Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg played out a goalless draw in their Bundesliga match on Sunday, leaving both sides with slim relegation hopes as the final round approaches.
The game was a tight affair from start to finish, with neither side managing to break down the other's defense throughout the ninety minutes. Mainz 05 came closest to opening the scoring early on when they had a chance to take the lead in the 28th minute, but their effort was blocked by Freiburg goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
In the second half, Mainz 05 continued to create chances, but could not find the back of the net. The visitors were particularly dangerous in the final third, creating several good opportunities for themselves, but were unable to convert them into goals.
SC Freiburg, on the other hand, had some chances of their own, but could not find the net. Their best opportunity came in the 77th minute when substitute Stefan Savić equalized for the hosts, but his effort was well saved by Mainz 05 goalkeeper Robert Enke.
With just one game left to play, Mainz 05 have now drawn their last four matches in the Bundesliga, leaving them with only two wins from their last twelve games. They will be hoping that their recent form can carry over into their final game against Eintracht Frankfurt next weekend, which could determine whether or not they will be relegated at the end of the season.
For SC Freiburg, this result means that they have also been knocked out of the top flight, but they can still secure a place in the Europa League if they win their final game against FC Schalke 04. It has been a disappointing season for the club, who have struggled to maintain their position in the league all year long.
Overall, it was another frustrating day for both teams, but there is still hope for both sides. As the final round approaches, every point will count, and anything can happen on the final day. We'll have to wait until then to see how things shake out, but for now, it looks like we're set for another exciting conclusion to this season's Bundesliga campaign.