Bundesliga: Mainz Held Borussia Monchengladbach to a Draw
Mainz and Borussia Monchengladbach played out a 1-1 draw in a closely contested Bundesliga match on Saturday.
Marcus Thuram put the visitors ahead in the 18th minute, but Karim Onisiwo equalized for Mainz just before half-time.
Both teams had chances to win the game in the second half, but neither could find a winning goal.
Thuram's Strike Gives Gladbach the Early Advantage
Gladbach started the game brightly and took the lead through Thuram in the 18th minute.
The French forward latched onto a pass from Jonas Hofmann and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
Onisiwo Levels for Mainz
Mainz responded well to going behind and equalized just before half-time through Onisiwo.
The Austrian striker headed home a cross from Leandro Barreiro to make it 1-1.
Second Half Chances
Both teams had chances to win the game in the second half, but neither could find a winning goal.
Mainz came close on several occasions, with Onisiwo, Barreiro, and Jae-Sung Lee all going close.
Gladbach also had their chances, with Thuram, Hofmann, and Alassane Plea all testing the Mainz goalkeeper.
Mainz Maintain Unbeaten Home Record
The draw means that Mainz remain unbeaten at home in the Bundesliga this season.
They have now drawn three and won three of their six home games.
Gladbach Miss Chance to Move into Top Four
Gladbach missed the chance to move into the top four with the draw.
They remain in fifth place, two points behind fourth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.
Conclusion
The draw was a fair result in a closely contested game.
Mainz will be happy with a point at home, while Gladbach will be disappointed not to have won.
