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Elversberg’s first-half surge sets up emphatic Mainz win

By Matchweek Desk · 2 Nov 2026

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Elversberg built a three-goal half-time lead on the way to a 4–1 Bundesliga win over Mainz at the Ursapharm-Arena on 30 October 2026. Felix Keidel, Francis Onyeka and Maurice Krattenmacher scored before the interval. (Bundesliga)

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Keidel opened the scoring from a free-kick. Onyeka then finished after a forward run by David Mokwa, while Krattenmacher reacted to a corner Mainz had failed to clear effectively. (Bundesliga)

Confirmed match facts · 2026-10-30
Score checkpoint	Elversberg	Mainz
Half-time	3	0
Full-time	4	1

Sources: Bundesliga.

Campbell adds a late flourish

The visitors were unable to erase that first-half deficit. Substitute Cole Campbell added Elversberg’s fourth with a scissor kick in stoppage time, giving the home side another goal after their early scoring burst. (Bundesliga)

Benedict Hollerbach scored Mainz’s consolation soon afterwards. The closing stages also brought a second yellow card for Stefan Posch, who was sent off as Mainz finished with ten men. The match ended 4–1. (Bundesliga)

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