Augsburg

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Mergim Berisha's stunning flick gives Augsburg much-needed win ... (Bundesliga.com - official website)

Mergim Berisha scored the only goal of the game with a sublime back-heeled flick to give a struggling Augsburg side victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.

[Berisha](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/mergim-berisha) 82' (assist: Yeboah) [Augsburg](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/fc-augsburg) may have been hovering just above the relegation zone following their [rollercoaster 4-3 defeat by Borussia Dortmund](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/borussia-dortmund-augsburg-live-team-news-match-stats-bellingham-moukoko-reyna-22297) at the weekend, but they began with the swagger of a team much higher up. The hosts continued their aggressive, attack-minded approach in the second period and were inches away from taking the lead when Jeffrey Gouweleeuw hit the post with a header from a corner. The result lifts Enrico Maaßen's team up to 14th and while they are still just two points above the relegation zone, the manner of this victory will give them cause for optimism going into the second half of the season. At the other end of the pitch, [Dion Beljo](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/player/dion-beljo) thought he had opened the scoring shortly before the break, but his effort from a corner was disallowed for offside. [Gladbach](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/clubs/borussia-moenchengladbach) are one of three teams yet to win on the road this season and their lack of confidence was telling: the Foals' only opportunity of any real note in the first 45 minutes was a Stefan Lainer shot from the edge of the box that skewed wide of the target. [Augsburg 1-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/matchday/2022-2023/17/fc-augsburg-vs-borussia-moenchengladbach/liveticker)

German first division Bundesliga football match: FC Augsburg vs ... (Xinhua)

Mergim Berisha (front) of Augsburg celebrates scoring with his teammate Ermedin Demirovic during the German first division Bundesliga football match between ...

(Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua) Elvis Rexhbecaj (R) of Augsburg vies with Stefan Lainer of Moenchengladbach during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Augsburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Augsburg, Germany, Jan. Arne Engels (R) of Augsburg vies with Kouadio Kone of Moenchengladbach during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Augsburg and Borussia Moenchengladbach in Augsburg, Germany, Jan.

FC Augsburg - Borussia Mgladbach live - Bundesliga (MARCA.com)

Match ends, FC Augsburg 1, Borussia Mönchengladbach 0. Second Half ends, FC Augsburg 1, Borussia Mönchengladbach 0. Foul by Semir Telalovic (Borussia.

Marcus Thuram (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Mads Pedersen (FC Augsburg) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Robert Gumny (FC Augsburg) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Mërgim Berisha (FC Augsburg) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Nico Elvedi (Borussia Mönchengladbach) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Mads Pedersen (FC Augsburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Arne Engels (FC Augsburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Assisted by Arne Engels with a cross. FC Augsburg 1, Borussia Mönchengladbach 0. Arne Maier (FC Augsburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Ermedin Demirovic (FC Augsburg) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Bundesliga Odds: Augsburg-Gladbach prediction, pick, how to watch (ClutchPoints)

Round 17 of the German Football League Bundesliga will come to a close as 16th placers Augsburg (4-3-9) will entertain eighth-placed visitors Borussia ...

A win for the visitors here will be crucial to eventually catch up with Dortmund and Wolfsburg in the standings. Alassane Plea, Lars Stindl, and Ko Itakura are also taking charge in making corners and chances for the squad. Right now, Augsburg’s 21 goals and 14 assists in 16 games are among the poorest records in the league, so they need to step up in their offensive game. They hope to increase their outputs in the offensive aspect, as their 53.6% ball possession and 82.9% accurate ball passing rate resulted in 30 goals for the squad. A win here might just give Augsburg the boost it needs to gradually achieve a mid-table rise. The Fuggerstadter looks to secure three points with a win here at WWK Arena to avoid a relegation scare.

Augsburg vs Borussia M'gladbach LIVE: Bundesliga result, final ... (The Independent)

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Augsburg vs Borussia M'gladbach Augsburg vs Borussia M'gladbach LIVE: Bundesliga result, final score and reaction

Augsburg vs Borussia M'gladbach LIVE: Bundesliga updates (Businesslend)

A normal view of the WWK Arena (POOL/AFP through Getty Images)Follow reside protection as Augsburg tackle Borussia M'gladbach within the Bundesliga.

Mërgim Berisha (FC Augsburg) proper footed shot from the centre of the field to the underside proper nook. FC Augsburg 1, Borussia Mönchengladbach 0. Augsburg vs Borussia M’gladbach