‘Sixth-year German’ Lee Jae-sung scores in 75th minute of Bundesliga opener…Mainz falls to 1-4 U.Berlin

Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), now in his sixth year in Germany, started the opening match of the German Bundesliga but was unable to prevent his team from losing.

Mainz lost 1-0 to Union Berlin in the first round of the 2023-24 German Bundesliga at the Stadion Alte Fursterrei in Berlin, Germany, on Tuesday (Sept. 20).

Mainz lined up in a 3-4-3 formation with Lee Jae-sung starting on the left wing, partnering with striker Ludovic Ayorque and right winger Karim Onisibo. Lee was unable to create any offense. Lee was subbed off in the 30th minute of the second half.

Mainz conceded two goals early in the first half. They gave up two goals to Kevin Behrens in the first minute and ninth minute. Lee Jae-sung received a yellow card in the third minute of the first half. Mainz made a tactical change early in the second half, utilizing substitutions. It paid off in the 19th minute when Anthony Cassi scored the winning goal.

Just as Mainz was building a 1-2 lead, Union Berlin forward Berens scored a third goal. The score was back to 1-3 for Mainz. In second-half stoppage time, Milos Pantovic conceded a fourth goal.

Mainz continued their unusually weak form against Union Berlin. They have one win, two draws, and five losses in the last eight meetings. Their last win was a 1-0 victory back in 2021. They are winless in their last five matches. 온라인카지노

With three goals in the Mainz goal on the day, Behrens quickly moved to the top of the scoring charts. In second place are Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Jonas Wien (Wolfsburg) and Cesc Fabregas (Stuttgart) with two goals apiece.

Mainz’s next opponent is Eintracht Frankfurt. Mainz and Eintracht Frankfurt will meet in the second round at Mainz’s home stadium on April 27 at 10:30 pm. Eintracht Frankfurt is currently playing the first leg against Darmstadt on Nov. 21.