Match report

RB Leipzig Defeats FC Augsburg 2-1 in DFB Pokal Clash

FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
1–2
AET
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig
Apr 2, 2019

RB Leipzig edged out FC Augsburg 2-1 in the DFB Pokal, showcasing a strong performance despite conceding a late goal. Timothy Werner's strike was crucial, but the decisive moment came with Marcel Halstenberg's penalty in extra time, sealing RB Leipzig's place in the next round.

Key Facts

  • • RB Leipzig's Timothy Werner scored in the 69th minute.
  • • FC Augsburg's A. Finnbogason equalized in the 90th minute of extra time.
  • • Marcel Halstenberg scored a penalty in the 120th minute to secure victory for RB Leipzig.
  • • A. Haidara and Koo Ja-Cheol received yellow cards for RB Leipzig and FC Augsburg, respectively.

Lineups

FC Augsburg

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 40 G. Kobel (G)
  • 6 J. Gouweleeuw (D)
  • 31 P. Max (D)
  • 38 K. Danso (D)
  • 10 D. Baier (M)
  • 28 A. Hahn (M)
  • 34 G. Teigl (D)
  • 19 Koo Ja-Cheol (M)
  • 11 M. Gregoritsch (M)
  • 8 R. Khedira (M)
  • 23 M. Richter (M)

Substitutes

  • 27 A. Finnbogason
  • 21 S. Córdova
  • 24 F. Jensen
  • 3 K. Stafylidis
  • 1 A. Luthe
  • 15 J. Stanic
  • 16 C. Janker

RB Leipzig

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gulácsi (G)
  • 23 M. Halstenberg (D)
  • 4 W. Orban (D)
  • 6 I. Konaté (D)
  • 44 K. Kampl (M)
  • 31 D. Demme (M)
  • 7 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 17 Bruma (M)
  • 27 K. Laimer (M)
  • 9 Y. Poulsen (F)
  • 11 T. Werner (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Haidara
  • 22 N. Mukiele
  • 13 S. Ilsanker
  • 20 Matheus Cunha
  • 3 M. Saracchi
  • 28 Y. Mvogo
  • 29 J. Augustin

Timeline

  1. RB Leipzig
    62' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Bruma · On: A. Haidara
  2. RB Leipzig
    63' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    A. Haidara
  3. FC Augsburg
    66' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    Koo Ja-Cheol
  4. RB Leipzig
    69' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Demme · On: N. Mukiele
  5. RB Leipzig
    74' RB Leipzig Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Werner · Assist: A. Haidara
  6. FC Augsburg
    80' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Hahn · On: A. Finnbogason
  7. RB Leipzig
    84' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Werner · On: Stefan Ilsanker
  8. FC Augsburg
    87' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Daniel Baier · On: S. Cordova
  9. FC Augsburg
    90'+4 FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Finnbogason · Assist: M. Richter
  10. RB Leipzig
    90' RB Leipzig subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Kampl · On: M. Cunha
  11. FC Augsburg
    95' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rani Khedira · On: F. Jensen
  12. FC Augsburg
    105' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    M. Gregoritsch
  13. FC Augsburg
    114' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Richter · On: Konstantinos Stafylidis
  14. RB Leipzig
    120'+1 RB Leipzig Goal · Penalty
    M. Halstenberg
  15. RB Leipzig
    120' RB Leipzig Card · Yellow Card
    M. Halstenberg

Match Stats

Stat FC Augsburg RB Leipzig
Fouls 22 20
Pass Accuracy 60% 70%
Offsides 8 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 17
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 455 571
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 7 5
Shots off Target 8 6
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 275 400
Shots Inside Box 12 11
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Timothy Werner's goal in the 69th minute gave RB Leipzig a crucial lead, providing momentum heading into the final stages of the match.
  • ▸ Marcel Halstenberg's penalty in the 120th minute was decisive, securing RB Leipzig's victory in the DFB Pokal match against FC Augsburg.