1. FSV Mainz 05 4:0 Paris FC — Result, Match Report & Stats

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Fabio Gruber scored once and earned an 8.83 rating as 1. FSV Mainz 05 thrashed Paris FC 4-0 in a Club Friendly Games encounter. The Bundesliga side ran out comfortable winners in a fixture that offered little competitive context beyond sharpening sharpness for both squads.

The match was effectively settled inside the opening half-hour when Gruber opened the scoring in the 20th minute, before Phillip Tietz doubled the lead twelve minutes later. Mainz added two further goals late on, in the 83rd and 87th minutes, to put a flattering gloss on a contest that Paris FC never seriously threatened to turn around.

Possession was level at 50% apiece, but Mainz dominated the territorial battle with seven corners to Paris FC’s three, underlining their control without ever needing to force the issue. Gruber was the standout performer, his defender’s rating of 8.83 reflecting a commanding display capped by his opening goal, and the result gave Mainz a polished pre-season statement ahead of whatever comes next.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of 1. FSV Mainz 05 vs Paris FC?

1. FSV Mainz 05 4-0 Paris FC (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Fabio Gruber (20') for 1. FSV Mainz 05; Phillip Tietz (32') for 1. FSV Mainz 05.