The Bundesliga clash between Augsburg and Bayer Leverkusen ended with a solid win for the home side. The first goal came early in the match, as Dimitrios Giannoulis found the back of the net in the 5th minute, breaking the deadlock. Anton Kade then doubled the lead for Augsburg with his strike in the 27th minute of the first half, ultimately sealing the match for his team.
Dimitrios Giannoulis’ performance was particularly noteworthy, as he not only scored a crucial goal but also contributed significantly to the team’s overall play. Anton Kade also had a standout match, adding to his tally with another goal, showcasing his attacking prowess.
Under the guidance of coach Manuel Baum, Augsburg employed a tactical 3-6-1 formation. Finn Dahmen manned the goal, supported by a defense comprising Noahkai Banks, Chrislain Matsima, and Keven Schlotterbeck. The midfield featured Robin Fellhauer, Kristijan Jakic, Han Noah Massengo, Dimitrios Giannoulis, Fabian Rieder, and Alexis Claude Maurice, while Anton Kade led the attack.
Bayer Leverkusen, directed by Kasper Hjulmand, similarly set up in a 3-6-1 formation. Mark Flekken was the goalkeeper, with Robert Andrich, Loic Bade, and Edmond Tapsoba forming the defensive line. The midfield included Jonas Hofmann, Ibrahim Maza, Aleix García, Ernest Poku, Martin Terrier, and Malik Tillman, while Patrik Schick was positioned as the striker.
The referee for this encounter was Sven Jablonski, who ensured a fair and competitive match.
In their next fixtures, Augsburg will visit Eintracht Frankfurt, while Bayer Leverkusen will host FC Köln. Following this match, Augsburg now finds itself in 13th place in the league with 13 points, while Bayer Leverkusen stands strong in 4th place with 23 points.
Substitutions for Augsburg
56’ 2T – Dimitrios Giannoulis was replaced by Mads Pedersen; Fabian Rieder was substituted for Mert Komur.
69’ 2T – Alexis Claude Maurice left the field for Elvis Rexhbecaj.
88’ 2T – Anton Kade was substituted by Samuel Essende.
Yellow Cards for Augsburg:
9’ 1T – Noahkai Banks (Unsporting behavior); 16’ 1T – Anton Kade (Unsporting behavior); 31’ 2T – Kristijan Jakic (Unsporting behavior); 47’ 2T – Samuel Essende (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Bayer Leverkusen
45’ 2T – Loic Bade was replaced by Jarell Quansah; Martin Terrier was substituted for Christian Kofane.
60’ 2T – Ibrahim Maza left the pitch for Nathan Tella; Jonas Hofmann was replaced by Eliesse Ben Seghir.
80’ 2T – Malik Tillman departed for Claudio Echeverri.
Yellow Cards for Bayer Leverkusen:
26’ 2T – Edmond Tapsoba (Unsporting behavior); 31’ 2T – Nathan Tella (Unsporting behavior); 33’ 2T – Jarell Quansah (Unsporting behavior).