FSV Mainz 05 secured a 3-0 victory over SV Waldhof Mannheim in a friendly match on Saturday. Goals from Ransford Königsdörffer, Sheraldo Becker and Benedict Hollerbach sealed the win for the Bundesliga side.
The result continues a positive run for Mainz, who sit sixth in the Bundesliga with seven points. Following a chaotic 4-3 win in Gladbach two weeks ago, the team displayed an efficient attack in this preparatory fixture.
The Match
Königsdörffer opened the scoring in the 25th minute, breaking through on the left side and finishing into the far corner. Sheraldo Becker doubled the lead just three minutes later with a shot from the edge of the box.
After the break, Benedict Hollerbach made it 3-0 in the 55th minute, arriving at the back post to convert. Manager Bo Henriksen made four substitutions during the match, giving minutes to players like Phillip Tietz and Eric Martel.
Leverkusen Up Next
With this confidence-boosting win, Mainz now turn their attention to a Bundesliga home fixture against Bayer 04 Leverkusen next Saturday. Leverkusen currently sit fifth, just one point ahead of Mainz. The team will head into this key clash with top scorer Phillip Tietz, who has four goals this season.
