The hosts missed an early goal, but responded with a brace from Alexis Claude-Maurice
Augsburg won a strong-willed victory over Borussia D in the eighth round Bundesliga – 2:1.
The guests scored a quick goal, Doniell Malen scored in the fourth minute. The hosts managed to get even in the middle of the first half, with Alexis Claude-Maurice scoring the goal.
Five minutes after the break, Claude-Maurice scored a double. Borussia, which had significantly more possession of the ball throughout the match, was unable to save the match. At the end of the meeting, the guests were sent off, Almuguera Kabar received a second yellow card.
Augsburg gained 10 points and moved up to 10th place in the Bundesliga. Dortmund are in seventh place with 13 points.
Both teams will play their next matches on October 29 in the German Cup. Augsburg will host Schalke, Borussia D will meet Wolfsburg away.
- Bundesliga. 8th round
Augsburg — Borussia D — 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Claude-Maurice, 25, 50 – Malen, 4
Removal: Kabar, 90+9
Source: Sportarena
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