Florian Neuhaus (B. Monchengladbach) produces a lovely ball into the penalty area but the defender manages to intercept and comfortably averts the danger. B. Monchengladbach win a corner.
4'
Marcus Thuram (B. Monchengladbach) commits an ugly tackle on his opponent, but there is no caution from the referee.
2'
Mainz are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
Laszlo Benes (B. Monchengladbach) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Martin Petersen blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion.
Whistle
The first half has started.
The players are out and the match is about to start. B. Monchengladbach will have the kick-off.
Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Martin Petersen.
Welcome to our minute-by-minute commentary of today's clash. You can enjoy a written form of everything important that will be happening on the pitch. Have fun.