Mainz 05 has achieved a 1:1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen. Paul Nebel put it into words after the game: 'Taking something away from Leverkusen is simply very good.' Before the game, the Mainz team would have gladly taken the 1:1 against the runner-up. Given the course of the game and the very, very late equalizer in the 88th minute, Mainz 05 could have also left the field as the winner with a bit more luck. Mainz 05 had not allowed much in the 90 minutes and had created many chances. The best chance was had by Paul Nebel himself, who however failed to score against Bayer goalkeeper Janis Blaswich. In the second half, Sheraldo Becker did better, as he shot the Rhineland-Palatinate team into the lead with a wonderful volley. Mainz 05 goalkeeper Daniel Batz is annoyed about the late equalizer, in which Leverkusen's Christian Kofane was able to serve the advanced central defender Jarell Quansah. The point is important for Mainz 05 in the relegation battle, as they are only one point ahead of the relegation playoff spot with 23 points. Every point helps Mainz 05 - especially away from home against such an opponent. Mainz 05 will be happy about the point, but also annoyed that they did not take three points. The Mainz team will focus on the next game and try to get more points.