ELV SV Elversberg SV Elversberg - FCA FC Augsburg FC Augsburg

ELV

4

FCA

3

URSAPHARM-Arena(9,307 Spectators)

Dr. Florian Exner

FINAL

29 %Lukas Petkov

Lukas Petkov

Man of the Match Trophy

0:16

Watch: Rieder discusses importance of defensive stability

Full-time: Elversberg 4-3 Augsburg

Elversberg continue their superb start to the season by edging a real thriller that saw four penalties, seven goals and an unrelenting amount of end-to-end action throughout!

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Full-time

0:37

Futkeu rattles the bar!

The spot-kick is sent into the crossbar in yet another twist in this incredible encounter!

90'

+ 8

Penalty missed!

Taker:

90'

+ 7

Penalty to Elversberg!

The hosts have a chance to seal it with a fourth penalty of the match!

90'

+ 6

Kristof stops Kömür

The Elversberg goalkeeper gets down to stop a chance to level from the left.

90'

+ 6

Booking for Schmahl

The scorer of Elversberg's fourth goal stops an Augsburg break. The hosts are on top in stoppage time so far...

90'

+ 6

Yellow card

Frederik Schmahl

90'

+ 3

Change and a chance

Condé comes on for Keidel, who is receiving treatment. Adam then charges down the left again, and draws a save from Dahmen as he hunts a fifth goal.

90'

+ 3

Substitution

90'

Game on, again!

Barely seconds after the restart, Behrens slides the ball across to Kömür, who sinks a drive into the bottom corner from the edge of the area, and the visitors will have seven minutes of stoppage time in which to find a leveller...

90'

Mert Kömür

GOAL!

4:3

Assist:H. Behrens

Mert Kömür

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

13 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

15.18 m

89'

Schmahl surely seals it for Elversberg!

Moments after Augsburg thought they had a chance to level from the spot, Petkov cuts the ball back brilliantly from the right, and Schmahl slams home from short range!

89'

Frederik Schmahl

GOAL!

4:2

Assist:L. Petkov

Frederik Schmahl

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

18 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

5.99 m

86'

No penatly

Augsburg thought they had a third penalty and chance to level due to a supposed handball from Luca Sirch, but a VAR review showed it struck the arm of Gregoritsch instead - and the award was overturned.

86'

SituationPenalty

ReviewHandball?

DecisionNo penalty

85'

Augsburg continue to push

The visitors are looking for a way through to complete their comeback, as Elversberg start to defend very deep.

84'

Look at that xG

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

We could easily have had eight goals today...

xGoals

3

3.23

4.41

2

Goals

84'

Yellow card

Nicolas Kristof

79'

Adam thought he had restored the two-goal lead

The 21-year-old substitute chases behind the defence to meet a super ball forward from Günther, and he lashes it on on his first touch within minutes of coming on! His goal his disallowed for offside, however, following a VAR check.

79'

SituationGoal

ReviewOffside?

DecisionNo goal

77'

Wagner reacts

Elversberg make two changes as the hosts aim to cling on to their lead.

77'

Substitution

Maurice Krattenmacher

77'

Substitution

Gregoritsch gives Augsburg hope!

The Austrian calmly tucks the spot kick into the bottom-left corner, and his side have another 15 minutes to complete their comeback!

© IMAGO/Ralf Brueck

76'

Michael Gregoritsch

GOAL!

3:2

Penalty

Michael Gregoritsch

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

77 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11 m

75'

Penalty to Augsburg!

Lukas Pinckert is penalised for kicking Behrens in the box when attempting to clear the ball, and Augsburg have a potential lifeline...

75'

Yellow card

74'

Double change for Augsburg

Manuel Baum freshens up his side ahead of the final 15 minutes.

74'

Substitution

Robin Fellhauer

74'

Substitution

Arijon Ibrahimović

Time for any late twists?

Frederik Schmahl drills a shot wide from the edge of the box. The two teams are tiring but still going at one another whenever they can, and the way this game has gone, a dramatic end would not be unexpected!

© IMAGO/Sebastian Bach

70'

Yellow card

Frank Fröhling

70'

Pinckert puts it behind

Ibrahimović cracks in a shot from a tight angle on the left, and Lukas Pinckert intercepts it comfortably to turn it behind for a corner. Elversberg are defending well, but an Augsburg goal would set up a nervy finish.

68'

Matsima to the rescue

Petkov turns the ball up to Keidel, who takes it on the edge of the box, only for Matsima to clear it behind.

65'

Augsburg have had the chances...

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

More clinical finishing from the hosts has them ahead, according to xG.

xGoals

3

3.08

3.14

1

Goals

61'

Kristof keeps the lead intact

Fellhauer's throw-in reaches Massengo, who floats a delightful ball over the defence for Ibrahimović, whose shot from close range is smothered by Kristof.

58'

Ibrahimović from the left

The loan signing from Bayern has been a bright spark for Augsburg today and races away down the left before cutting a cross in that Kristof can hold.

