On Saturday night, FC Augsburg secured their first win of the season as they defeated SC Freiburg in a closely contested match at the Allianz Arena.
The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the back of the net until the final moments. However, it was FC Augsburg who took advantage of a mistake by SC Freiburg goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky to take the lead in the 77th minute.
Grifo's powerful header found the back of the net, and FC Augsburg held on for the full 90 minutes to secure their first victory of the season.
Despite the loss, SC Freiburg manager Markus Gisdol praised his team's performance, stating that they had created many opportunities throughout the game but were unable to convert them into goals.
Team captain Sascha Bleuler also spoke about the importance of securing a clean sheet against such a strong opponent, saying: "We knew we needed to keep our defense strong, and I think we did a good job of that tonight."
Overall, it was a solid performance from FC Augsburg, who have now secured their first win of the season. With a new coach and a new formation, the team is looking to build momentum going forward.