Lee Jae-sung (33), who is active in the German Bundesliga, led Mainz to a winning streak with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Lee Jae-sung's team, Mainz, defeated St. Pauli 2-0 in the 23rd round of the 2024-2025 Bundesliga season held at Mewa Arena in Mainz, Germany, on the 22nd (Korea time).
Lee Jae-sung was substituted in at the start of the second half and made a significant impact in the midfield, recording 1 goal and 1 assist.
After securing their second consecutive victory, Mainz obtained 38 points and moved up to 5th place, trailing 4th place Freiburg (39 points) by just 1 point, allowing them to compete for a Champions League spot.
After finishing the first half without scoring, Mainz brought in Lee Jae-sung at the start of the second half. The choice paid off. In the 67th minute, Nadim Amiri's long-range shot was blocked by the opposing goalkeeper, and Lee, charging in, scored to break the 0-0 deadlock.
With a one-goal lead, Mainz secured the victory in stoppage time of the second half. Lee quickly assessed the opposite space from near the halfway line and delivered a one-touch pass, which Paul Nebel calmly finished in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper.
Mainz confirmed a two-goal victory.
According to football statistics outlet 'Footmob,' Lee Jae-sung recorded 1 goal and 1 assist, a 100% pass success rate, and 1 chance created during his 45 minutes on the field. He received a score of 8.0, the second-highest rating on the team, and was also named the player of the match.