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Karlsruher SC 2–2 FC Augsburg: DFB Pokal Thriller Ends in Stalemate

Karlsruher SC

2–2

PEN

FC Augsburg

Dec 4, 2024

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Dec 4, 2024 · PEN

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Karlsruher SC held off FC Augsburg to secure a 2–2 draw in their DFB Pokal match. Despite missing a penalty, Karlsruher SC found the net through F. Schleusener and M. Wanitzek. FC Augsburg responded with goals from S. Essende and R. Vargas, making for a memorable match filled with twists and turns.

Key Facts

• Karlsruher SC scored 2 goals by F. Schleusener (54') and M. Wanitzek (111')
• FC Augsburg's S. Essende (40') and R. Vargas (120') netted crucial goals
• M. Wanitzek missed a penalty for Karlsruher SC in the 37th minute
• FC Augsburg made multiple substitutions, including R. Vargas for S. Essende
• The match ended in a 2–2 draw, setting the stage for a penalty shootout

Lineups

Karlsruher SC

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

1 M. Weiß (G)
2 S. Jung (D)
28 M. Franke (D)
4 M. Beifus (D)
20 D. Herold (D)
7 D. Burnić (M)
17 N. Rapp (M)
6 L. Jensen (M)
10 M. Wanitzek (M)
24 F. Schleusener (F)
11 B. Zivzivadze (F)

Substitutes

31 B. Conté
5 R. Heußer
9 A. Hunziker
25 L. Egloff
29 L. Günther
39 E. Zengin
30 R. Himmelmann
16 L. Pfeiffer
36 R. Pedrosa

FC Augsburg

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

1 F. Dahmen (G)
5 C. Matsima (D)
6 J. Gouweleeuw (D)
31 K. Schlotterbeck (D)
11 M. Wolf (M)
19 F. Onyeka (M)
17 K. Jakić (M)
44 H. Koudossou (M)
20 A. Claude-Maurice (F)
9 S. Essende (F)
21 P. Tietz (F)

Substitutes

8 E. Rexhbeçaj
16 R. Vargas
10 A. Maier
36 M. Kömür
23 M. Bauer
22 N. Labrović
40 N. Banks
15 S. Mounié
18 T. Breithaupt

Timeline

37' Karlsruher SC Goal · Missed Penalty

M. Wanitzek
40' FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal

S. Essende · Assist: Henri Koudossou
54' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal

F. Schleusener
59' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 1

Off: K. Jakic · On: E. Rexhbecaj
66' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 2

Off: A. Claude-Maurice · On: A. Maier
66' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 3

Off: S. Essende · On: R. Vargas
77' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 1

Off: N. Rapp · On: B. Conte
80' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card

K. Schlotterbeck

Foul
82' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 4

Off: F. Onyeka · On: M. Komur
93' FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card

A. Maier

Foul
94' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card

B. Zivzivadze

Argument
98' FC Augsburg subst · Substitution 5

Off: M. Wolf · On: M. Bauer
105'+1 Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 2

Off: F. Schleusener · On: A. Hunziker
105'+1 Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 3

Off: D. Burnic · On: Robin Heußer
111' Karlsruher SC Goal · Normal Goal

M. Wanitzek · Assist: B. Zivzivadze
114' Karlsruher SC Card · Yellow Card

L. Jensen

Foul
118' Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 4

Off: L. Jensen · On: Lilian Egloff
120'+1 Karlsruher SC subst · Substitution 5

Off: B. Zivzivadze · On: L. Gunther
120'+1 FC Augsburg Card · Yellow Card

E. Rexhbecaj

Argument
120'+3 FC Augsburg Goal · Normal Goal

R. Vargas
120'+9 Karlsruher SC Goal · Missed Penalty

Robin Heußer

Penalty Shootout
120'+10 FC Augsburg Goal · Penalty

M. Bauer

Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat	Karlsruher SC	FC Augsburg
Fouls	12	12
Pass Accuracy	80%	86%
Offsides	3	3
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	13	15
Corners	5	7
Total Passes	577	666
Yellow Cards	2	4
Blocked Shots	0	3
Shots on Target	8	3
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	5	9
Possession	47%	53%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	460	570
Shots Inside Box	5	10
Saves	1	6
Shots Outside Box	8	5

Key Match Notes

▸ Karlsruher SC's missed penalty by M. Wanitzek in the 37th minute allowed FC Augsburg to equalize through S. Essende just three minutes later
▸ R. Vargas's goal in the 120th minute tied the game once again, showcasing FC Augsburg's resilience and determination to push the match into a penalty shootout