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.
9. Miguel Almiron - 6
A couple of lovely touches and got into some threatening areas but couldn’t add to his goal tally for pre-season. Photo: Ian MacNicol
Skied an effort over the bar after half an hour. Worked hard and applied pressure but just seemed a bit on the back foot in and around the penalty area as United looked to threaten.