Mainz 05 has started the test matches with a goal festival. In the casual warm-up at TSG Pfeddersheim, new signings also scored in front of 2,500 fans, who experienced a curiosity.

What happened in Pfeddersheim?

The goals were scored by Phillip Tietz, Eric Martel, Otto Ruoppi, Anthony Caci, and in the second half by Nelson Weiper, Daniel Imafidon, Paul Nebel, William Böving, and Ransford Königsdörffer.

Mainz 05 has started the 2026/27 season with a clear test match win. The clear favorite won the club partner match at Landesligist TSG Pfeddersheim on Saturday afternoon with 11:0.

What was the lineup like?

The Mainz squad was missing World Cup players Nadiem Amiri, Kaishu Sano, Phillipp Mwene, and Jae-sung Lee, who are all still on vacation and are expected to return to training camp at the end of July.

In Pfeddersheim, some new faces were able to prove themselves for Mainz. The new signings Otto Ruoppi and Eric Martel were in the starting lineup, initially forming the duo in the offensive midfield.

What's next?

Mainz 05 is currently 10th in the Bundesliga with 40 points, 49 points behind leaders Bayern München. The team has scored 44 goals and conceded 53 this season, resulting in a goal difference of -9.

The Mainz 05 fans saw their team play in the new home jersey for the first time. The Bundesliga team has a record of WLWLD in the last five games and wants to continue scoring points in the next games.