That doesn't look good at all! Silas' horrific injury shocks Mainz 05

That doesn't look good at all! Silas' horrific injury shocks Mainz 05 — Goal
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Urs Fischer's side failed to score in the first leg of the Conference League round of 16 against Czech cup winners Sigma Olomouc. To advance, they need a win in the second leg at home next Thursday. While Mainz continue to dream of the final in Leipzig on 27 May, they must first focus on the Bundesliga relegation battle ahead of their second clash with Olomouc.

On Sunday the 15th-placed team face a crucial away game against direct rivals Werder Bremen. Without the injured Nadiem Amiri and winter signing Sheraldo Becker, who is not registered for the Conference League, Mainz struggled at the start – until Silas (24') suddenly celebrated.

The striker's goal was disallowed due to a previous offside, and towards the end of the first half the Rheinhessen side played with more conviction. After the break the level of play remained modest, with Mainz creating half-chances. Danny da Costa (53rd/59th) first missed the ball after a free kick before heading it at goalkeeper Jan Koutny after a corner.

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