In a thrilling match that saw both teams put up a strong fight, Mainz 05 and SC Freiburg drew 1-1 at the Veltins-Arena on Saturday evening. The game was a closely contested affair, with both sides putting in their best efforts throughout.

Substitute striker, Max Kruse, scored the equalizer for Mainz in the 78th minute, but SC Freiburg were able to level things up just moments later through a penalty kick from Marco Baur. Despite the equalizer, Mainz continued to press forward in search of the winning goal, but they were unable to break down the visiting side's defense.

The draw means that Mainz remain in the relegation battle, as they currently sit in the bottom three positions in the Bundesliga table. However, the team is not giving up hope and will be looking to bounce back in their next fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt.

SC Freiburg, meanwhile, will be hoping to continue their impressive form and secure all three points against Mainz. They have won four of their last five games in the league and will be keen to maintain their momentum going into the final stages of the season.

Overall, it was a hard-fought match between two competitive sides, and both teams left the pitch satisfied with their performances. It remains to be seen how the result will impact the teams' fortunes in the relegation race, but one thing is certain - this was another exciting encounter in what has been a busy and intense campaign so far.