Second place secured until Sunday. - Guirassy helps Stuttgart defeat Bayern with his shots.
The 1-0 victory against FC Augsburg has propelled Stuttgart above record champions FC Bayern in the table, leaving them temporarily in second place, with Bayern just behind in third. VfB has already ensured their place in the Champions League, and their coach, Sebastian Hoeneß, has now set his sights on second place instead. Following their tough elimination from the Champions League, Bayern will be facing VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday, which could potentially displace Stuttgart back to third.
Stuttgart is considered the favourite in the upcoming match in Augsburg. Their recent form has significantly improved, making them a strong contender.
In the early moments of the match, Stuttgart seized control. Despite a few slips in defense, Augsburg's defensive efforts were not enough to deter Stuttgart's offensive charge. Shifting the focus to securing the ball became a challenge for the hosts.
In the second half, Stuttgart asserted their lead (48'): Millot finds Guirassy in the penalty area with a long ball. With a composed finish, Guirassy beats Koubek to the right corner.
Celebrating his goal, VfB striker Undav even grabs a fan cup and takes a sip!
A winning result would have been crucial for Augsburg's aspirations of competing in international football. Hoeneß, the coach, however, emphasized that his team would not give up until the season's end.
VfB's claim to second place would give them the opportunity to compete for the first title of the season - the DFL Super Cup - should champions Leverkusen take the cup. An additional 3.5 million euros and a substantial amount of TV revenue are also at stake. Additionally, there is the alluring prospect of winning the season opener, adding to the enticing nature of this title chase.
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Source: symclub.org
