News
Augsburg

Robert Gumny is recovering from an ACL injury, while Reece Oxford is still on the way back from long-COVID. Goalkeeper Finn Dahmen is recovering from an ankle op.
St. Pauli

Simon Zoller is struggling with a muscle injury, while Elias Saad could not meet up for international duty with Tunisia because of ankle ligament damage but could make the squad.
Eric Smith is struggling with his adductors, while Connor Metcalfe picked up a muscle injury while away with Australia.
LIVE Text Commentary
90+7'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+6'

Goal! Kristijan Jakic puts Yusuf Kabadayi (Augsburg) in the clear with just the keeper to beat. He takes his shot early from the edge of the box and scores beautifully low into the middle of the goal. 3:1.
90+4'

Karol Mets (St. Pauli) is rightly booked by the referee because it could not have been anything other than a yellow card.
90+4'

Phillip Tietz (Augsburg) receives a yellow card from the referee as expected.
90+2'

The corner is swung in but St. Pauli can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
90

We will have 5 min. of added time.
90'

Referee Felix Zwayer has finally had enough of Alexander Blessin and brandishes a yellow card at him!
90'

Felix Zwayer has a clear sight and sees a foul from Andreas Nielsen Albers (St. Pauli).
89'

Here comes a substitution. Adam Dzwigala (St. Pauli) is brought on as a substitute for Carlo Boukhalfa.
89'

Arne Maier (Augsburg) tries to latch onto a through ball, but it's too long.
87'

Augsburg take a short corner kick.
85'

Elias Saad (St. Pauli) fires a volley towards the left side of the goal from the edge of the penalty box, but the goalkeeper pulls off a brilliant save. The referee signals a corner kick to St. Pauli.
85'

Eric Smith (St. Pauli) swings in a dangerous cross from the resulting corner kick, but none of his teammates manage to outjump the defence.
84'

Here is a change. Johannes Eggestein is going off and Alexander Blessin gives the last tactical orders to Andreas Nielsen Albers (St. Pauli).
84'

A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for St. Pauli.
84'

Elias Saad (St. Pauli) wastes a good opportunity as his pass into the box is blocked by the defence. St. Pauli have been awarded a corner kick. The referee and one of his assistants both point at the corner flag.
83'

Substitution. Frank Onyeka makes way for Arne Maier (Augsburg).
83'

Jess Thorup has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Henri Koudossou (Augsburg) replacing Dimitrios Giannoulis.
82'

A cross is clipped into the penalty area by Elvis Rexhbecaj (Augsburg) but poses no threat.
80'

Manolis Saliakas (St. Pauli) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Nediljko Labrovic, who smothers the ball.
78'

The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Yusuf Kabadayi (Augsburg) comes onto the pitch so that Samuel Essende can be given a rest.
77'

Eric Smith (St. Pauli) decides to speed play up with a short corner kick.
76'

Oladapo Afolayan (St. Pauli) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out.
74'

It's in the back of the net! Elias Saad sends a superb cross into the box. Carlo Boukhalfa (St. Pauli) latches on to it and from near the penalty spot powers a header low inside the right post, leaving Nediljko Labrovic beaten. He displayed his eye for goal there - excellent finish. The score is 2:1.
74'

A cross from Manolis Saliakas (St. Pauli) fails to reach the box as the defence clears the ball away to safety.
73'

We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 17:7.
71'

Felix Zwayer blows his whistle. Philipp Treu (St. Pauli) commits a foul after dangerous play.
71'

A corner kick by Augsburg is thwarted by the well prepared Nikola Vasilj (St. Pauli).
70'

Elvis Rexhbecaj (Augsburg) beats the defender inside the box and lashes a shot towards the bottom left corner, but Nikola Vasilj makes a brilliant reflex save to deny him. Goalkeeping at its best! Augsburg will have a chance to score from a corner kick.
66'

Frank Onyeka sends a precise lofted cross into the box. Phillip Tietz (Augsburg) latches on to it and finishes with a quick shot inside the right post. The goalkeeper had no chance. The score changes to 2:0.
66'

Karol Mets (St. Pauli) was standing in a clear offside position, making it an easy call for the linesman.
65'

St. Pauli have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
64'

Philipp Treu (St. Pauli) wins the ball after the corner kick and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but it's blocked by one of the defending players. Good work from St. Pauli as they win a corner.
64'

Corner kick. St. Pauli will have an opportunity.
63'

Eric Smith (St. Pauli) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. The ball goes out for a corner. St. Pauli can continue in their attacking effort.
62'

Dimitrios Giannoulis (Augsburg) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Felix Zwayer had an easy-decision to make.
62'

Jess Thorup decides to make a substitution. Ruben Vargas will be replaced by Phillip Tietz (Augsburg).
61'

Substitution. Marius Wolf is replaced by Mads Pedersen (Augsburg).
61'

Carlo Boukhalfa (St. Pauli) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well blocked by one of the defenders.
59'

A pass lands at the feet of Samuel Essende (Augsburg) in the middle of the box, he looks up and shoots but the effort is superbly blocked by a defender.
58'

Elvis Rexhbecaj (Augsburg) has tested the patience of referee Felix Zwayer and goes into the book for a previous late challenge.
56'

Carlo Boukhalfa (St. Pauli) fails to pick a body out in the box with an over-hit chip pass. The ball goes out of play and Augsburg will have a goal kick.
56'

The free kick is delivered by Eric Smith (St. Pauli) but it's not one of his best and is easily cleared.
55'

A clumsy foul by Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg) and Felix Zwayer blows his whistle. St. Pauli are awarded a free kick from a dangerous position.
54'

Elias Saad (St. Pauli) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.
52'

Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg) rises above the defence to meet a cross from the corner. His timing is good, but he directs his header just a few inches wide of the right post.
52'

