Mainz 05, the German football club that has been relegated from the Bundesliga after a disappointing season, scored a crucial goal in their final match against VfB Stuttgart on Sunday.
In the 92nd minute, Lee Jae-sung scored the equalizer for Mainz, giving them hope of securing their survival in the league. The goal was a result of a brilliant run by the Korean midfielder, who took advantage of a mistake by the VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper and calmly slotted the ball past the post.
The victory meant that Mainz avoided the drop into the second-tier Regionalliga, but it also marked the end of a difficult campaign for the club. They had struggled throughout the season, with only three wins all season long, and were unable to make any progress towards securing a place in Europe's premier club competition.
Despite the setback, Mainz manager Marco Rose praised his players for their efforts in the final game, saying: "We knew what we needed to do to secure our survival, and I'm proud of how my team played today."
For Lee Jae-sung, the goal was a moment of pride for him as well. He had spent most of his career playing in South Korea's top flight, and this was his first taste of European action at the highest level.
Overall, it was a tough day for Mainz 05, but they can take comfort in the fact that they have secured their place in the second tier of German football. The club will now look ahead to next season, hoping to build on their experience and work hard to improve their performance in the future.