Mainz 05 and Augsburg played out a thrilling match on Saturday, with Barreiro's goal in the second half proving to be the deciding factor.
The match was a tight affair, with both teams creating opportunities but failing to break down the other's defense. However, it was Mainz who took the lead in the 72nd minute when Barreiro scored from close range after being set up by a corner kick.
Augsburg responded well to this setback, however, and were able to level the score just before halftime through a penalty kick. The match then went into extra time, where Augsburg looked to have secured their victory when they scored in the 116th minute.
However, in the final seconds of regulation time, Mainz came back with a late equalizer through Barreiro's header. This goal proved to be the game-winner as Augsburg were unable to find a way past the Mainz defense again in the shootout that followed.
Overall, it was a highly entertaining match, with both teams putting in a strong performance despite the pressure of a top-flight clash. It will be interesting to see how Augsburg respond to this defeat as they look to bounce back in their next game.