Although he didn't manage to score a goal or get an assist, he won a crucial penalty and got Cherundolo sent off.
After the match, Wang Shuo once again earned the unanimous approval of head coach Klopp and the German media.
In their post-match ratings, Bild also gave him a top score of 2.
But it was just as Kicker Magazine stated in its review of each Bundesliga round.
Although Mainz had precariously held on to their top spot on the table, their situation had become dire.
"If it weren't for Wang Shuo's flash of brilliance before the end of the first half, Klopp's team would have likely been unable to avoid a defeat at home."
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「Afternoon of November 16th, Weser Stadium in Bremen.」
Matchday 13 of the Bundesliga. Mainz was away to face Werder Bremen.
It was the same old story: an opening blitz that failed to achieve its goal, only for the opponent to bog them down and score instead.
Against Hannover 96, it happened in the 16th minute.
