Lee Jae-sung records first Bundesliga assist as Mainz thrashes Hamburg 5-0
Quick Look
- South Korean midfielder Lee Jae-sung earned his first Bundesliga assist of the season in Mainz's 5-0 victory over Hamburg, setting up Phillip Tietz's goal in the 83rd minute.
- The win moved Mainz to fifth in the standings with four points from one win and one draw.
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Why It Matters
Mainz opened the Bundesliga season with a draw before facing Hamburg in Matchday 2. Lee Jae-sung, a South Korean international, had previously assisted in the DFB-Pokal earlier in August.
South Korean midfielder Lee Jae-sung picked up his first Bundesliga assist of the campaign as Mainz routed Hamburg 5-0 on Sunday.
The 34-year-old started the Matchday 2 contest at Hamburg's Volksparkstadion and created Mainz's fourth goal in the 83rd minute. Lee sent a through ball to Phillip Tietz, who finished with his left foot to extend the lead to 4-0.
The assist was Lee's second in all competitions this season after he also set up a goal against fifth-tier VfB Krieschow in the opening round of the DFB-Pokal on Aug. 24.
Otto Ruoppi replaced Lee in the 88th minute before Ransford Kรถnigsdรถrffer added Mainz's fifth goal in stoppage time.
Following a draw in its opener, Mainz now has four points from one victory and one draw and sits fifth in the standings.
Open Questions
- How will Lee Jae-sung's performance impact his role in the team moving forward?
- Can Mainz maintain this level of performance to challenge for European qualification?
