Borussia Dortmund fend off Mamelodi Sundowns in CWC play

Field Level Media|published: Sat 21st June, 14:27 2025

Jun 21, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha (8) and defender Daniel Svensson (24) react after a goal against Mamelodi Sundowns FC during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Borussia Dortmund held off a late rally by Mamelodi Sundowns for a 4-3 victory at the FIFA Club World Cup in Cincinnati on Saturday.

Dortmund (1-0-1, 4 points) moved to the top of the group F, one point ahead of the Sundowns (1-1-0, 3 points).

Lebo Mothiba scored in the 90th minute to cut the Sundowns' deficit to one but they couldn't get another shot off before stoppage time ran out.

The Sundowns got on the board first with a goal from Lucas Ribeiro in the 11th minute, but the lead was short-lived as Felix Nmecha evened the score five minutes later.

Serhou Guirassy put Dortmund ahead 2-1 in the 34th minute, then teammate Jobe Bellingham scored his first goal in his first start as the teams were about to head into halftime to make it 3-1.

Dortmund increased their lead to 4-1 on an own goal by Sundowns in the 59th minute, but the lead was trimmed to 4-2 three minutes later by the Sundowns' Iqraam Rayners.

The Sundowns held the advantage in shot attempts 16-8, but Dortmund had more shots on goal (6-4). Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams had three saves, while counterpart Gregor Kobel of Dortmund posted one save.

--Field Level Media

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