Elversberg hold off Augsburg in chaotic 4-3 Bundesliga clash

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Elversberg hold off Augsburg in chaotic 4-3 Bundesliga clash
Summary

SV Elversberg secured a dramatic 4-3 victory against FC Augsburg in a match featuring four penalties and numerous VAR interventions. Elversberg opened the scoring with two quick goals, but Augsburg responded with a penalty just before halftime to make it 3-1. A second penalty for Augsburg later closed the gap to 3-2 before a VAR review disallowed a potential equalizer. Another potential penalty was rescinded in the final minutes after a review showed the ball struck an Augsburg player instead. Post-match, head coach Vincent Wagner and Augsburg midfielder Robin Fellhauer expressed confusion over the officiating decisions.

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  • •Elversberg scored twice within the first seven minutes.
  • •Augsburg was awarded two penalties during the match.
  • •A controversial VAR review reversed a penalty decision in the 86th minute.
  • •The match featured seven goals and four penalties in total.
  • •Elversberg's victory boosts their league position considerably.
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  • 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Elversberg struggle to make sense of VAR mania after 4-3 Bundesliga victory: “I forgot half of what happened.”
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SV Elversberg head coach Vincent Wagner was ready for a hot bath following Saturday afternoon’s extraordinary 4-3 Bundesliga victory over FC Augsburg. The Saarland newcomers survived seven goals, fo...

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