1 .FSV Mainz 05 remained in touching distance of the sides in the European spots after a well-fought 1-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, Bo Svensson with the only goal just before half-time.
Both sides had been in indifferent form of late, so a win here for both teams was of upmost importance. The visitors from Gladbach started off the better side, and Bobadilla forced Heinz Müller into an excellent reflex save on four minutes after Arango's free kick.
Against the run of play
Arango in particular continued to trouble the home side, who were unable to truly settle down; the Venezuelan came close with a free kick on 34 minutes that just went wide.
On 42 minutes though, against the run of play, Mainz took the lead. From a corner, Malik Fathi had his header flicked onto the crossbar by Gladbach keeper Logan Bailly, before the rebound was snuffed up by Bo Svensson to give Mainz a 1-0 lead, the Dane's first goal of the season, and against his former club.
Reus chance
The start of the second half was a bit scrappy, as both sides seemed desperate not to produce any mistakes. Mainz were especially resolute at the back, and when Gladbach werein advanced positions, the home defence were particularly alert to any possible danger.
The best chance that Borussia had in the second half fell to Marco Reus on 79 minutes; Michael Bradley mishit his shot, the ball falling to Reus in front of Müller's goal, but he was unable to hit the target.
Mainz go on
Mainz held firm and secured another important victory, as they continue to defy all doubters. They now stand 7th in the table, just six points back from the Europa League spots. Borussia Mönchengladbach however, will be looking anxiously over their shoulders; they now find themselves down in 13th, and may have a relegation battle on their hands.
1. FSV Mainz 05: H. Müller- Zabavnik, Svensson, Noveski, Fathi, Karhan, Polanski, Soto, Hoogland (Amri 40' (Bungert 90')), Schürrle (Szalai 69'), Bance
Borussia Mönchengladbach: Bailly- Levels, Brouwers, Dante, Daems, Marx (Herrmann 69'), Bradley, Reus, Arango, Bobadilla (Bäcker 76'), Colautti (Friend 64')
Goals: 1-0 Svensson (42')
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