FC St. Pauli saw their chances of a crucial Bundesliga win dashed as they fell to 1. FSV Mainz 05 2-1. Mainz took the lead through a clinical finish from Japanese striker Jacob Schweizer before doubling their advantage through Karim Onisiwo. Although St.Pauli's substitute striker Dimitri Oberlin narrowed the deficit, it proved too little, too late as Mainz secured a significant three points. This result leaves St. Pauli struggling near the relegation zone.