What happened. Mainz finally secured Bundesliga promotion in 2004 after three previous near misses, including a heartbreaking final-day loss by a single goal in added time in 2003.

Mainz needed results elsewhere on the final day.
Aachen lost 1-0 to Karlsruhe, opening the door.
Mainz beat Eintracht Trier 3-0 to snatch third place.

Mainz's promotion under Klopp ended years of heartbreak and launched a new era for the club.

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