57'

No let up

The second half has continued to offer good entertainment, with Elversberg boldly taking the game to Augsburg despite their two-goal lead.

54'

Keidel booked

Some pushing by the touchline results in Elversberg's first booking, before David Mokwa drags a shot wide from a great position on the edge of the six-yard box.

54'

Yellow card

52'

Matsima's name marked

The defender becomes the third Augsburg player to see a yellow card after a foul 35 yards from goal.

52'

Yellow card

Chrislain Matsima

51'

Poręba forces a save

Poręba fires a stinging drive from 20 yards out that Dahmen punches clear.

48'

In action again

The referee restarts the play.

47'

Hope for Augsburg?

The visitors registered more shots in the first period.

Goal attempts

6off target

4on target

9off target

6on target

46'

Match paused

Smoke from pyrotechnics has caused the referee to halt play.

46'

Back underway

A belated restart in Elversberg after one of the officials needs to change a communication device, with Augsburg making three changes as they hunt a comeback.

Kick-off!

45'

+ 9

Substitution

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw

45'

+ 9

Substitution

45'

+ 9

Substitution

Michael Gregoritsch

Rodrigo Ribeiro

Half-time: Elversberg 3-1 Augsburg

What a half of football! Elversberg were ecstatic after racing two goals in front, smothering Augsburg's efforts to get back into it and then grabbing a third goal, before Rieder's penalty deep into stoppage time sets things up superbly ahead of the second period.

© IMAGO/Eibner Pressefoto

45'

+ 9

Rieder gets Augsburg on the scoresheet!

The Augsburg captain makes no mistake from the spot, sinking his spot kick with authority past the outstretched arms of Kristof.

Half-time

45'

+ 9

Fabian Rieder

GOAL!

3:1

Penalty

Fabian Rieder

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

77 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

11 m

0:37

Augsburg penalty

Augsburg's ninth corner of the half leads to a spot kick after a VAR check as a Wolf shot is deflected over via Rohr's hand.

45'

+ 7

SituationNo penalty

ReviewHandball?

DecisionPenalty

45'

+ 3

Kristof clears

Rodrigo Ribeiro stoops to get a header to an Ibrahimović free-kick crossed in from 30 yards out on the left, but the Elversberg goalkeeper punches it away.

45'

+ 1

Into stoppage time

Five additional minutes are indicated at the end of an eventful first period.

45'

Elversberg's expert defending

Augsburg have won eight corners so far, but they have all been dealt with well by the hosts.

43'

Off the line!

Marius Wolf glances a header on target from a corner, and Poręba does superbly to head the ball over his own crossbar before it can cross the goal line.

40'

Early changes

Noah Darvich limps around the edge of the pitch and is replaced along with Jan Gyamerah by Frederik Schmahl and Luca Sirch.

40'

Substitution

Frederik Schmahl

40'

Substitution

36'

A bit of breathing space

The relentless pace drops a little as Elversberg drop deep and look to take this handsome lead to the break.

31'

Petkov's attempt goes astray

Petkov receives a long pass from Gyamerah but sends his right-footed effort from inside the box wide of the target.

30'

Double yellow for Augsburg

Massengo gets booked for hauling down an opponent to stop a break, before Ribeiro commits a sliding challenge from behind and also enters the referee's notebook.

30'

Yellow card

Rodrigo Ribeiro

30'

Yellow card

Han-Noah Massengo

Elversberg extend their lead!

Incredible scenes at the Bundesliga newcomers! Elversberg threaten again on the break and win a corner, which Keidel clips to the near post. Rohr breaks free of his marker to chase there and glance a header past Dahmen.

© IMAGO/Ralf Brueck

28'

Maximilian Rohr

GOAL!

3:0

Assist:F. Keidel

Maximilian Rohr

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

6 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

7.26 m

26'

Shots aplenty...

Goal attempts

5off target

3on target

4off target

1on target

21'

Ibrahimović forces save

The Augsburg youngster glides back from the byline on the left and cracks a shot in that Kristof has to get down to stop. You can't take your eyes off this game!

20'

End-to-end action continues

Krattenmacher turns inside from the left flank and tries to get a shot away, but Augsburg can block the attack, and they then push forward themselves.

17'

Frantic opening

xGoals

The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).

Elversberg are well worth their early lead, but Augsburg have pushed hard for a goal.

xGoals

2

2.01

0.05

0

Goals

15'

Matsima almost makes amends

The defender who was penalised for Elversberg's early penalty sends a strong header just wide as Augsburg push for a goal back.

13'

Kristof denies Ibrahimović's effort

Behrens and Rieder combine to find Wolf, who sets up Ibrahimović with a super cross from the right. The striker's effort is parried away by Kristof in style, before the play is stopped for offside.

11'

Chances at both ends

Nicolas Kristof makes a save at his near post to deny Ribeiro, who then fires over on the rebound, before Finn Dahmen has to get down to gather the ball before Petkov can take it in a brilliant position.

