Berlin, Oct. 27 -- Deniz Undav scored a late winner as VfB Stuttgart came from behind to beat Mainz 05 2-1, sealing a fifth straight Bundesliga victory to stay firmly in the top three.
Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness rotated heavily following a midweek UEFA Europa League defeat to Fenerbahce. Defender Dan-Axel Zagadou made his first Bundesliga appearance in more than a year after a long injury layoff, while Pascal Stenzel and Ameen Al-Dakhil also earned rare starts.
Yesterday, Stuttgart quickly settled and dominated possession. Jamie Leweling had the first clear chance with a header that forced goalkeeper Robin Zentner into action, before Undav missed a golden opportunity when clean through on goal.
Mainz, battling near the bottom of t...