Freiburg coach Christian Streich, who was recently sent off for dissent in a league match, was on the sideline smiling and shaking his head in disbelief after being told to get his players back out on the pitch. Kempf, who conceded the spot kick, was substituted at halftime. There was a further 10-minute delay before the start of the second half as fans threw hundreds of toilet rolls onto the pitch in a protest against Monday evening matches.And there goes the half-time whi... NO!
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) April 16, 2018
With the players going into the dressing rooms, a penalty has been awarded to @Mainz05en! #M05SCF https://t.co/jXWGUUlyLS
Many German fans have opposed the introduction of Monday games, saying matches should be played on the weekend when most supporters can attend. Protests have taken place during most Monday games. De Blasis eventually added a second goal for the hosts late in the game following a mistake by Freiburg keeper Alexander Schwolow. Mainz climbed to 15th on goal difference above Freiburg who fell to 16th, the relegation playoff spot. The VAR system has been used in the Bundesliga this season but not without controversy as it has been at the centre of several disputed decisions.FULL TIME! ⏱️
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) April 16, 2018
A #DeBlasis brace gets @Mainz05en three crucial points and into #Bundesliga safety (for now) ? #M05SCF pic.twitter.com/9EHA752zW4
And with that, another matchday draws to a dramatic close ? pic.twitter.com/0Gc8C9rGPI
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) April 16, 2018
Three teams on 30 points, but it's @Mainz05en who climb above @scfreiburg on goal difference ☝️
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) April 16, 2018
Four matchdays left. Game on. pic.twitter.com/2leTQx1ZPI