Augsburg 1 – Frankfurt 1: Fuggerstädter unable to break dead-lock with The Eagles

On Sunday, Augsburg and Frankfurt were held to a 1-1 draw at the WWK Arena. Both teams came from defeats in their previous league games. Augsburg arrived at the game looking pick up points, following a previous defeat to Hoffenheim. Frankfurt lost 3-2 in the last match they played against Borussia Dortmund. As it stands, Augsburg and Frankfurt currently occupy 15th and 8th spots in the league, with 19 points and 28 points respectively after 19 matches.

Frankfurt started strong and were rewarded for their efforts, with a goal from Daichi Kamada at the 22 minute mark. However, their celebrations were kept brief, as Michael Gregoritsch equalised for Augsburg in the 38th minute, to take a 1-1 lead into half time. The second 45 minutes ended with little further action at either end and goalless.

For Augsburg, Mads Pedersen, Felix Ohis Uduokhai, Florian Niederlechner, Andre Hahn and Alfred Finnbogason, came on for Andi Zeqiri, Iago, Michael Gregoritsch, Ruben Vargas and Ricardo Pepi. Frankfurt brought on Kristijan Jakic, Martin Hinteregger and Goncalo Paciencia for Sebastian Rode, Timothy Chandler and Rafael Borre.

There were bookings for Michael Gregoritsch, Andi Zeqiri and Florian Niederlechner from Augsburg. For Frankfurt, Timothy Chandler, Almamy Toure and Tuta saw yellow.

Augsburg will next play Bayer Leverkusen away, with Frankfurt facing Arminia Bielefeld at home.