Mainz, with South Korean midfielder Lee Jae-sung in the starting lineup, earned its first comeback win of the season with a 4-3 victory at Borussia Monchengladbach.
The victory at Borussia-Park on Sunday, Korean time, lifted Mainz to fifth in the Bundesliga with seven points after four games. Mainz bounced back from its first loss of the season to claim its second win.
Lee, named to South Korea coach Moreno's first squad for international matches in September and October, started in central midfield and played 65 minutes without a goal or an assist.
Fellow South Korea international Jens Castrop remained sidelined for Monchengladbach as he continued his rehabilitation following shoulder surgery, ruling out a meeting between the two.
Mainz conceded in the 11th minute but equalized through Philipp Tietz seven minutes later. Sheraldo Becker then headed Mainz into the lead in first-half stoppage time.
Monchengladbach leveled in the 59th minute after trailing 2-1 at halftime.
Mainz replaced Lee with Eric Martel in the 65th minute, and the substitute restored the lead in the 78th, heading home a cross from Japan midfielder Kaishu Sano.
Danny da Costa added a fourth goal in the 89th minute to give Mainz a two-goal cushion. Monchengladbach converted a penalty in stoppage time, but Mainz held on for the win.
Elsewhere, Augsburg defender Seol Young-woo came on in the 74th minute of a 3-2 loss at Werder Bremen, which rallied to win.
Augsburg's first defeat followed an unbeaten start of two wins and a draw. The team stood fourth with seven points.
(This article was produced with the assistance of AI. — Ed. )
