Match report

Greifswalder FC 2–4 FC Augsburg: DFB Pokal Thriller

Greifswalder FC
Greifswalder FC
2–4
FT
FC Augsburg
FC Augsburg
Aug 7, 2021

In an exciting DFB Pokal match, FC Augsburg secured a 4-2 victory over Greifswalder FC. Greifswalder's early goal from L. Knechtel set the tone, but FC Augsburg's strong second half performance, including goals by F. Winther, F. Niederlechner, F. Jensen, and A. Hahn, ensured their progression in the cup competition.

Key Facts

  • • Greifswalder FC scored first through L. Knechtel in the 2nd minute
  • • FC Augsburg equalized and went ahead with goals from F. Winther (41'), F. Niederlechner (52'), F. Jensen (68'), and A. Hahn (80')
  • • V. Jovanović scored Greifswalder's second goal in the 69th minute
  • • FC Augsburg made multiple substitutions to maintain their lead and control the game

Lineups

Greifswalder FC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Marczuk (G)
  • 21 R. Sanin (D)
  • 5 J. Rüh (D)
  • 6 J. Farr (D)
  • 20 M. Bütterich (D)
  • 27 R. Garbuschewski (M)
  • 11 L. Knechtel (M)
  • 26 M. Hecker (M)
  • 7 J. Richardson (M)
  • 36 V. Jovanović (F)
  • 19 B. Salihu (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 C. Schröder
  • 4 R. Müller
  • 24 L. Šindik
  • 17 P. Appiah
  • 10 M. Kröger
  • 16 F. Memaj
  • 22 M. Scavuzzo
  • 15 T. Zastrow
  • 23 M. Schneider

FC Augsburg

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Gikiewicz (G)
  • 32 R. Framberger (D)
  • 19 F. Uduokhai (D)
  • 22 Iago (D)
  • 26 F. Winther (D)
  • 28 A. Hahn (M)
  • 14 J. Morávek (M)
  • 24 F. Jensen (M)
  • 30 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 27 A. Finnbogason (F)
  • 7 F. Niederlechner (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 C. Gruezo
  • 11 M. Gregoritsch
  • 37 M. Malone
  • 2 R. Gumny
  • 29 L. Günther
  • 39 D. Schmidt
  • 17 N. Sarenren Bazee
  • 40 T. Koubek
  • 3 M. Pedersen

Timeline

  1. Greifswalder FC
    2' Greifswalder FC Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Knechtel · Assist: V. Jovanović
  2. FC Augsburg
    41' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Winther · Assist: F. Niederlechner
  3. FC Augsburg
    45'+4 FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card
    F. Winther

    Foul

  4. Greifswalder FC
    46' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Salihu · On: C. Schröder
  5. Greifswalder FC
    46' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Hecker · On: R. Müller
  6. FC Augsburg
    52' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Niederlechner · Assist: Iago
  7. Greifswalder FC
    57' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Garbuschewski · On: L. Šindik
  8. FC Augsburg
    60' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Morávek · On: C. Gruezo
  9. FC Augsburg
    60' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Finnbogason · On: M. Gregoritsch
  10. FC Augsburg
    68' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Jensen · Assist: Iago
  11. Greifswalder FC
    69' Greifswalder FC Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Jovanović · Assist: C. Schröder
  12. FC Augsburg
    73' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Jensen · On: Maurice Malone
  13. FC Augsburg
    73' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Iago · On: Robert Gumny
  14. FC Augsburg
    80' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hahn · Assist: N. Dorsch
  15. Greifswalder FC
    84' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Jovanović · On: P. Appiah
  16. FC Augsburg
    84' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Niederlechner · On: L. Gunther
  17. Greifswalder FC
    87' Greifswalder FC subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Farr · On: M. Kröger

Match Stats

Stat Greifswalder FC FC Augsburg
Fouls 9 3
Pass Accuracy 63% 82%
Offsides 6 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 27
Corners 0 15
Total Passes 319 556
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 5 15
Shots off Target 1 8
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 201 456
Shots Inside Box 4 21
Saves 11 3
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ F. Winther's equalizing goal in the 41st minute shifted the momentum in favor of FC Augsburg
  • ▸ A. Hahn's goal in the 80th minute sealed FC Augsburg's victory and eliminated any doubts about the outcome