Match report

Borussia Mönchengladbach Defeats FC Augsburg 2-0 in Bundesliga

Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
2–0
FT
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
May 27, 2023

Borussia Mönchengladbach secured a crucial 2-0 victory over FC Augsburg, thanks to early goals from L. Netz and J. Hofmann. The match saw a red card for Augsburg’s Robert Gumny, significantly impacting the game's momentum. Mönchengladbach's strong defensive play and strategic substitutions helped them maintain control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • L. Netz scored in the 3rd minute, assisted by J. Hofmann.
  • • J. Hofmann scored in the 40th minute, assisted by L. Stindl.
  • • Robert Gumny received a red card in the 45th minute, leaving Augsburg a man down.
  • • Borussia Mönchengladbach made five substitutions, while Augsburg made four.
  • • The match ended with a 2-0 victory for Mönchengladbach.

Lineups

Borussia Mönchengladbach

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Omlin (G)
  • 3 K. Itakura (D)
  • 30 N. Elvedi (D)
  • 25 R. Bensebaïni (D)
  • 18 S. Lainer (M)
  • 8 J. Weigl (M)
  • 32 F. Neuhaus (M)
  • 20 L. Netz (M)
  • 23 J. Hofmann (F)
  • 13 L. Stindl (F)
  • 10 M. Thuram (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 H. Wolf
  • 14 A. Pléa
  • 7 P. Herrmann
  • 24 T. Jantschke
  • 5 M. Friedrich
  • 19 N. Ngoumou
  • 22 O. Fraulo
  • 41 J. Olschowsky
  • 29 J. Scally

FC Augsburg

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 40 T. Koubek (G)
  • 2 R. Gumny (D)
  • 6 J. Gouweleeuw (D)
  • 8 Renato Veiga (D)
  • 3 M. Pedersen (D)
  • 30 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 13 E. Rexhbeçaj (M)
  • 10 A. Maier (M)
  • 27 A. Engels (M)
  • 7 D. Beljo (F)
  • 9 E. Demirović (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 M. Bauer
  • 16 R. Vargas
  • 45 K. Yeboah
  • 38 D. Čolina
  • 34 N. Mbuku
  • 20 D. Caligiuri
  • 25 D. Klein
  • 43 M. Kömür
  • 17 N. Sarenren Bazee

Timeline

  1. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    3' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Netz · Assist: J. Hofmann
  2. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    40' Borussia Mönchengladbach Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hofmann · Assist: L. Stindl
  3. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    45'+3 Borussia Mönchengladbach Var · Penalty cancelled
    Marcus Thuram
  4. FC Augsburg
    45'+3 FC Augsburg Card · Red Card
    Robert Gumny

    Professional foul last man

  5. FC Augsburg
    46' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Rexhbecaj · On: M. Bauer
  6. FC Augsburg
    46' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Beljo · On: R. Vargas
  7. FC Augsburg
    58' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Maier · On: K. Yeboah
  8. FC Augsburg
    67' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Pedersen

    Foul

  9. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    71' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Netz · On: H. Wolf
  10. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    71' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marcus Thuram · On: A. Plea
  11. FC Augsburg
    81' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Engels · On: D. Čolina
  12. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    85' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Stindl · On: P. Herrmann
  13. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    90' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Neuhaus · On: T. Jantschke
  14. Borussia Mönchengladbach
    90' Borussia Mönchengladbach subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Lainer · On: M. Friedrich

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Mönchengladbach FC Augsburg
Fouls 5 19
Pass Accuracy 91% 72%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 805 264
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 3.23 0.52
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 75% 25%
Accurate Passes 735 190
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Netz's early goal in the 3rd minute set the tone for Mönchengladbach, giving them an early lead.
  • ▸ Robert Gumny’s red card in the 45th minute drastically changed the match, allowing Mönchengladbach to dominate with a man advantage.