Eric Smith (St. Pauli) looks like he will be the one to try and deliver a quality ball into the penalty box from the corner kick.
52'

One of the defenders reacts at the last minute to brilliantly block a pass from Oladapo Afolayan (St. Pauli). St. Pauli win a corner.
51'

Ruben Vargas (Augsburg) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.
50'

Philipp Treu (St. Pauli) sends a teasing cross into the area, but Nediljko Labrovic intercepts the ball.
49'

Here comes the VAR decision. The goal is given and Augsburg players have a reason to celebrate!
49'

Wait! Referee Felix Zwayer has indicated he is going to review the Augsburg goal using VAR. It’s probably to see if there was a handball in the build-up.
47'

Goal! Marius Wolf (Augsburg) was in the right place at the right time to get to the rebound inside the box and gleefully rifles the ball into the left side of the goal. It's 1:0.
46'

Alexander Blessin makes a half-time substitution. Manolis Saliakas (St. Pauli) comes on in place of Lars Ritzka.
46'

Here is a change after the half-time break. Robert Wagner is replaced by Elias Saad (St. Pauli).
46'

The second half has just started.
45+3'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+2'

Ruben Vargas (Augsburg) tries to slide the ball through to a teammate but it's well blocked by a defender.
45

2 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
45'

Nikola Vasilj pulls off a great save to deny Samuel Essende (Augsburg), who makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive to the bottom left corner.
43'

Good team movement sets up Elvis Rexhbecaj (Augsburg) on the edge of the box, but he slices the ball narrowly wide of the right post.
41'

Oladapo Afolayan (St. Pauli) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.
40'

The ball possession at the moment is 49:51.
39'

This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Samuel Essende (Augsburg) was quite harsh and Felix Zwayer didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.
37'

Oladapo Afolayan (St. Pauli) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked.
36'

What a chance that is! Keven Schlotterbeck (Augsburg) squanders a huge opportunity as he latches on to a perfect cross from the wing. He produces a bullet header from around the penalty spot which goes high over the crossbar!
36'

Augsburg work the corner short. The ball is passed to a nearby teammate.
36'

Ruben Vargas (Augsburg) attempts to find his teammate with a pass from outside the box, but the opposition's defence is quick to react and thwarts the attack. The linesman makes the right call and Augsburg will have a corner.
34'

Problems for Alexander Blessin as Morgan Guilavogui is not able to play anymore. His injury is too serious and Oladapo Afolayan (St. Pauli) replaces him.
33'

The game is interrupted now, Morgan Guilavogui (St. Pauli) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
32'

Felix Zwayer blows for a foul after Marius Wolf (Augsburg) was too aggressive in the battle for the ball.
32'

Augsburg fail to score from a corner as Nikola Vasilj (St. Pauli) leaps to collect the ball.
31'

Morgan Guilavogui (St. Pauli) finds himself beyond the last defender but the linesman raises his flag for offside.
30'

A wild effort from Morgan Guilavogui (St. Pauli) on the edge of the box flies well wide of the right post.
30'

A defender unwittingly blocks the ball on the line after a snap shot from Carlo Boukhalfa (St. Pauli) inside the box following a slide rule pass.
28'

Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg) connects with a cross and has an effort on goal from the edge of the box, but it ends somewhere in row Z.
26'

Jackson Irvine (St. Pauli) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out.
24'

Dangerous play by Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg). Felix Zwayer blows his whistle for a foul.
23'

Marius Wolf (Augsburg) creates himself some space around the penalty spot and connects with the free kick. His header is so wild it sails way past the left post and behind for a goal kick.
22'

Lars Ritzka (St. Pauli) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Felix Zwayer had an easy-decision to make.
22'

Keven Schlotterbeck (Augsburg) plants a goal-bound header low towards the middle of the target after a nice cross inside the box, but one of the defenders manages to deflect it away.
21'

Lars Ritzka (St. Pauli) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.
19'

Augsburg can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
19'

Kristijan Jakic (Augsburg) sends a pass into the penalty area, but the opponent manages to cut it out. Augsburg earn a corner.
17'

Ruben Vargas (Augsburg) flights in the cross, but the defender is alert and clears to safety.
16'

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (Augsburg) sends a cross into the box, but Nikola Vasilj comes off his line to gather the ball.
15'

Augsburg failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
15'

Marius Wolf (Augsburg) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. The ball goes out of play. Augsburg are awarded a corner kick.
13'

Frank Onyeka (Augsburg) gives away a foul for a clumsy challenge. Referee Felix Zwayer saw the whole situation.
12'

Frank Onyeka (Augsburg) attempts to slip the ball through the defence, but is unable to find any of his teammates. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for St. Pauli.
11'

The ball sits up nicely on the edge of the box for Frank Onyeka (Augsburg), but his powerful first-time shot flies well wide of the right post.
10'

Eric Smith (St. Pauli) attempts to find one of his teammates, but puts far too much on the pass and the chance is gone.
9'

Nediljko Labrovic displays his ability to read the game and clears the danger after Morgan Guilavogui (St. Pauli) threatened to latch onto a through ball from just outside the box.
6'

The ball is cleared after Ruben Vargas (Augsburg) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
5'

Felix Zwayer shows a yellow card to Morgan Guilavogui (St. Pauli) for his blatant foul.
4'

Elvis Rexhbecaj (Augsburg) floats the ball in from the corner but it's intercepted.
4'

The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Ruben Vargas (Augsburg). The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Augsburg will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
1'

Samuel Essende (Augsburg) makes a rough challenge and Felix Zwayer blows his whistle for a foul.
1'

The first half has just begun.

The players are on the pitch and Augsburg will have the kick-off.

Let us introduce today's referee to you, and it's Felix Zwayer.

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