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.
13. Dan Burn - 6
On for Schar 57: Will have been disappointed to have conceded minutes after his introduction considering how comfortable Newcastle had looked beforehand. Could do little to prevent the goal but was tidy in possession once again. Photo: Mike Hewitt