1. FSV Mainz 05 continued their resurgence with a convincing 2-0 home win over FC Augsburg at the Mewa Arena, a crucial Bundesliga result in their fight for survival. Mainz controlled the game from start to finish, scoring a goal in each half to secure a comfortable victory. The opener came from a penalty after a handball, and the second was a tap-in following a defensive error from Augsburg, highlighting Mainz's effective pressing game. Augsburg offered little in attack, with their only real chance well saved by the Mainz goalkeeper in the first half. The standout performer was Mainz's captain, who led by example with a goal and a commanding midfield display. Back-to-back wins propelled Mainz further away from the relegation zone in the league table, while Augsburg's mid-table position remained unchanged. The Mainz coach spoke of a "