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Wagner celebrates a strong entry into the DFB Cup: Augsburg defeated Halle 2-0!
On August 17, 2025, Sandro Wagner made his debut as head coach of FC Augsburg in the DFB Cup and led his team to a 2-0 win against Halle.
Wagner celebrates a strong entry into the DFB Cup: Augsburg defeated Halle 2-0!
Ready, set, go – that was the motto of newly appointed head coach Sandro Wagner at FC Augsburg today. In his first game on the sidelines, his team was able to assert itself in the DFB Cup with a solid 2-0 win against Halleschen FC. In front of 14,000 enthusiastic spectators in the hall, the Augsburg team showed that they are ready to have a say in the cup. FC Augsburg is making an impressive comeback after a phase that was mixed for many fans. Loud Schwäbische.de The team was committed right from the start, even though the ultimate consistency was initially lacking.
In the first minute, Steve Mounié set an exclamation mark with a great chance, before Halle goalkeeper Sven Müller thwarted further good opportunities for Augsburg. Mounié also had the opportunity to take the lead in the 23rd minute, but Müller once again proved to be a strong support for the HFC defense. Despite the superiority, the first half didn't quite go according to plan as Augsburg lacked precision in finishing. Dimitrios Giannoulis also didn't get a good grip on the ball when he fired a shot in the 43rd minute.
Wagner brings a breath of fresh air
After the break, Augsburg finally found their way into the goal. In the 52nd minute, Mounié capitalized on a header chance and gave the visitors a 1-0 lead. There was huge cheering on the bench, Wagner was visibly relieved and happy. In the 79th minute, Samuel Essende made the final decision - after a quick counterattack, he scored to make it 2-0. Augsburg's performance was characterized by Wagner's tireless energy on the sidelines, which was passed on to the players.
It remains to be seen whether this performance will also bear fruit in the upcoming league season. Sandro Wagner is trying to carry the momentum from this cup game into the next matches. It will be all the more important to constantly maintain this positive trend. FC Augsburg also has the potential to shine in the league, after all, they even reached the cup semi-finals last season.
A quick look at France
At this point it is worth taking a look at France. While FC Augsburg celebrated a successful start in the first round of the DFB Cup, the successes of clubs like FC Nantes could not be ignored. The French club, founded in 1943, has a long footballing history with eight Ligue 1 titles, many cups and an impressive youth program that produced the likes of Didier Deschamps and Claude Makélélé. Currently playing in Ligue 1, Nantes have established themselves as notable contenders, even though they barely managed to escape the relegation zone last season.
Will Augsburg and Nantes be able to compare their successes in the near future? This remains exciting to watch. Players on the rise, a breath of fresh air in the coaching bench - the conditions have been created to write the next chapter in the club's history in Germany too. Who knows, maybe the DFB Cup in 2025 will be another milestone for FC Augsburg.