A costly error from Manuel Neuer handed FC Augsburg a valuable point in their Bundesliga clash with Bayern Munich last Saturday. The match at a sold-out WWK Arena finished 2-2 after the experienced Bayern goalkeeper diverted a harmless-looking ball into his own net.
Historic Start
The Fuggerstädter started the match with a bang. Robin Fellhauer scored in the very first minute to make it 1-0, netting the fastest goal in Bundesliga history. This early strike set the tone for a courageous performance from Augsburg, who were the better side in the first half. Bayern only found their rhythm after the break, equalising through Ismael Saibari.
The Deciding Moment
The turning point came in the 64th minute. A back-pass from Joshua Kimmich seemed to pose no danger for Neuer. The 40-year-old attempted to clear the ball with his foot but missed it completely, watching helplessly as it rolled over the line. This own-goal mistake from Neuer put Augsburg back in front. Only a late goal from Noussair Brown salvaged a draw for the record champions. The mistake has sparked debate about whether young backup keeper Jonas Urbig might now be a better option than the veteran.
What The Point Means
The hard-earned point is significant for Augsburg. Under coach Jess Thorup, the team climbs to sixth place in the current standings, having collected eight points from five matches. Their record shows two wins, two draws, and one loss. With this recent form, which includes two wins and two draws from their last four matches, the team travels to their next challenge. It comes on Wednesday with an away fixture against ninth-placed SV Elversberg. The full schedule for this and all upcoming matches is available on the fixtures page. With Michael Gregoritsch, who has three goals this season, Augsburg have a reliable scorer in their squad. The team travels to Elversberg with the confidence of having held their own against one of the league's top sides.
Background and full detail: Der Spiegel Fussball
