After dispatching of 1860 Munich 3-0 on Friday, Newcastle took on a side who finished 8th in the Bundesliga last season and undoubtedly provided their toughest pre-season test of the month so far.
Following a goalless opening 45 minutes, Delano Burgzorg gave Mainz the lead following a quick counter attack.
It was Newcastle’s first defeat of pre-season ahead of the 2022-23 Premier League campaign as Eddie Howe gave 23 players a run-out in Austria.
It was Newcastle’s first defeat of pre-season ahead of the 2022-23 Premier League campaign as Eddie Howe gave 23 players a run-out in Austria.
5. Paul Dummett - 6
Got involved and defended well when needed. Wasn’t shy to get forward either before he was tactically withdrawn on the half-hour mark. Photo: Ian MacNicol
Linked up well with Guimaraes and quickly made the Mainz players know they’d be in for a tough afternoon. Could have opened the scoring after half time with a low drive after being teed up by Miguel Almiron. Photo: Stu Forster