Bayern defeats Mainz with 2-1 victory to increase lead at Bundesliga table

Berlin, December 12, 2012 : .Bayern Munich defeated Mainz with a spirited 2-1 win.

They also took advantage of Borussia Dortmunds deadlock to improve their lead in Germanys top flight to six points after the 15th roundVisitors displayed courage as they press aggressively against the Bavarians, who couldnt get any chance through Alphonso Davis in Saturday nights opening stages.Mainz was able to grow into the match as the time ticked.

In the 22nd minute, Jonathan Burkhardt crossed for Karim Onisiwo who scored the opening goal at the far end.Bayern was kept at arms reach by the "Nullfunfer", but Thomas Muller, Kingsley Coman and Kingsley Coman were close during the second half.Bayern finally restored parity 53 minutes later after CorentinTolissos defense-splitting pass feed Coman.

Coman kept his cool and completed the task after nutmegging Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner inside the box.Bo Svensson was pushed into his territory by the momentum of German record holders.Bayerns dominance was rewarded with 74 minutes remaining when Benjamin Pavard faced Jamal Musiala.

He danced through Mainz’s defense before drilling the ball in the bottom left corner, completing the comeback.Mainz did a good job, but could not do any more as Bayerns defense held firm and secured the leagues third consecutive win.

"We couldnt keep up the pace throughout the game.In the second half ceased attacks and Bayern can of course take advantage of that," Mainz striker Onisiwo said.

With the result, front-runners Bayern Munich establish a six-point gap while Mainz slump to the eighth spot.Elsewhere, runner up Borussia Dortmund suffered a setback in the title race after sharing the spoils with newly-promoted Bochum as Julian Brandts 1-1 equaliser came too late.

Hoffenheim clinched its fourth win in row and climbed on the 4th spot as Chris Richards last-gasp 2-1 winner flabbergasted Freiburg.Leipzig returned to winning ways and ensured new coach Domenico Tedesco a successful debut after easing 4-1 past Borussia Monchengladbach and Hertha beat bottom side Arminia Bielefeld 2-0.akm/