FC Augsburg advanced from the DFB Pokal first round with a 2-0 win at Energie Cottbus. The match was goalless until the 49th minute, when Anton Kade put Augsburg ahead, and Kristijan Jakić sealed the result in the 90th minute. Cottbus dominated possession but could not find a way through.
Anton Kade broke the deadlock early in the second half, finishing after Michael Gregoritsch provided the assist. Kristijan Jakić added the second in the 90th minute from Rodrigo Ribeiro's pass. Bookings went to King Samuel Manu and Moritz Hannemann before the interval, with Keven Schlotterbeck, Jakić and Ribeiro also shown yellows later on.
The numbers tell a curious story: Energie Cottbus had 60% possession, 21 total shots and 340 accurate passes, yet ended up beaten 2-0. Augsburg had just 40% of the ball, but created three big chances and scored from one, while their goalkeeper made six saves to keep Cottbus out.
