Borussia Dortmund defeated Korean Ulsan Hyundai 1-0 and finished top of Group F of the Club World Cup. The only goal at the Cincinnati stadium was scored by Swedish left-back Daniel Svensson in the 36th minute, BTA reported.
At "Hard Rock Stadium" in the other match in the group, Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) finished their participation in the tournament with a decent 0-0 draw against Brazilian Fluminense. The Brazilians, with today's point, collect 5 and remain 2nd in the stream, while Borussia is at the top with 7. Mamelodi with 4 points is eliminated, as well as Ulsan Hyundai without an asset.
In this way, Borussia (Dortmund) awaits the 2nd of Group E on July 1, while Fluminense will meet the winner of this group.
The team from Dortmund dominated the entire time against the Koreans, but scored only one goal, largely thanks to the incredible goalkeeper of the opponent Cho Hyun Woo, who saved eight shots. And while before the break the Asian team was only on defense, in the second half they looked more seriously forward.
By the 30th minute, goalkeeper Woo had saved three shots, two of which were from Serhu Girassi, but in the 36th minute he had no chance after a ball was taken away, which reached Job Bellingham. From there, the pass went to Svensson, who made no mistake.
In the second half, the "yellow-blacks" from Dortmund slowed down the pace, but still had two good opportunities that were not realized.
Fluminense needed a point to continue and achieved it. Former Ludogorets player Gustavo Nonato came into their ranks, who played 86 minutes and was replaced by Thiago Silva.
In the 8th minute, Tashreek Matthews wasted a huge goal opportunity for (Mamelodi Sundowns), after he found himself uncovered in the penalty area and shot. But goalkeeper Fabio prudently came out and saved. By the end of the first half, Jon Arias from Fluminense had a shocking shot from a distance of about ten meters.
After the start of the second half, Herman Cano wasted a clear opportunity for the Brazilian team, after he tried from close range but sent the ball into the right post.