Dortmund on top and looking to deliver knockout blow
A first-half goal from Daniel Svensson was enough to secure Borussia Dortmund's place in the Club World Cup round of 16, as they claimed a 1-0 victory over South Korea's Ulsan HD.
The German side dominated from the outset at Cincinnati's sun-drenched TQL Stadium on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), with the attacking trio of Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha and Karim Adeyemi putting the Ulsan goal under siege in the opening exchanges.
The breakthrough finally came in the 36th minute when Bellingham provided a precise pass to Svensson and the Swede scored with a straightforward finish.
Ulsan goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo prevented Dortmund from increasing their lead in the first half, producing a fine save to stop Serhou Guirassy's powerful header.
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— FIFA Club World Cup (@FIFACWC) June 25, 2025
Pascal Gross thought he had doubled Dortmund's advantage with a well-struck left-footed shot, but Jo was equal to the task once again.
Ulsan improved after the break, finding space as they looked for an equaliser, with Lee Jin-hyun's shot from a difficult angle on the left saved by Dortmund keeper Gregor Kobel on the hour mark.
Despite continued pressure, Dortmund failed to find the net, with Julien Duranville shooting wide and Jo stopping a Yan Couto attempt in the dying minutes.
Dortmund finished top of Group F with seven points, two points clear of Brazilian side Fluminense in second after they drew 0-0 with Mamelodi Sundowns. The South African champions finished third in the group with four points, while Ulsan were bottom after losing all three of their games.
Dortmund next face the runner-up from Group E, either River Plate, Inter Milan or Monterrey.
In Miami, Fluminense completed a full Brazilian contingent in the round of 16 after their goalless draw with Mamelodi Sundowns secured their progress.
Despite being on the back foot for much of the match at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium, Fluminense advanced after finishing second in their group.
Fluminense join fellow Brazilian clubs Flamengo, Palmeiras and Botafogo in the business end of the 32-club tournament.
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