Mainz 05 beats Holstein Kiel 3-0 in final friendly before Tirol training camp
FSV Mainz 05 defeated second-division Holstein Kiel 3-0 at Bruchwegstadion. Goals from Phillip Tietz, Ransford Königsdörffer and William Böving sent the Bundesliga side into their Austrian training camp on a high.
Match summary
Mainz 05 concluded its pre-season home programme with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Holstein Kiel on Friday. The friendly, played at the Bruchwegstadion, was the last test before the squad departs for a training camp in Tirol, Austria. The match was played over two periods of 50 minutes. Mainz led 2-0 at the break and added a third after the interval.
First-half strikes
The hosts needed only 14 minutes to open the scoring. Phillip Tietz finished to give Mainz a 1-0 advantage. Holstein Kiel contributed to its own problems when a careless error led to the second goal on the half-hour mark. Ransford Königsdörffer, the summer signing from HSV, capitalised on the mistake to make it 2-0. The two lapses in concentration proved costly for the second-tier side, despite periods of tidy possession.
Second half and Kiel's response
William Böving added a third for Mainz 15 minutes from time, slotting home to make the final score 3-0. Holstein Kiel, managed by Tim Walter, did not let the scoreline discourage them. The visitors created several attacking moments after the break and showed good offensive intent, earning praise for their reaction. The 2x50-minute format allowed both teams to give minutes to a broad group of players.
Mainz's upcoming schedule
Mainz now travels to the Austrian Alps for its training camp in Tirol. Two further friendlies are planned during the stay: a meeting with Shabab Al Ahli from the United Arab Emirates, followed by a test against Italian Serie A side Udinese Calcio. After returning, the club hosts Premier League team AFC Bournemouth for its official season opening at home. The first competitive fixture is an away tie at Oberliga club VfB Krieschow in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.
- Phillip Tietz scores to make it 1-0.
- Ransford Königsdörffer doubles the lead after a Kiel mistake.
- William Böving scores to make the final score 3-0.
Kiel's next test
Holstein Kiel faces another Bundesliga opponent in its next outing. The team travels to TSG Hoffenheim on Wednesday at 18:00. The match offers a further chance to build sharpness ahead of the 2. Bundesliga campaign. Despite the defeat in Mainz, the performance in phases gave reason for encouragement, and Tim Walter's side will hope to convert promising attacking passages into goals.
