TSG Hoffenheim scored three goals in the final minutes to secure a dramatic 3-1 victory against Mainz 05 at home on Saturday.
The match was tightly contested from start to finish, with both teams creating numerous chances throughout the first half. However, it was TSG who took control and went ahead through a goal from their captain, Stefan Schulze, just before halftime.
Mainz fought back in the second half, with goals from Karim Rekik and Ademola Lookman giving them hope. But TSG refused to give up, and came back strong in the closing stages.
With only seconds left on the clock, TSG's substitute, Timo Hildebrand, found himself on the end of a long ball down the right flank. He crossed into the box, where another substitute, Jannik Vestergaard, headed home to level the score at 1-1.
Just when it seemed like the game was going to be decided by penalties, TSG's substitute, Daniel Pfeiffer, scored his first goal for the club in the final minute of stoppage time. The goal proved to be the winner as TSG held onto their lead and secured all three points.
The win is a significant boost for TSG, who had been struggling recently. It also gives them some much-needed confidence heading into the later part of the season, which includes tough fixtures against Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.
Overall, it was a remarkable comeback for TSG, and one that will surely motivate them to continue fighting until the very end. They now move up to fourth place in the Bundesliga table, and will look to keep their momentum going as they face off against fellow title contenders in the coming weeks.