Mainz's efforts to equalize received a significant setback in the 67th minute. Adeyemi sprinted after a long throw from Kobel. Zentner rushed towards him and brought down the BVB striker far outside the penalty area. Clear case: red card for the Mainz keeper.

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Despite being a man down, the hosts did not give up. Following a corner, Bell headed just wide of the goal (74.). Nordin shot from the right corner of the penalty area. The ball flew just over the crossbar (84.). Otherwise, the game largely drifted towards its end.

In the 87th minute, Fábio Silva celebrated his debut in the Bundesliga and for the Black and Yellows. In injury time, Brandt tested the substitute Mainz goalkeeper Rieß from 18 meters, who quickly tipped the ball over the bar. Then the victory was secured.

Conclusion: Borussia Dortmund appeared composed and confident. Mainz resisted but only troubled BVB with Nebel's post hit in the 26th minute. After the justified sending off of 05 goalkeeper Zentner, the lead was never in danger.

BVB: Kobel – Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini – Yan Couto (69. Ryerson), Nmecha (77. Bellingham), Sabitzer (77. Groß), Svensson – Brandt, Beier (87. Fábio Silva), Adeyemi (68. Chukwuemeka)

M05: Zentner – da Costa, Hanche-Olsen (69. Rieß), Leitsch (63. Bell) – Widmer, Sano, Amiri (80. Maloney), Mwene – Nebel, Lee (63. Nordin) – Sieb (80. Weiper)

Goals: 0:1 Svensson (27.), 0:2 Adeyemi (40.)

Red card: Zentner (67.) / –

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