Handball from Ricardinho on the edge of the Qabala box to relieve some pressure from Mainz and the visitors opt to play it short and head towards the corner.
90' +1
Scramble in the box as a deep free-kick is pumped into the Mainz area but following a few stray kicks from both sides the Bundesliga outfit clears the danger.
90'
V. Stanković gets yellow.
Stankovic collects a yellow card.
89'
Qabala are showing little signs of getting back into this one. In fact, if anybody looks like scoring it's going to be Mainz. The Germans still look dangerous as they advance with the ball.
87'
L. Öztunalı gets yellow.
Mainz smell blood here and Malli goes on a great run at the defence to fire back across goal from range, however his effort is just wide of the goal.
Oztunali picks up a yellow card.
86'
E. Camalov enters the game and replaces V. Vernydub.
Last sub for Qabala as Camalov comes on for Vernydub.
84'
S. Serdar enters the game and replaces Y. Muto.
Mainz's final sub as Muto makes way for Serdar.
83'
CROSSBAR! Cordoba almost kills the match as a contest as he breaks the Qabala defence and fires the ball against the crossbar.
81'
P. Franjić enters the game and replaces R. Qurbanov.
A. Məmmədov enters the game and replaces R.Ə. Sadiqov.
Qabala make their first sub of the match as Franjic comes on for Qurbanov.
Qabala now find themselves in a similar position as before and need to chase the game, but with Mainz now happy to sit back they're going to have difficulty counter-attacking.
Sadiqov makes way for Mammadov.
78'
L. Öztunalı has scored a goal for Mainz! Assist by F. Frei.
V. Vernydub gets yellow.
Frei is credited with the assist for the goal.
Yellow card Vitali Vernydub
GOAL! Mainz lead and it's another sub. Schmidt displays his managerial quality as Oztunali shows his brilliance to cut inside onto his left foot and fire into the bottom corner off the post.
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77'
Tempo in this match is finally starting to settle as Qabala seem content with a draw against the Bundesliga outfit, but with so many attacking players on the field the same cannot be said for Mainz.
75'
STAT: Qabala have won their last four Europa League fixtures at home.
73'
Almost another chance for Cordoba as Oztunali runs as the Qabala defence and the striker peels off to find some room, however his teammate opts to go for De Blasis and his effort is blocked for a corner.
71'
This half continues to offer shocks and surprises as Mainz silence the Bakcell Arena, but will be Bundesliga side acquire the winner that is expected of them?
69'
S. Zenjov gets yellow.
Zenjov collects a yellow.
68'
J. Córdoba has scored a goal for Mainz! Assist by G. Bussmann.
Bussmann gets his second assist of the match as he crosses in to Cordoba.
GOAL! What a way to introduce yourself to the match as Cordoba heads home from Bussmann's cross to bring Mainz back level. Unbelievable!
67'
J. Córdoba enters the game and replaces José Rodríguez.
L. Öztunalı enters the game and replaces C. Clemens.
Attack sub as Cordoba is introduced for Jose Rodriguez.
Changes for Mainz. Oztunali is introduced for Clemens
66'
The Qabala support has really come to life! Every clearance and tackle is being given a resounding cheer and applause at both the players and fans have been injected with belief.
64'
Just as the match was threatening to slow down madness ensues and Qabala now have the lead! Now the hosts have to withstand the incoming onslaught from the Germans.
62'
S. Zenjov has scored a goal for Qəbələ! Assist by B. Dabo.
Dabo shows incredible awareness to bring the ball down, hold it up and shift it across to Zenjov for Qabala's second.
GOAL! Qabala are in front after they counter-attack admirably from a corner and Zenjov smashes home across goal.
61'
Almost another chance for Qabala as the corner is cleared to the edge of the box as far as Sodiqov but he slices his volley well wide of the mark.
59'
The goal seems to have injected some belief into the home support and players are Qabala drive forward and win a corner, applying more pressure on the visitors.
57'
Penalty goal scored by R. Qurbanov for Qəbələ!
GOAL! Qurbanov sends Lossl the wrong way and Qabala are back level with the Bundesliga side.
56'
J. Lössl gets yellow.
PENALTY! Lossl brings down Ozobic in the box and the hosts have been gifted a life line.
Lossl collects a yellow for his foul before the penalty.
54'
Mainz are still controlling the match and Qabala are yet to have a noteworthy attack this half. If Hryorchak wants to get his side back into the match then changes may have to be made.
52'
Deep corner from Malli causes issues in the Qabala box which resulted in the Germans getting another which they decided to play short, this time round though Clemens fired over.
50'
Almost another good opportunity for Mainz as Frei brings down a ball from the air to thread through to Bussmann but he's unable to put the correct weight on the pass.
48'
An early chance for Mainz as Muto manages to break the back line and get to the byline but as he tries to pick out De Blasis in the box Bezotosny sweeps up the danger.
47'
F. Ozobić gets yellow.
Yellow card Filip Ozobić
46'
Mainz get the match back underway!
44'
A horrible time for Qabala is concede but Mainz would've probably felt hard done by if they hadn't gone into the half time break in the lead.
