1. FSV Mainz 05 3:0 Holstein Kiel — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Anthony Caci, the highest-rated player on the pitch, orchestrated midfield as 1. FSV Mainz 05 swept aside Holstein Kiel 3-0 in a Club Friendly. It was a comfortable, if unspectacular, win for Mainz, who never looked troubled after their early breakthrough.

The turning point arrived in the 14th minute when Phillip Tietz fired Mainz ahead, settling any early nerves. Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer doubled the lead on the half-hour mark with a fine finish, and the game was effectively over before the interval. William Bøving added gloss to the scoreline with a stoppage-time third, sealing a victory that had never been in doubt.

The statistics told a tale of parity, with both sides sharing 50% possession and two corners apiece, suggesting a game that was far more even than the scoreline implies. Mainz, however, were ruthlessly efficient in front of goal. Anthony Caci was the standout man, earning a 7.56 rating for his work in midfield, though he registered no goals. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Mainz and the result confirmed that prediction, but there is no next fixture on the horizon for either side.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Holstein Kiel?

1. FSV Mainz 05 3-0 Holstein Kiel (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Phillip Tietz (14') for 1. FSV Mainz 05; Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer (30') for 1. FSV Mainz 05; William Bøving (90') for 1. FSV Mainz 05.