Mainz comeback stuns UEFA Conference League rivals Fiorentina

Substitute Jae-Sung Lee scored in stoppage time as Mainz overturned an early deficit to defeat Fiorentina 2–1, keeping their perfect record of three wins in the UEFA Conference League intact.

Match Summary

0–1 Sohm (assist: Piccoli) – 16'
1–1 Hollerbach (assist: Lee) – 68'
2–1 Lee (assist: Sano) – 90'+5'

First Half

With previous victories over Omonia Nicosia and Zrinjski Mostar, Mainz began confidently but unexpectedly fell behind when Simon Sohm finished coolly after intercepting Danny Costa’s misplaced pass.

Goalkeeper Robin Zentner denied Roberto Piccoli from close range, while Kacper Potulski produced a crucial defensive tackle to prevent another Fiorentina goal near half-time.

Second Half

Early in the second period, Piccoli missed a promising chance, and Mainz responded swiftly. Substitute Benedikt Hollerbach equalized within minutes of coming on, completing a sharp team move.

Fiorentina substitute Moise Kean missed a golden opportunity with a header, and Mainz capitalized in injury time when Jae-Sung Lee nodded in Kaishu Sano’s cross to seal a dramatic victory.

"Lady Luck was clearly shining on the home side, who snatched all three points when Lee headed in fellow sub Kaishu Sano's cross in the fifth minute of added time."

Next Fixture

Mainz will face Universitatea Craiova in Romania on November 27 in their next European match.

Author’s Summary

Mainz battled back from a goal down to edge Fiorentina 2–1, earning a third straight win in the UEFA Conference League thanks to Jae-Sung Lee’s late heroics.

Bundesliga | official website — 2025-11-06