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St. Pauli wins a point against Mainz: zero number with a ray of hope!
FC St. Pauli will play 0-0 against Mainz 05 on December 21, 2025 and will remain in the relegation places. Coach Blessin emphasizes progress.
St. Pauli wins a point against Mainz: zero number with a ray of hope!
On December 21, 2025, there was a very special basement duel in the Bundesliga between FC St. Pauli and 1. FSV Mainz 05. The game ended 0-0, which only brought significant progress for both teams. FC St. Pauli remains in the relegation zone, while Mainz also remains in a difficult position. This reports NDR.
In this goalless encounter, it wasn't exactly gourmet football that entertained the spectators live in the stadium or in front of the screens. Both teams were combative, but there was a huge lack of real scoring opportunities. St. Pauli didn't record a single shot on goal in the entire game - a statement that will seem like a mockery in the mouths of the fans.
Defensive stability and unsatisfactory offense
Coach Alexander Blessin was optimistic after the game and emphasized the positive aspects of the defensive work. He interpreted this stability as a sign of progress, even if the “half chances”, as he called them, were not enough to win. Loud Picture, it was the first game without conceding a goal since the second matchday, when FC St. Pauli beat HSV 2-0.
Defender Hauke Wahl, who stepped in as central defender after Eric Smith was missing due to a red card, described the match as a “classic 0-0 game”. Nevertheless, he was happy about the point, even if the necessary offensive was lacking. “The game didn’t give us a win,” said Wahl, “but we’re happy with the point.”
Personnel changes and challenges
Ahead of the game, Blessin had to change two positions in his starting line-up. Eric Smith was in the stands early, while Martijn Kaars was also not on the pitch due to a muscular injury. Andreas Hountondji came in for him. This reports again NDR.
The encounter not only brought with it a clean sheet, but also some injury concerns. In the 60th minute, St. Pauli keeper Nikola Vasilj was injured when he accidentally hit teammate Louis Oppie on a free kick cross. This situation briefly caused unrest, but both were able to continue playing. After the final whistle, Oppie's left knee had to be heavily bandaged - his reports of a "stupid landing" show that such scenes are often unavoidable in football.
The most important thing for St. Pauli is to carry their last defensive performance into the next game. The game continues against RB Leipzig on January 10, 2026, and the supporters can only hope that the offensive will pick up speed and that the negative vortex will soon end. While the table looks challenging for St. Pauli, the series of four unbeaten competitive games gives at least some optimism. How the club will fare in the second half of the season remains to be seen!