A captivating contest at the Millerntor-Stadion saw FC St. Pauli secure a 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg in Sunday’s Bundesliga fixture. The match unfolded as a tightly contested affair, marked by skillful play and dramatic shifts in momentum.
Augsburg initially took the lead in the 16th minute, with Fabian Rieder capitalizing on a well-placed chip ball from Massengo, heading the ball into the net from a close range. However, St. Pauli responded strongly, leveling the score just before halftime. A penalty awarded to the home side resulted in an initial miss by Andréas Hountondji, but he swiftly recovered to score on the rebound, sparking renewed energy for the Hamburg side.
The decisive moment arrived in the 77th minute when Danel Sinani scored for St. Pauli from a free kick on the right side. The low trajectory of the shot, intended for the near post, was deflected by Cédric Zesiger, proving unstoppable for the Augsburg goalkeeper.
The Augsburg team were unable to find a response to this goal, confirming St. Pauli’s triumph.
Looking ahead, St. Pauli will travel to Stuttgart this Friday, while Augsburg faces a home match against Mainz the following day.
