VfB Stuttgart sink 10-man Augsburg
VfB Stuttgart secured a resounding 4-0 victory Augsburg's 10 men, the Swabians ending a six-game home losing streak thanks to goals from Atakan Karazor, Nick Woltemade, Enzo Millot, and Ermedin Demirović.
VfB Stuttgart 4-0 Augsburg
Goals: 1-0 Karazor 8‘, 2-0 Woltemade 51‘ (assist: Millot), 3-0 Millot 80’ 4-0 Demirović 87’ (assist: Führich)
Red card: Essende 12‘
The match began with Stuttgart asserting their dominance early on. In the 8th minute, Atakan Karazor broke the deadlock, pouncing on a rebound after Jamie Leweling's initial shot was saved. The visitors' dismay was compounded just four minutes later when Samuel Essende received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Angelo Stiller, leaving Augsburg with a mountain to climb. In the aftermath, Stiller was unable to continue due to the injury sustained.
Stuttgart's numerical advantage began to tell after the restart. Woltemade doubled the lead in the 51st minute with a well-taken strike, effectively putting the game beyond Augsburg's reach. The goal came from a quick one-two with Millot, showcasing Stuttgart's fluid attacking play. As the visitors tired, Stuttgart continued to press.
The floodgates opened in the final ten minutes as VfB's relentless pressure told. Millot added a third in the 80th minute, capitalising on a defensive error. The rout was completed in the 87th minute when former Augsburg player Demirović headed home from a corner.
Player of the Match: Nick Woltemade
Woltemade was instrumental in Stuttgart's dominant performance. His goal early in the second half effectively sealed the win for the hosts. Woltemade's movement and link-up play caused constant problems for the Augsburg defence, and his clinical finish for Stuttgart's second goal highlighted his ability. With 11 goals in his last 24 appearances, Woltemade has established himself as a key player in Stuttgart's attack this season.
Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Stuttgart 3.61 - Augsburg 0.39
Fastest player: Chrislain Iris Aurel Matsima (Augsburg), 34.74 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 1-0 by Karazor (Stuttgart), 44 percent
Most pressed player: Chris Führich (Stuttgart), 23 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Deniz Undav (Stuttgart), +2.1
Fantasy Heroes: Millot (Stuttgart, 321 Points), Karazor (Stuttgart, 284 Points), Jeff Chabot (Stuttgart, 228 Points)
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