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Mainz Win in Cyprus After Amiri Penalty as Match Halted Over Thrown Objects

The result ended a near nine-year wait for a Mainz goal in European competition.

Overview

  • FSV Mainz 05 beat Omonia Nikosia 1-0 away in the UEFA Conference League group stage.
  • Nadiem Amiri converted a penalty in the 75th minute for the decisive goal.
  • Celebrations near the home end prompted objects to be thrown, a filled cup struck Ben Bobzien, and referee Milos Milanovic sent both teams to the dressing rooms before play resumed after announcements.
  • Amiri told RTL+ he was unconcerned by the incident, stressing that no one was hurt and calling it a very good evening.
  • The midfielder had been recalled to Germany's squad for October qualifiers, and a post-match RTL graphic mistakenly labeled him "Arnaud Amiri."