Marcel de Jong scores sensational goal in 3:0 win over VFB Stuttgart

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Playing a phenomenal "Rueckrunde", Augsburg would make the Europaleague if only the second half of the Bundesliga counted. However, in reality they are in the midst of a relegation battle. This game allows them though to, for the first time in what feels like forever, to dream of not having to go into playoffs at the end of the season. They may actually pass Fortuna Duesseldorf, who incidently lost against Borussia Dortmund, which would mean they would stay up.

Mölders started the scoring with a header after a corner of Tobias Werner. Marcel de Jong, who came into the match only in the 82nd minute scored a sensational lob, two minutes later, that is worth checking out! It was a goal you don't see very often. From nearly 20 meters the Canadian elegantly chipped the ball over the keeper Sven Ullreich, who was arguably a little bit too far away from his goal line. This must be a great feeling for Marcel, who has lost his starting position to Matthias Ostrozolek. Ji also scored to make it 3:0. They could have won a lot higher, but were very wasteful with their chances.

"This goal was extremely important for me" said the relieved and smiling Marcel de Jong after the game. How much pressure was lifted from his shoulders was obvious to the viewers, after his spectacular back flip he made during his goal celebration. He also ripped his jersey off his body, which brought him his 3rd yellow card.

Marcel de Jong will most likely be in the starting lineup again next week vs. SC Freiburg, as Ostrzolek received his 5th yellow. Hopefully this will be his opportunity to win back his starting spot and may he play the last 3 Bundesliga matches of the season for Augsburg.