Mainz Comeback Stuns UEFA Conference League Rivals Fiorentina
Substitute Jae-Sung Lee scored deep into added time as Mainz overturned a deficit to defeat Fiorentina, marking their third consecutive win in this season's UEFA Conference League.
Match Summary
- Mainz 2-1 Fiorentina
- Goals:
0-1 Sohm (assist: Piccoli) 16'
1-1 Hollerbach 68' (assist: Lee)
2-1 Lee 90'+5 (assist: Sano)
Building on earlier 1-0 wins over Omonia Nicosia and Zrinjski Mostar, Mainz started the game positively but fell behind unexpectedly. After a misplaced pass by Danny Costa, Simon Sohm capitalized to put Fiorentina ahead.
“Simon Sohm made no mistake with his finish.”
Despite Fiorentina’s threatening moments, including a saved shot from Roberto Piccoli and a crucial block by Kacper Potulski, Mainz stayed resilient. Early in the second half, Piccoli missed a good chance, and shortly after, newly subbed Benedikt Hollerbach scored a well-constructed team goal to equalize.
Fiorentina nearly regained the lead when substitute Moise Kean headed over from close range, but luck favored Mainz. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Lee connected with a cross from Kaishu Sano to secure a dramatic victory for the home side.
“Lady Luck was clearly shining on the home side.”
Upcoming Fixture
Mainz will face Romania's Universitatea Craiova on 27 November in their next European match.
Author's Summary
Mainz secured a thrilling late win against Fiorentina, extending their perfect record in the Conference League with clutch goals from substitutes Hollerbach and Lee.