(Bundesliga 2022/2023): Highlights Augsburg - Dortmund

Edin Terzic was looking for every bit of help he could get as Dortmund tried to close in on the Meisterschale. Two more wins needed to claim their first title in 11 years while opponents Augsburg still had work to do to stave off relegation. Dortmund dominated the first half with a raft of shots and chances. This effort from Sebastien Allaire on 20 minutes dealt with in instinctive fashion by the Augsburg goalkeeper Tomasz Kubik. The pressure was on by Borussia Dortmund. After all, they were seeking their first competitive away win in three months. A nervous experience for every one of the fans knowing that victory would propel them back to the top of the table. A key moment arrived on 38 minutes as Felix Udokai stopped Daniel Mahlen in his tracks. And referee Tobias Welz judged it to be a red card offence, denial of a clear goal scoring opportunity. Augsburg coach Enrico Massen and the home fans disagreed, 0-0 at halftime. It had been 17 total attempts by the Schwarzgelben in the first half but not until the 58th minute did the breakthrough come. Mahlen setting up Allaire to continue his magnificent run of form, his fourth goal in three matchdays. An outpouring of yellow and black joy. Augsburg were up against it and even more so six minutes from time when Allaire scored again after Kubik had denied Marco Reus. Nine goals for Allaire now and they've all come in the Rückrunde, the second half of this Bundesliga season. 2-0 and that gave Borussia Dortmund the breathing space they wanted. For good measure they added a third in stoppage time, Julian Brandt getting on the end of Nico Schlutterbeck's pass. And that was that, Brandt's first goal since matchday 22. And so Dortmund have come through this test of their mettle. Edin Terzic and his players now find themselves 90 minutes away from winning the Bundesliga. Three points at home against Mainz will finish it.