Kruse makes Bundesliga debut

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26 August 2012-AAP

Robbie Kruse Bundesliga Fortuna Dusseldorf Augsburg

Assist ... Robbie Kruse (right) celebrates after setting up Dani Schahin (Getty Images)

Robbie Kruse marked his Bundesliga debut in style by setting up a goal in Fortuna Dusseldorf's 2-0 opening-day win at Augsburg.

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The former Melbourne Victory and Brisbane Roar player played his part in ensuring his club enjoyed a successful return to the German top flight after a 15-year absence.

Dani Schahin scored a double with Kruse delivering the cross for his team-mate's second goal from close range in the 79th minute.

Kruse, who struggled for a regular starting spot last season as his team earned promotion from the second division, made the run-on team and was substituted in the 83rd minute.

Australia coach Holger Osieck will be looking for Kruse to add a cutting edge to the national side in the coming month with Australia in the midst of a four-match win-less streak.

Australia will prepare for its 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Jordan on 11 September with a warm-up match in Lebanon on 6 September.

It was tough day in the English Premier League for Kruse's compatriots.

Mark Schwarzer's Fulham lost 3-2 at Manchester United while Brett Holman and Chris Herd's Aston Villa continued its poor start to the season with a 3-1 home loss to Everton.