😅 Are they doing it on purpose?! Augsburg gift Gladbach three goals | OneFootball

The start of the first competitive match of 2026 could hardly have gone better for Borussia Mönchengladbach. In the first half, the spirited Foals especially benefited from the luck of the industrious against Augsburg.

All three goals came about with the friendly assistance of the Fuggerstadt side. Before the 1-0 by Joe Scally, Mads Pedersen botched a clearance. His awkward rescue attempt landed directly at the feet of Scally, who was able to slot the ball home from close range to give his team the lead.

Things would get even worse for Pedersen a little later. The left-back caused a handball penalty, which Kevin Diks gratefully converted to make it 2-0.

The FCA’s first half turned into a complete disaster in the 36th minute. Luca Netz curled a corner right in front of the Augsburg goal. But neither keeper Finn Dahmen nor the defenders managed to intervene and clear the ball.

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Instead, the unmarked Haris Tabakovic accepted the invitation and headed in to make it 3-0. Some disappointed Augsburg fans might even accuse their beloved club of foul play at this point, but one thing is certain: scoring goals against Gladbach has definitely been much harder in the past.

Even after the break, VfL had reason to celebrate. Tabakovic added the 4-0 in the 61st minute.

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