Fluminense dominate but only manage a draw with Borussia Dortmund 📹
Fluminense was superior in practically the entire match held at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey.
But they lacked the "detail" of scoring a goal.
Which ensured the 0 x 0 draw for the Tricolor against Borussia Dortmund this Tuesday (17).
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A match that opened Group F of the Super Club World Cup.
And guaranteed a prize of 1 million dollars for each.
Flu SUPERIOR already in the 1st Half
Fluminense took control of the actions right from the start.
They held the reins of the game and had greater possession.
And besides having more volume, they created the best chances.
Arias was - as expected - the protagonist. Engaging in a personal duel with Kobel.
Dortmund posed a threat with Adeyemi's unpredictability.
Coming off a great season, Guirassy tried but was unsuccessful.
Fluminense knew how to position themselves well even without the ball.
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With personality, the Tricolor went into the break superior.
However, they failed to make the most of the good football they displayed.
Attempts
The Tricolor's mentality did not change after the break.
The first real chance was from Everaldo, who had the opportunity to finish in a counterattack but opted for Canobbio.
Everaldo forced Kobel into a great save before being substituted by Cano.
Kovac bet on the debut of Jobe Bellingham. And later, they regained more speed on the field.
BVB managed to attack more. And only forced Fábio into a great intervention after the 90'.
📊 Standings and Schedule 📅
Both teams will play again on Saturday (21).
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The Tricolor will continue playing at the MetLife Stadium. This time they will face Ulsan HD. And from 7 PM (Brasília time).
Earlier (1 PM), BVB will face Mamelodi Sundowns at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.
Also on Tuesday, Ulsan and Mamelodi will face each other starting at 7 PM (Brasília time) to close the first round.
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