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TimesLIVE
9 hours ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Miguel Cardoso on how it call came together for Sundowns against Ulsan
Mamelodi Sundowns 'released a lot of energy in the right way' to edge Ulsan HD 1-0 and get their 2025 Fifa Club World Cup campaign off to the best possible start at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday night. Iqraam Rayners' 36th-minute strike settled a match delayed 55 minutes by a storm from a 6pm kickoff to just before 7pm (1am on Wednesday morning SA time). Downs registered their first Club World Cup win in their second participation, the first for an African team in the new 32-team format. They went top of Group F after Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense drew the earlier game. After losing the Caf Champions League final 3-2 on aggregate to Pyramids FC last month, the victory will lift Downs' spirits immensely, though they have tough assignments coming against Borussia at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on Saturday (6pm SA time) and Fluminense at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 25 (9pm). 'We are very happy to fulfil our dream and reach our objective by winning a match in the new format of the Club World Cup,' Cardoso said.
The South African
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
FIFA Club World Cup: Sundowns pull the UNTHINKABLE!
Mamelodi Sundowns pulled the UNTHINKABLE in their opening Group F match of the FIFA Club World Cup against Ulsan on Wednesday. The Brazilians stunned the South Korean side 1-0 on the night, thanks to Iqraam Rayners' first half strike. As a result, Sundowns top Group F with three points from their opening match after both Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense played to a 0-0 draw. This was Africa's first win at this year's FIFA Club World Cup, and the entire continent should be proud of the result. Sundowns had a full control of the game throughout 90 minutes with their passing game better than that of Ulsan. Miguel Cardoso's team surprised many given that the coach opted to leave out some of his regulars in what was a tweaked starting line-up. Mamelodi Sundowns have once again etched their name into SA football history. Image: Mamelodi Sundowns website Sundowns XI: Williams, Mudau, Lunga, Kekana, Cupido, Mokoena, Allende, Zwane, Ribeiro, Sales, Rayners. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
