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How FC Augsburg’s Robin Fellhauer exploited Bayern Munich’s lazy approach for a goal

FC Augsburg’s Robin Fellhauer was on a mission from the opening kickoff against Bayern Munich during his team’s 2-2 draw with the German Rekordmeister. Fellhauer revealed that Die Fuggerstädter studied Bayern Munich’s kick-off tactics and had a distinct plan to…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 1:00 PM
How FC Augsburg’s Robin Fellhauer exploited Bayern Munich’s lazy approach for a goal
Key Things to Know
  • Robin Fellhauer scored 8.4 seconds into the match by exploiting Bayern Munich's predictable kickoff routine.
  • FC Augsburg drew 2-2 against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga fixture.
  • Fellhauer bypassed Alphonso Davies and pressured goalkeeper Manuel Neuer following a loose touch to score.
The Story in 60 Seconds

FC Augsburg midfielder Robin Fellhauer capitalized on Bayern Munich's predictable kickoff routine to score just 8.4 seconds into their 2-2 Bundesliga draw. Fellhauer revealed to Bild that Augsburg had specifically scouted Bayern's habit of passing backward to goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to launch the ball forward, designing a dedicated strategy to aggressively disrupt the play immediately from the opening whistle.

Fellhauer bypassed defender Alphonso Davies and pressured Neuer after the goalkeeper took a loose touch, forcing the early turnover and goal. Bavarian Football Works noted that the incident highlighted Augsburg's thorough scouting under coach Manuel Baum while serving as an embarrassing lesson for Bayern Munich regarding predictability and lack of effort.

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