Dortmund Hold Off Sundowns to Close on CWC Knockouts
CINCINNATI, OHIO, USA, JUN 21 – Borussia Dortmund overcame an early deficit and a late comeback attempt by Mamelodi Sundowns to secure a 4-3 win, moving top of Group F with four points after two games.
- Borussia Dortmund defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, during a Club World Cup Group F match.
- Mamelodi Sundowns took an early lead through Lucas Ribeiro Costa in the 11th minute but mistakes, including a goalkeeper error and an own goal, shifted momentum to Dortmund.
- Dortmund responded with goals by Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy, and Jobe Bellingham, with Khuliso Mudau's own goal extending their advantage before a Sundowns comeback attempt.
- Sundowns controlled 60% possession and took 16 shots against Dortmund's 8, with goals from Iqraam Rayners and substitute Lebo Mothiba in the 90th minute; attendance was 14,006.
- The result moved Dortmund to the top of Group F with four points while Sundowns remained on three; Sundowns must beat Fluminense on June 25 to progress in the tournament.
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At the World Cup 2025, two group-stage matches were held in the United States with European teams. In Cincinnati, Dormund's "Borussia" met with "Mamelodi Sanduns" from South Africa in group F. The Africans went ahead at the eleventh minute of Ribeiro's efforts, but even before the break, the Dortmunds responded with three goals from Nmechi, Girassi and Job Bellingham, the younger brother of the star Reala. In the second half, Reyners and Mothiba…
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Mamelodi Sundowns Vs Borussia Dortmund Highlights, FIFA Club World Cup: Catch the play-by-play updates from the Group F football match, as it happened at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, June 21, 2025
Sabitzer in midday heat from Cincinnati from 63th minute on. South Africans made it even more exciting in the finish
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