Soccer Football - Bundesliga - 1. FSV Mainz 05 v TSG 1899 Hoffenheim - Opel Arena, Mainz, Germany - May 30, 2020 Hoffenheim's Robert Skov in action with Mainz's Pierre Malong, as play resumes behind closed doors following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Sascha Steinbach/Pool via REUTERS
MAINZ, Germany (Reuters) - Hoffenheim substitute Ihlas Bebou scored with almost his first touch as they beat Bundesliga strugglers Mainz 1-0 away on Saturday to boost their hopes of qualifying for European football next season.
Bebou came on in the 38th minute for the injured Jacob Bruun Larsen and slotted home four minutes later against the run of play after collecting Diadie Samassekou's ball over the top of the Mainz midfield.
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