New Delhi, April 11 -- Hoffenheim allowed two early goals and fought back to draw at Augsburg 2-2 on Friday in a blow to hopes of a Bundesliga place in the Champions League.

On a five-game winless streak, Hoffenheim remained in fifth place, two points behind Leipzig and Stuttgart. The top four are guaranteed a lucrative spot in the Champions League.

Augsburg started the match in 11th place and without a win in five but it was 2-0 up after 14 minutes thanks to goals from Alexis Claude-Maurice and Michael Gregoritsch.

However, Czech defender Robin Hranač cut the deficit for Hoffenheim 10 minutes before halftime and Bazoumana Toure sealed the comeback three minutes before the break when he fired in from the tightest of angles.

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