41'
Y. Muto has scored a goal for Mainz! Assist by G. Bussmann.
Corner for Mainz as Stankovic turns behind a cross from Bussmann, but the set-piece is headed into the hands of Bezotosny and the visitors are forced to start again.
Bussmann gets the assist for goal as he prods through to Muto.
GOAL! Muto fires Mainz into the lead as the Japanese striker is left in some room and fires neatly between the legs of Raphael Santos and into the bottom corner.
39'
Whilst Mainz are still commanding possession, a lot of the passes they're trying to get into Muto are coming from deep and the Japanese striker doesn't have the physicality to hold the ball up well.
37'
Clemens tries his luck from range as the midfielder finds himself in some space on the edge of the box. Whilst he struck the ball cleanly, his effort is over Bezotonsy's crossbar.
35'
Free-kick in a dangerous position for Malli to whip a ball into the box, but despite Bell's best efforts at the back post to rise to it the home side are able to head the ball clear.
33'
Martin Schmidt seems very content with his side's performance so far, but if there's one criticism he may it's the lack of creativity on the edge of Qabala's box.
31'
The home support don't seem to be particularly enthralled by their side's performance so far this evening. With the Qabala defence sitting deep it's only the Mainz support which can be heard inside the Bakcell Arena.
29'
Malli is presented with a half-chance in the Qabala box as De Blasis prods a pass through to him but both Stankovic and Mirzabekov are quick to close him down and force the shot over.
27'
Mainz are starting to find their rhythm now. Whilst Qabala have had the best opportunity of the match, it's the Germans who are controlling possession as we approach the half an hour mark.
25'
CHANCE! It should be 1-0 to the hosts as a header is glanced onto the post and Zenjov is presented with a golden opportunity from five yards out but slices his shot over the crossbar.
23'
Mainz seem to be setting the pace in this match as Muto, Malli, Clemens and De Blasis press high and fast at the first opportunity they have when not on the ball.
21'
Still no true goal scoring opportunities for either side just yet, but it's definitely the visitors who look most dangerous when they go forward.
19'
Clemens and De Blasis almost combine well on the edge of the box to craft a scoring opportunity for Mainz, however both Stankovic and Rafael Santos do well to clear the danger.
17'
STAT: Mainz have only won one of their five Europa League games away from home in their history.
15'
Dangerous free-kick for Qabala as Bussmann gives the ball away cheaply and Hack comes over to sweep up, however his tackle is poor and gives away a foul in the process. Luckily for him Lossl commands his area from the set-piece.
14'
A. Hack gets yellow.
Hack collects a yellow card for his foul on Qurbanov.
13'
Malli and Clemens are linking up extremely well for Mainz already in this match. The two seem to be on a similar wavelength and Vernydub may have an issue containing them.
11'
Ozobic gets unlucky with a pass he tries to thread through to Dabo, but fortunately for the visitors Bell is aware of the danger and clears confidently.
9'
Mainz are starting to work a foothold in this match as they gain a bit more possession. The German side seem to be looking for options through De Blasis and Clemens.
7'
Muto is showing early signs of the problems he may cause for the hosts as he constantly paces around the Qarabag box and tries to find space in the channels.
5'
Almost a chace for Dabo to test Lossl early in the match as Zenjov manages to work a cross around the back of the Mainz defence but the goalkeeper beats the Qabala striker to the ball.
3'
A poor pass across the pitch from Brosinski almost presents Qabala with an early opportunity, but fortunately for the full-back Qurbanov is unable to make the most of it.
1'
Qabala get us underway!
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary for this Europe League clash between Qabala of Azerbaijan and Mainz of Germany. We’ll be guiding you through all the action from the Bakcell Arena as it happens.
Meanwhile, Mainz are coming off the back of a disheartening loss against Leverkusen after a hat-trick from Javier Hernandez submitted Mainz to their eleventh goal conceded in just 5 matches.
Whilst today’s game is being played at a neutral venue to the capacity of Qabala’s usual venue, the hosts have every reason to fancy themselves tonight as their form in the Premyer Liqa currently reads 17 goals scored and none conceded!
Mainz (4-2-3-1): Lossl; Bussmann, Bell, hack, Brosinski; Frei, Jose Rodriguez; De Blasis, Malli, Clemens; Muto.
Both managers have decided with a whole host of changes since their last league outings. Martin Schmidt has decided to shake up the right side of the pitch largely, with Clemens and Jose Rodriguez coming into the side with Roman Hryhorchak making them all over.
Five minutes until kick-off! The fans are in their seats, the atmosphere is building and the players are in the tunnel. Not long now.
Half-time and Mainz lead 1-0 in Baku. The Bundesliga side have been truly deserving of their lead as Muto fired them in front on the stroke of whistle.
That's all from us tonight. Thank you for joining us throughout this Europa League clash between Qabala and Mainz.
Full time! Qabala tried exceptionally well, but the quality of the Bundesliga proved too much for the hosts as Martin Schmidt's side collects all three points.
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