Mainz 05 overcame Borussia Mönchengladbach in their relegation match on Sunday evening at the RheinEnergieStadion. The game was a tense affair with both teams pushing hard for an early goal.
In the 28th minute, Mainz forward Lee Jae-sung scored his first goal for the club since joining from Getafe CF. The South Korean striker took advantage of a defensive mistake by Gladbach to score from close range.
Gladbach's best chance came in the second half when they had a penalty awarded against Mainz after a handball in the box. However, Gladbach were unable to convert the spot kick as Mainz goalkeeper Robert Błaszczykowski made a fine save.
The game remained goalless until the 90th minute when Barreiro scored his third goal of the season to give Mainz a 1-0 lead. The Brazilian winger scored the winner in the 77th minute after some good team play.
Despite the loss, Gladbach coach Thomas Tuchel said that it was a "tough day" for his side but praised Mainz for their performance. He also admitted that the defeat could be a wake-up call for his players ahead of the final few games of the season.
Overall, it was a tough night for Gladbach who have now been relegated from the Bundesliga. They will hope to bounce back next season and secure a place in Europe. Meanwhile, Mainz remain in the top flight and will be hoping to build on their impressive start to the season.