Mainz achieved its first Bundesliga victory with a thrilling 3-2 win against Augsburg, aided by two crucial assists from Phillipp Mwene. Despite playing most of the match with 10 men after Nadiem Amiri's red card just before halftime, Mainz took an early lead with goals from Armindo Sieb and Jonathan Burkardt. Augsburg fought back with a goal from Keven Schlotterbeck, but Burkardt scored again to extend Mainz's lead. Samuel Essende scored for Augsburg but was sent off shortly after, leaving both teams with 10 players. Augsburg's efforts to equalize were thwarted, and they remain in 12th place while Mainz climbs to 10th. The match featured intense moments, including a late VAR review that overturned a potential penalty for Augsburg.