DFB-Pokal: Augsburg resist Großaspach’s fighting spirit to book Round of 16 spot

FC Augsburg avoided an early cup upset with a dramatic 4-2 win at Großaspach.

By Eskender Tamrat · Bulinews

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 8:05 PM

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FC Augsburg secured a place in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 with a 4-2 win over SG Großaspach.
Rodrigo Ribeiro scored twice in the opening ten minutes to put Augsburg 2-0 ahead.
Luca Molinari and Volkan Celiktas scored to bring Großaspach level at 2-2.

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FC Augsburg advanced to the Round of 16 in the DFB-Pokal following a 4-2 victory against SG Großaspach. Rodrigo Ribeiro scored twice inside the first ten minutes to give Manuel Baum's side an early advantage. Großaspach fought back with goals from Luca Molinari and Volkan Celiktas to level the score at 2-2 early in the second half.

Augsburg's substitutes proved decisive as Arijon Ibrahimović put the visitors ahead from long range with 20 minutes remaining. Anton Kade quickly added a fourth goal to seal the win and send Augsburg through to the next round.

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DFB-Pokal: Augsburg resist Großaspach’s fighting spirit to book Round of 16 spot

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