Heidenheim 2-1 AugsburgGoals: 1-0 Kaufmann 47' (assist: Conteh), 2-0 Conteh 54' (assist: Kaufmann), 2-1 Tietz 90+8' (assist: Rieder)

After four consecutive defeats to start the leageu campaign, Heidenheim entered the match as the league's only pointless team, desperately seeking a first win.

Augsburg, meanwhile, had experienced a contrasting journey under new coach Sandro Wagner – beginning with promising victories in the DFB Cup and Bundesliga before suffering three straight defeats.

The opening period was characterised by intensity rather than quality, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. Cédric Zesiger received an early yellow card for bringing down Conteh in the fourth minute, but Niklas Dorsch wasted the resulting free-kick opportunity.

The hosts looked the more threatening side, with Arijon Ibrahimović firing over after good work from Omar Traoré in the 16th minute. Conteh had the best opportunities of the half, missing the target twice from promising positions in the 28th and 44th minutes.

Augsburg struggled to make an impact, with neither goalkeeper tested during a disappointing first 45 minutes.

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Heidenheim off the mark at Augsburg's expense