In 2010, while FC Augsburg played in the 2. Bundesliga, the team faced off against the then-Bundesliga club FC Schalke 04 in the DFB-Pokal. The match took place at the Augsburg stadium and promised an exciting clash between the underdog and the favored Schalke team. The Fuggerstädter had little to lose, and that made them dangerous.

The first minutes of the game were marked by nerves on both sides. However, Augsburg soon showed they were willing to challenge the favorites. In the 37th minute, the first goal for the hosts was scored: a powerful shot from one of the Augsburg forwards sent the fans into a frenzy. This lead not only generated a wave of excitement but also provided an enormous boost in confidence for the team.

Schalke responded, as one would expect from a Bundesliga team. The players pushed for an equalizer, but Augsburg's defense stood firm and allowed little space. The Fuggerstädter fought passionately and were ready to give everything for victory. In the second half, Augsburg displayed impressive defense and countered dangerously time and again.

The match reached its climax when Augsburg scored a second goal in the 75th minute. A beautiful attack down the left side concluded with a precise shot that overcame the Schalke goalkeeper. The joy in the stadium was overwhelming, and the feeling of making the upset was palpable.

When the referee blew the final whistle, a true storm of jubilation erupted in the Augsburg stadium. The Fuggerstädter had managed to knock out the great FC Schalke 04 from the DFB-Pokal. This victory was more than just a cup match; it was a sign of the club’s burgeoning spirit and a harbinger of the successful future that lay ahead.

Years later, Augsburg would rise to the Bundesliga and establish themselves as a fixture in German football. But that magical evening in 2010, when they triumphed against all odds, remains a significant part of their history and a moment that will forever resonate in the hearts of the fans.