Lee Jae Sung saved Mainz! Helping 'Crazy Delivery' for 2 consecutive games... Mainz caught Heidenheim and finally got out of last place

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Lee Jae-sung (33) pulled Mainz out of last place with two consecutive games.

Mainz beat Heidenheim 2-1 in the 17th round of the German Bundesliga in the 2025-2026 season at MEWA Arena in Mainz, Germany on the 14th (Korea time).

Mainz, who won his second game in the league, ended the boring 12-game winless streak (five draws and seven losses). Mainz, who had 12 points (2 wins, 6 draws and 9 losses, goal difference –12), jumped from last to 16th. On the other hand, Heidenheim came in last place. Although they have the same points as Mainz, they ranked 18th, falling far behind in goal difference (-22).

On this day, Lee Jae-sung helped the team win. He contributed to the victory by helping Sylvan Vidmer score the first goal in the 30th minute of the first half when the score was 0-0. After catching the ball cleared by the opponent's goalkeeper, he crossed immediately and Vidmer shot and shook the net.

As a result, Lee Jae-sung recorded help for the second consecutive game following the last match against Union Berlin. Lee Jae-sung has four goals and three assists this season.

Mainz, who gained momentum with the first goal, widened the gap with Nadhim Amiri scoring an additional goal three minutes into the second half. Heidenheim tried to chase after Stefan Simmer scored a comeback goal in the 15th minute of the second half, but no equalizer came out in the end.

According to "Foot Mob," which specializes in soccer statistics, Lee Jae-sung recorded two opportunities, 78% (29/37) pass success rate, two interceptions, four recoveries, and three successful ground ball competitions. Footmob gave Lee a 7.3 rating.

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