FC Augsburg narrowly defeats the direct opponent VfL Wolfsburg in the fight for the European Cup places in the Bundesliga, but deserves 1-0 (0-0). Philipp Tietz scored the golden goal on Saturday afternoon (53rd minute).
The gate was one of the few really successful actions by both teams in an otherwise unexable game. The so-called “Exptected Goals” value in the first half: 0.1 to 0.18.
Better start of the Augsburg
The overall victory is still okay, also because Augsburg found the game better. The first serious shot on goal came from Marius Wolf (14th). The ex-dortmund was one of the assets in the first round, also initiated an opportunity by Alexis Claudie-Maurice (22nd) and called for a duel with Constantino’s coulierakis, which was rightly not available. In addition, after the cross from Elvis Rexhbecaj, Kamil Grabara prevented an own goal from Denis Vavro.
Shortly after the break, the focus was on Vavro again, whose positional errors led to the Augsburg leadership. Of all things, a long ball from Cedric Zesiger, loan of the “Wolves”, reaches Tietz, which only has to overcome the storming Grabara at the edge of the penalty area – and took the lead with a placed shot into the lower lower corner.
Wolfgsburg’s Wimmer to the crossbar, Dahmen difficult to overcome
As a result, the guests became a bit more active, but rarely came to real chances. Patrick Wimmer had the best after a corner ball (81st) when he put a header on the crossbar.
Happiness for Augsburg’s keeper Finn Dahmen, who played again to zero and has been without a goal in the Bundesliga for 613 minutes. Thanks to its services, the FCA, which has been unbeaten for ten games, can also dream seriously from the European Cup. “We just try to keep this run as long as possible”said Dahmen at the sports show microphone. With 38 points now, Augsbug opens on Wolfsburg (as well as 38).
Augsburg in Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg against Heidenheim
After the international break, both teams continue on a Saturday afternoon (March 29, 2025): Augsburg then plays in Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg receives Heidenheim.