Mainz Secures 2-1 Victory Over Fiorentina in UEFA Conference League
Mainz maintained their perfect record in the UEFA Conference League by scoring a 95th-minute winner to claim a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Fiorentina at the Mewa Arena. This result marked Fiorentina’s 10th loss in 17 encounters with German clubs (W4, D3).
Match Overview
Both teams, seen as strong contenders for the trophy next spring, showed great effort to control the game early on.
- Mainz started more aggressively, with Nelson Weiper—who scored the winning goal against Zrinjski Mostar two weeks earlier—sending a close-range header straight to Fiorentina’s goalkeeper Tommaso Martinelli.
- Fiorentina soon responded, scoring from their first real chance. Roberto Piccoli passed to Simon Sohm, who fired a first-time shot past Robin Zentner at the near post.
“The Swiss international celebrated his first strike for Fiorentina with all due gusto,”
However, Niccolo Fortini's cross nearly allowed Piccoli to score again, though Zentner made a crucial save with his legs.
Fiorentina’s Missed Opportunities
On 38 minutes, Jacopo Fazzini had a clear shot from a Dodo pass, but it was blocked at close range by 17-year-old defender Kacper Potulski.
After halftime, Fiorentina maintained more promising plays, especially attacking down the right flank, but failed to convert.
Key Facts
- Match location: Mewa Arena
- Final score: Mainz 2, Fiorentina 1
- Fiorentina’s record vs. German teams now 4 wins, 3 draws, 10 losses
- Winning goal scored in the 95th minute
Author's Conclusion: Mainz’s late winner underlines their resilience and keeps them on track as strong contenders in the UEFA Conference League.