Monchengladbach Women 1–2 1.FSV Mainz 05 Women | International Club Friendly | 12 July 2026

Match Overview

In a pre-season friendly played at Borussia-Park, 1.FSV Mainz 05 Women came from behind to defeat Monchengladbach Women 2–1. The match served as a useful fitness test for both sides ahead of their respective league campaigns, and Mainz showed impressive resilience to overturn an early deficit.

Key Moments

• 11th minute: Monchengladbach opened the scoring when forward Lisa Müller latched onto a through ball and fired past the Mainz goalkeeper.
• 33rd minute: Mainz equalised through a well-taken free kick from midfielder Alina Schaller, which curled over the wall and into the top corner.
• 67th minute: The winning goal came from Mainz striker Sarah Petry, who side-footed home from close range after a cross from the right wing.

Tactical Story

Both teams used a high press, making for an open, end-to-end contest in the first half. Monchengladbach started brightly and took a deserved lead, but Mainz grew into the game after the equaliser. In the second half, Mainz dropped slightly deeper and looked to hit on the counter, a tactic that paid off with the winning goal. Monchengladbach pushed for a late equaliser but lacked composure in front of goal.

Standout Players

• Alina Schaller (Mainz): Controlled the midfield and scored a spectacular free kick.
• Sarah Petry (Mainz): The match-winner with a poacher’s finish.
• Lisa Müller (Monchengladbach): Continues to show good form in pre-season.

Context

The friendly was part of both teams’ preparation for the new season. Mainz will take confidence from the comeback victory, while Monchengladbach will look to improve their defensive organisation before competitive fixtures begin.