📸 Perfect timing: Gladbach end their drought with a stunning goal | OneFootball

The Bundesliga Friday promised a pure relegation battle right from the start. For both Borussia Mönchengladbach, with 25 points, and FC St. Pauli, with 24 points, the evening was likely to be decisive. 

After the Foals managed just one win from their last nine games, it was high time to act. The previously unlucky Kevin Stöger, who hadn’t had much success this season, didn’t need to be told twice. 

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In the 37th minute, the Austrian hammered a free kick from 25 meters beautifully into the top corner—Vasilj, in goal for the Kiezkicker, had no chance at all. 

At the same time, Stöger’s goal also ended a long drought for Gladbach. The last direct free kick goal for the Foals had been scored over five years ago by Lars Stindl. 

In the meantime, Borussia Mönchengladbach leads 2-0. Franck Honorat scored in the 62nd minute after an assist from Scally. 

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