Mainz and Paderborn share spoils in goalless opener

Paderborn's Nahuel Noll was the hero as Mainz couldn't find a way through in a tense opener.

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What happened. Mainz and Paderborn played out the first goalless draw of the new Bundesliga season, with Paderborn earning their first point back in the top flight.

• Nahuel Noll made several key saves for Paderborn, including tipping over Dominik Kohr's dipping volley.
• Phillip Tietz hit the crossbar for Mainz in the first half.
• Nine Paderborn players made their Bundesliga debuts on the day.

Paderborn will look to build on this point, while Mainz will seek their first win next match.

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