Mainz triumphed over Erzgebirge Aue, 1x3, on Saturday, in a match relating of DFB Pokal. Both Daniel Meyer's team and Sandro Schwarz's team held their first game in the competition. Alexandru Maxim made a tremendous game.
With 3 minutes on the clock, Mainz saw Moussa Niakhaté get a straight red card in the 31st minute, Alexandru Maxim opened the score for Sandro Schwarz's team, assisted by Ridle Baku.
After 59 minutes, Mainz's team extended their lead with a goal from Robin Quaison. in the 65th minute, Mainz increased their lead with a goal from Alexandru Maxim. Pascal Testroet netted the last goal with 83 minutes on the clock.
With this result, Mainz are into the next round of the competition.
