Mainz failed to get a lifeline in their fight against Bundesliga relegation when they were held 1-1 by fellow strugglers Union Berlin on Wednesday. Jonathan Burkardt gave Mainz the lead into the far corner but Union levelled five minutes later from Germany defender Robin Gosens on a rainy night. Both goals came deep into almost 15 minutes of first half stoppage time, caused by a lengthy interruption after fans had thrown tennis balls onto the pitch in ongoing protests against German Football Lea
Borussia Dortmund was whistled into the winter break by its own fans Tuesday after struggling Mainz fought back to earn a 1-1 draw, stretching the home team’s winless run in the Bundesliga to four games. Dortmund coach Edin Terzić and the players did receive some applause and encouragement after approaching supporters after the match, but there was little festive cheer for the team as it finished the year without a win in any of its last six games across all competitions.
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