Stuttgart win, Frankfurt lose in Bundesliga

Stuttgart wrapped up their first win in 2013 on home soil as they overcame Monchengladbach 2-0 while Augsburg defeated Frankfurt 2-0 to close the 29th round of German Bundesliga.

Berlin: Stuttgart wrapped up their first win in 2013 on home soil as they overcame Monchengladbach 2-0 while relegation-threatened Augsburg upset Frankfurt 2-0 thanks to the brace by Dong Won Ji to close the 29th round of German Bundesliga.

Despite the 0-2 loss Monchengladbach have the chance to clinch a European spot as they are in touching distance of the top six. Stuttgart however increased their point gap to the relegation playoff spot to nine points. At the other encounter Sunday, relegation-threatened Augsburg sealed a much-needed 2-0 win over Frankfurt. Ausburg inched closer to safety whereas Frankfurt suffered a setback in their hunt of a berth in Europe. Augsburg`s South Korean international Dong Won Ji was the man of the match as he contributed a goal at each half. IANS