Augsburg picked up their first win of the Bundesliga season to leave Hannover inside the bottom three with a 2-0 triumph at the Augsburg Arena. Alexander Esswein gave Markus Weinzierl's men the lead, which was added to by captain Paul Verhaegh from the penalty spot just two minutes later. Hannover failed to recover from the double blow and had Tim Matavz not been so wasteful, their punishment ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich made it four wins from four this season although they left it late to beat Bavarian rivals Augsburg 2-1 at the Allianz Arena. Alexander Esswein's goal just before half-time looked like it might be enough for Markus Weinzierl's men to beat Bayern for the second time in four months, but Robert Lewandowski levelled with 13 minutes remaining. A controversial penalty - Thomas Muller's...Full Story »

Alexander Esswein moved Augsburg into contention for a Champions League berth next season with a late goal in a 2-1 win at Cologne. Anthony Ujah gave the hosts the lead in the 14th minute, but Nikola Djurdjic and Esswein turned the game around to earn Markus Weinzierl's men a fourth straight win, ensuring their place in the top four of the Bundesliga this weekend. It was a deserved win for the...Full Story »