The underdogs were hailed by Bayern’s manager and star winger after securing a draw at the Allianz Arena <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac praised Augsburg after his team were held to a 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
The reigning champions dropped points in the league for the first time this season, an 86th-minute goal from Felix Gotze cancelling out Arjen Robben’s opener.<\/p>\n
Kovac was impressed by Augsburg, who collected just their fifth point from as many league games this campaign.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Augsburg did a very, very good job over 90 minutes. They stifled our build-up play,” he said.<\/p>\n
“It wasn’t easy to get out of our own half. When we did we failed to convert our chances into goals. Then it’s always very tight in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n
“We’d have liked to take three points but unfortunately failed. We’ll try to do better away to Berlin.”<\/p>\n
Despite the late setback, Bayern remain top of the table, although their lead was cut to two points by Werder Bremen.<\/p>\n
Robben, who took his tally to three league goals in four games, said the visitors deserved their point.<\/p>\n
“My goal doesn’t count. If you’re one in front you must win the match,” the Dutchman said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Augsburg turned in a superb display with lots of courage and rewarded themselves. The equaliser wasn’t completely undeserved, we didn’t do a good job.<\/p>\n