Mainz 05 win friendly against Al-Ahli
Mainz 05 won the friendly against Al-Ahli with 1:0. Andreas Hanche-Olsen scored the winning goal in the 70th minute after a corner from Paul Nebel. The team remains unbeaten in the preseason.
Bad luck for Eric Martel
Newcomer Eric Martel had bad luck when he got stuck in the grass in the first half and had to leave the field due to injury. There was no diagnosis initially.
Dominant win
The game was balanced, but the FSV goalkeeper Robin Zentner thwarted the chances of Al-Ahli. The Mainzers are still unbeaten in the preseason.
What's next?
The Mainzers are still unbeaten in the preseason. They will face Udinese Calcio in another friendly on Saturday. In addition to Amiri, 05 coach Urs Fischer omitted further key players like Dominik Kohr, Anthony Caci or Sheraldo Becker in the duel with the team from Dubai.
Current numbers
Mainz 05 finished the last season in 9th place in the Bundesliga with 33 points. They have 8 wins, 9 draws and 12 losses from 29 games. Their current goal difference is 35 goals scored, 44 goals conceded (-9). They are 43 points behind the leaders Bayern München. The next matchday is on February 6, 2027 against Eintracht Frankfurt (away).
Current injuries
Eric Martel is injured after the friendly against Al-Ahli. There was no diagnosis initially.
