With goals from Nadim Amiri, Philip Mweni, Jonathan Bukater and Paul Nebel, Mainz defeated Bochum 4-1 in the 33rd round of the 2024/25 Bundesliga. Mainz midfielder Nadim Amiri said that the team's efforts have finally paid off and he looks forward to ending this season with a good result.

The score of this game changed in the first half stoppage time. Nadim Amiri scored directly from a free kick, helping Mainz take the lead 1-0.

In the 53rd minute of the second half, Lee Jae-sung received a pass from his teammate and made a cross pass. Philip Mweni, who was unguarded, pushed the ball into the net and helped Mainz continue to lead Bochum 2-0. In the 73rd minute, Jonathan Bukater received a pass from Paul Nebel and made a long shot from the top of the penalty area, helping Mainz to change the score to 3-0.

In the 84th minute, Gerrit Holtmann scored against Mainz, helping Bochum to equalize the score 1-3. In the second half stoppage time, Paul Nebel scored from the penalty area after receiving a header from Nelson Wepper.

In the end, Mainz beat Bochum 4-1 away from home. After returning to the winning track, Mainz currently ranks 6th in the standings with 51 points.

Nadim Amiri, 28, said: “We are very happy that our hard work has finally paid off and we showed our high efficiency. We stayed focused throughout the game and won a crucial victory in such an exciting atmosphere. I practiced set pieces repeatedly in training and I am very happy to score a goal in this position.”

“It wasn’t an easy match with both teams fighting for their own goals, but we stuck to our style of play and conceded few chances. We are in an ideal position going into the final round of games to round off an incredible season.”

In addition, Mainz will host Leverkusen at home in the last round of the Bundesliga this season, which is also an opportunity for Mainz to fight for European qualifications.

Mainz midfielder Paul Nebel said in an interview, "It's great to get all three points, and it gives us a clear goal in the last round of games. If we can win the last game, I think it can be called a great season."

"However, to do this, we have to try our best, because Leverkusen is a top team and we don't want this season to end badly at the last minute."