On Saturday evening, FC Augsburg secured their first victory of the season in the Bundesliga with a thrilling 2-1 win over Mainz 05 at the Tschammerstady.
The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both sides creating chances throughout the ninety minutes. However, it was Augsburg who took the lead in the 77th minute through a goal from Vargas. The Brazilian forward found himself on the end of a delightful cross from his teammate and headed home to give his team the lead.
Mainz were not going down without a fight, however, as they battled back and equalized in the 88th minute through a goal from Kehrer. But just when it looked like Augsburg would lose the game, they found themselves level once again in stoppage time through a goal from Nketiah.
Despite being behind, Augsburg held onto their lead and ran out comfortable winners thanks to Vargas' late winner. It was a remarkable performance from the German side, who showed great resilience and determination throughout the match to secure all three points.
Overall, it was a fantastic display of football from Augsburg, who have now started their campaign with a positive result after suffering defeat in their opening two games. The victory will be a huge boost for the team, and they will hope to continue their good form in the coming weeks.