Bundesliga 26/27 · Round 6 · SAT, OCT 17
SV 07 Elversberg vs FC Augsburg match report: Elversberg edge Augsburg in seven-goal thriller
SV 07 Elversberg held off a late FC Augsburg fightback to win a Bundesliga match that finished 4-3. The home side led 3-1 at half-time and scored again late before Augsburg pulled one back.
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Final score
SV 07 Elversberg beat FC Augsburg 4-3 in the Bundesliga. The home side led 3-1 at half-time. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Lukas Petkov opened the scoring in the 4th minute, his 2nd Bundesliga goal for SV 07 Elversberg this season. Lasse Gunther made it 2-0 in the 7th minute, assisted by Maurice Krattenmacher, for his first Bundesliga goal for SV 07 Elversberg this season. Maximilian Rohr added a third in the 28th minute, assisted by Felix Keidel, also his first Bundesliga goal for SV 07 Elversberg this season. Fabian Rieder pulled one back for FC Augsburg from the penalty spot in first-half injury time, his 2nd Bundesliga goal for FC Augsburg this season. Michael Gregoritsch scored another penalty for FC Augsburg in the 76th minute, his 4th Bundesliga goal for FC Augsburg this season. Frederik Schmahl restored a two-goal cushion for SV 07 Elversberg in the 89th minute, assisted by Lukas Petkov, his first Bundesliga goal for SV 07 Elversberg this season. Mert Komur scored for FC Augsburg in the 90th minute, assisted by Hennes Behrens, his first Bundesliga goal for FC Augsburg this season.
Match flow
FC Augsburg were on top for most of the first half. Neither side held the upper hand in the second half. FC Augsburg were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
FC Augsburg had more possession at 55% compared to SV 07 Elversberg's 45%. Augsburg also had more shots on target with 10 to Elversberg's 7, and more corners with 12 to 4.
Discipline
SV 07 Elversberg received 4 yellow cards and FC Augsburg received 3 yellow cards. No red cards were shown. The match official was Florian Exner.
Streaks
SV 07 Elversberg's win ended a run of 3 Bundesliga matches without a win. FC Augsburg are now without a win in 4 Bundesliga matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers saw no clear favourite before kickoff.
What it means
SV 07 Elversberg are now 6th in the Bundesliga table with 10 points and a goal difference of 1. FC Augsburg are 10th with 8 points and a goal difference of 4.
Verdict
SV 07 Elversberg took their chances early and held on despite FC Augsburg's pressure. The win moves Elversberg up the table, while Augsburg's winless run continues.