Lee Jae-sung's "multi-goal" in 4 minutes

Lee Jae-sung of Mainz 05 scored multiple goals and led the team to a great victory. Mainz escaped from the relegation zone with the victory over Dortmund.

Lee Jae-seong started the match against Borussia Dortmund in the 33rd round of the "2023-2024 German Bundesliga" held at Mainz Opel Arena in Rhineland-Palatinate at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday (Korea time). Mainz defeated Dortmund 3-0.

Mainz took the lead by scoring the first goal in the first 12 minutes. Nadem Amiri delivered a through pass to Sylvan Bidmer, who was penetrating from the right, and Bidmer attempted a cutback cross. Mainz scored the first goal as Leandro Martins finished Bidmer's cross.

In the 19th minute of the first half, Lee Jae-sung took charge of the team's additional goal. Lee Jae-sung perfectly captured the opponent's goalkeeper's mistake. Dortmund goalkeeper Alexander Meyer handled the free kick with his left foot, when Lee Jae-sung immediately blocked the ball and shot it toward the empty goal. The goalkeeper couldn't even use his hands and dedicated the loss.

Lee Jae-seong scored multiple goals four minutes later. Bryan Gruda dribbled to break down the defense from the right and passed it to Bidmer. Bidmer passed to Lee Jae-seong, who was rushing to the center, and Lee Jae-seong shook the net with an inside shot with his left foot to make the score 3-0.

In the 33rd minute of the first half, Lee Jae-seong attempted to shoot once more, but unfortunately, it slightly missed the goal. After receiving Lee Jae-seong's pass in the 1st minute of the second half, his teammates' two consecutive shots were blocked by Dortmund's goalkeeper. In the 29th minute of the second half, Lee Jae-seong had another chance to help, but Antony Kashi's shot was blocked by the defender.

In the end, Mainz won the game 3-0, thanks to Lee Jae-seong's outstanding performance. With the win, Mainz jumped to 15th with six wins, 14 draws, 13 losses and 32 points, giving a green light to remain in the game. On the other hand, Dortmund failed to advance to the UEFA Champions League as it remained in fifth place with 17 wins, nine draws, and seven losses and 60 points.

If Mainz had lost to Dortmund, it would have been 16th with 5 wins, 14 draws, and 14 losses, with 29 points. If that happens, we must fight for the direct relegation battle until the final round. FC Cologne, which is currently 17th, was closely trailing Mainz with 27 points. Fortunately, Mainz will remain in the Bundesliga as long as it draws in the final match.

Fortunately, Mainz was able to secure the win thanks to Lee Jae-seong's performance. "Sopascore," a website specializing in soccer statistics, gave Lee 9.0 points, the highest score between the two teams. While playing for 87 minutes, Lee Jae-seong displayed stellar performance by recording a two-goal pass success rate of 84 percent, three key passes, and two big chances.

Mainz had a tough competition for relegation zone this season. While staying in the relegation zone early in the season, he replaced Bosvensson in November last year and chose to part ways with Jan Zibert, former coach of the second tier team, in February. After replacing the coach once again, the mood did not improve easily.

The team garnered only one win in five Bundesliga matches held in February, and continued to be in the relegation zone. However, it has been on the rise lately, confirming its stay in the team. Mainz has been undefeated in eight recent Bundesliga matches. It has turned the tide in its mood since its crushing defeat against Bayern Munich (1-8).

Korean leaguer Lee Jae-sung is currently playing for Mainz. Lee Jae-sung left Jeonbuk Hyundai in the K-League in 2018 to join Holstein Kill, a Bundesliga 2. Lee Jae-sung, who received attention from other clubs for his good performance at Holstein, wore a Mainz uniform ahead of the 2021-22 season. 스포츠토토

Lee Jae-seong achieved career highs last season. He has established himself as a core player of his team by scoring seven goals and four assists in 34 matches in the league. He also ranked seventh in the category of Kicker Langlister offensive midfielder selected by Germany's Kicker.

This summer, he signed a long-term contract with Mainz through 2026. Lee Jae-seong is playing as the center player for his team again this season, scoring six goals and three assists in 28 games. As Mainz is on the verge of being demoted, however, Lee Jae-seong has rescued his team by scoring goals that confirmed his stay in the Bundesliga next season, although it was unclear whether he would stay in the Bundesliga.