Key Takeaways
- Anton Kade scored his first two goals in a single Bundesliga match to lead FC Augsburg to victory.
- The 3-1 win at the Weserstadion marks back-to-back away successes for Augsburg against Werder Bremen.
- The club has reached 40 points and remains in the hunt for European qualification spots.
FC Augsburg secured a strong 3-1 victory against Werder Bremen at the Weserstadion on Saturday. This win marks the second consecutive season they have beaten Bremen on their own turf.
Young striker Anton Kade was the hero of the day. The Germany Under-21 international found the back of the net twice in one match for the first time in his Bundesliga career. His double gave Augsburg a comfortable lead before half-time.
Kristijan Jakic added the third goal after the interval. He came onto the pitch early when Han-Noah Massengo left the game. The change happened before the break to stop Massengo from getting a second yellow card.
“I am very pleased to score my first brace in the Bundesliga,” Kade said after the final whistle. “These three points are very important. We found the net at perfect times. The team spirit is excellent right now. However, we must wait until the season ends to know our true position.”
Manuel Baum has brought new energy to the club. Since he returned to the dugout, Augsburg have collected 30 points from 20 matches. The 46-year-old coach also led the side during their 3-0 win at this same stadium in 2017.
“The match was difficult, but we improved as time went on,” Baum explained. “We were very clinical in front of goal. We scored twice before the break with excellent finishes. The players worked very hard. This shows the strength and options we have in our group.”
The victory takes Augsburg to 40 points in the table. They still have a chance to qualify for European competitions next season. Their next fixtures are against Borussia Mönchengladbach and Union Berlin. Both teams sit in the lower half of the standings.