Mainz
Anton Stach: 8/10
Stach was a dominant force in the midfield, winning possession consistently and spraying accurate passes to ignite Mainz’s attacks.
Anderson Lucoqui: 9/10
Lucoqui was a nightmare for Dortmund’s defense all night, using his pace and trickery to create numerous chances and eventually scoring the opening goal.
Marcus Ingvartsen: 8/10
Ingvartsen was a constant threat in the box, holding up the ball effectively and creating a focal point for Mainz’s attacks.
Borussia Dortmund
Gregor Kobel: 5/10
Kobel made several good saves, but he was hardly tested by Mainz’s attack and was helpless to prevent the three goals.
Emre Can: 4/10
Can was unable to provide adequate protection to the defense and struggled to stop Mainz’s midfielders from controlling the game.
Mats Hummels: 3/10
Hummels was surprisingly poor at the back, losing possession cheaply and committing several errors that led to Mainz’s goals.
Karim Adeyemi: 5/10
Adeyemi showed some flashes of his potential but was largely ineffective against a well-organized Mainz defense.
Mainz’s historic victory over Borussia Dortmund was a testament to their determination and tactical discipline. The players listed above played pivotal roles in securing the triumph.
Kind regards
B. McDowell