Mitch Langerak’s VFB Stuttgart are potentially one result away from promotion to the Bundesliga following a stirring 3-2 away win over Nurnberg in Germany.
The Australian shot-stopper helped keep the visitor’s level with 20 minutes remaining after his side had erased a two-goal deficit.
Langerak’s saves proved even more valuable when teammate Florian Klein completed the turnaround in stoppage time.
Stuttgart are now six points clear of second and third, who are both in action on Sunday night (AEST).
The league-leaders will be ready to pounce on any slip-up as they seek to confirm their swift return to the top flight.
Fellow Caltex Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan also contributed to a crucial victory overnight as his KRC Genk eased to a 3-0 defeat of Kortrijk in Belgium.
Three more points puts Ryan’s side a step closer to Europa League qualification.
