Borussia Dortmund beats Mainz 05 3-1 with Borja's goal and Brandt's assist

The Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 was an exciting spectacle as the hosts dominated possession and clinical finishing, but it wasn't enough to stop the visitors from securing a crucial win.

Mainz started the game well, scoring two goals in the first half before Dortmund responded with a powerful strike from Boroja. The forward scored his first goal for the club on 27 minutes after a pass from Christian Benteke was intercepted by Javi Martinez and he beat Mainz keeper Marco Reus to score.

However, Dortmund managed to level things up just moments later when Brandt scored a stunning free-kick off the line following a long ball from Marco Reus. The striker had been waiting patiently for his chance, but his shot was deflected wide by Mainz goalkeeper Marco Reus, who then headed home the rebound to give the hosts a 1-1 lead.

Mainz were not done yet though, as they went about their business at the other end of the pitch and scored their third goal just five minutes later, this time from a corner kick. Mainz had already taken control of the game and were now looking to add another marker to their tally.

But that was where it all went wrong for Mainz as Borja's header flew inches over the crossbar and into the net. Mainz were unable to find any way past the DFB-Pokal-winning side and the game ended in a 3-1 defeat for Dortmund.

Despite the loss, the visitors were still happy with their performance and the manager, Thomas Tuchel, praised his players' resilience and determination. "We played very well today," he said. "We wanted to come out with some attacking energy and we did that."

Overall, the victory for Borussia Dortmund was a testament to their recent form and their ability to compete at the highest level. But the fact that Mainz could have won the game is a reminder that football is a highly competitive sport and that every team has its fair share of ups and downs.