Elversberg double their lead!

What early drama! Augsburg go on the attack to try to grab a quick equaliser, but the hosts bound forward on the break, with Krattenmacher almost breaking clear on the right before cutting the ball back nicely for Günther to convert in style.

© IMAGO/Ralf Brueck

7'

Lasse Günther

GOAL!

2:0

Assist:M. Krattenmacher

Lasse Günther

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

23 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

12.73 m

Petkov puts Elversberg in front!

Finn Dahmen dives to deny Petkov's spot-kick, but the Bulgarian reacts first to convert on the rebound and send the hosts ahead.

© Alex Grimm

4'

Lukas Petkov

GOAL!

1:0

Lukas Petkov

Goal probability

Goal probability

Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.

84 %

Distance to Goal

Distance to Goal

The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.

1.94 m

4'

Penalty missed!

Taker:

0:23

Penalty to Elversberg!

The referee is called to a VAR check after replacing the ball and spots a handball from Matsima before Augsburg cleared Elversberg's first attack, and the hosts will have a chance to take the lead.

2'

New balls, please

After an opening attack from Elversberg is cleared, the referee stops play due to a flat ball and calls for a new one.

1'

SituationNo penalty

ReviewHandball?

DecisionPenalty

1'

We're off in Elversberg

The hosts kick off, and there is no goal for Augsburg within the opening 8 seconds this week...

Kick-off!

0:06

Watch: Coaches in conversation

Chance to match a club record

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw starts on the bench for Augsburg. Should he come on, he would match Daniel Baier for the most Bundesliga appearances in club history (274).

© DFL/GettyImages/Christian Kaspar-Bartke

0:15

Augsburg's keepers are out

With Elversberg failing to score in their past two, the visitors might hope to claim a clean sheet today.

More on that Augsburg team

Manuel Baum makes just one change to the side that started the 2-2 draw against Bayern last weekend. Marius Wolf (pictured) returns after illness and comes in for Youngwoo Seol.

© Bundesliga/Getty Images/Simon Hofmann

0:29

Watch: Krattenmacher wins September Rookie of the Month

More on that Elversberg team

Vincent Wagner makes three changes to the side that began last week's 1-0 defeat at Union Berlin. Jan Gyamerah and David Mokwa return after injuries, while September's Bundesliga Rookie of the Month, Maurice Krattenmacher (pictured) makes his first-ever league start.

© IMAGO/Ralf Brueck

0:12

The visitors are here

Starting line-up: SV Elversberg

Formation:4-2-3-1

Starting line-up: FC Augsburg

Formation:3-4-2-1

0:18

Watch: Elversberg are in the building

Fellhauer's former flame

After scoring the fastest goal in Bundesliga history last weekend, Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer is set to face former employers Elversberg on Saturday. "I'm looking forward to playing there, this time for the away team. I played in front of the fans there for a long time, and it was a very nice time, so I am mostly just looking forward to seeing old teammates and friends who I met there," he told the Bundesliga.

© IMAGO/Klaus Rainer Krieger

Vincent Wagner on facing Augsburg

"We're excited to be back at home. Augsburg can do good football but also the dirty stuff in a positive sense. They know what it takes in the Bundesliga. They've started the season well and we'll face a lot of quality."

© Bundesliga/Getty Images/Pau Barrena

Manuel Baum on facing Elversberg

"They keep you on your toes for the full 90 minutes. Every player knows what’s in store for us. The key will be to hold our own right from the start. It’ll be a good battle. We need to be just as sharp as we were against Bayern."

© IMAGO/Michael Tager

Response inevitable?

Elversberg suffered their second league defeat of the season at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei last weekend, but they have never lost back-to-back games under head coach Vincent Wagner.

© Bundesliga/Getty Images/Pau Barrena

Promising start

Victory on Matchday 6 would lift Augsburg onto 11 points from six games, equalling their club record from the 2017/18 campaign.

© IMAGO/Eduard Martin

4:39

Watch: The 10 fastest goals in Bundesliga history

Karim Bellarabi and Kevin Volland previously shared the record for fastest goal in the Bundesliga at nine seconds, before being usurped by Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer last weekend.

2:03

Watch: Union Berlin 1-0 Elversberg - last time out

Livan Burcu scored late on as the Bundesliga newcomers suffered only their second defeat of the season at the Stadion An der Alten Fösterei.

2:03

Watch: Augsburg 2-2 Bayern Munich - last time out

Robin Fellhauer scored the fastest goal in Bundesliga history as Die Fuggerstädter were pegged back twice by Vincent Kompany's side on Matchday 5.

Elversberg 1-3 Augsburg - previous meeting

It's been a while since these teams last shared a pitch together - since 7 August 2015, in fact. Back then, Elversberg were a fourth-division outfit, but Augsburg needed extra time to earn a 3-1 win in the DFB Cup first round.

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