Sunderland outsmarts FC Augsburg in preliminary match-up
FC Augsburg's pre-season campaign concluded with a 0-1 loss against AFC Sunderland last week. The solitary goal was scored by Habib Diarra early in the match, with Granit Xhaka providing the assist. Despite some strong moments and a penalty saved by Augsburg's goalkeeper Robin Roefs, the team could not find the net. Mert Kömür was also fouled during the match [1][2][4][5].
As the pre-season draws to a close, FC Augsburg's attention turns to the upcoming Bundesliga season. The new coach, Sandro Wagner, will lead the team in their first match against SC Freiburg on August 23. This will be an away game for Augsburg, marking the start of their Bundesliga campaign [6][7][8].
Before the Bundesliga season begins, FC Augsburg will face Hallescher FC in a match on August 17. Hallescher FC is a Nordost-Regionalliga side, playing at a lower level than the Bundesliga [9].
It's worth noting that the day before the match against AFC Sunderland, FC Augsburg drew 2-2 against Serie A newcomers Pisa SC. Steve Mounié scored two goals in that match, but Augsburg missed a penalty that could have equalised the score [10][11].
With the new Bundesliga season starting six days after their match against Hallescher FC, FC Augsburg fans are eagerly anticipating the first match against SC Freiburg. The team will be looking to bounce back from their pre-season defeat and start the new season on a positive note [12][13].
The team's focus shifts from pre-season to the upcoming Bundesliga season, where European leagues such as the German Bundesliga await. Before the start of the Bundesliga campaign, FC Augsburg will engage in a warm-up game against a Nordost-Regionalliga side, Hallescher FC, on August 17.
