Mainz Scores Five in Hamburg as Becker Sets the First-Half Pace

Becker strikes first

Mainz took control of its September 6 match at Hamburg SV in the first half and went on to win 5–0. An early move involving Mwene and Tietz gave Becker a chance, but Heuer Fernandes saved his attempt. Hamburg had no first-half shot, while Mainz found the opener in the 19th minute: Becker scored from Sano’s pass.

Becker was involved again before the interval, supplying Mwene for Mainz’s second goal in the 41st minute. The visitors led 2–0 at halftime, with Becker having scored one goal and assisted the other.

Halftime changes, then two from Tietz

Hamburg made three substitutions at halftime, but Mainz extended its lead early in the second half through Tietz. He later scored again for Mainz’s fourth goal, finishing after Lee recovered a second ball and supplied him. Tietz’s two goals turned the halftime advantage into a four-goal lead.

Heuer Fernandes also denied Amiri from a narrow angle after Amiri exchanged passes with Tietz. At the other end, Schwolow was making his competitive Mainz debut with Zentner unavailable. Mainz finished with 17 shots to Hamburg’s eight.

Koenigsdorffer completes the scoring

Hamburg had a late chance from a Fábio Vieira free kick, but Schwolow made the save. Nakuzola entered in the closing stages for his Bundesliga debut. Then, in the first minute of stoppage time, Mwene supplied Koenigsdorffer for Mainz’s fifth goal. The match ended 5–0, with Mainz keeping Hamburg scoreless after its two-goal first half and three-goal second half.