Borussia Dortmund defeated Ulsan HD 1-0 at Bank of America Stadium to advance as Group F winners. The German club needed just one point from their final group match to reach the Club World Cup knockout rounds. Coach Niko Kovac watched his team secure the result against the South Korean opponents. Many seats remained empty during the match held in Cincinnati. Daniel Svensson scored the game's only goal after receiving a pass from teammate Jobe Bellingham.
Bellingham earned his first assist since joining Dortmund from Sunderland earlier this season. The young midfielder came close to finding the net himself when his powerful volley sailed just above the crossbar. Yan Couto nearly doubled the German team's advantage late in the contest. Ulsan goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo made an excellent fingertip save to deny the wing-back's attempt. The goalkeeper's effort kept his team within striking distance until the final whistle.
Brazil's Fluminense also earned a spot in the next round after drawing 0-0 with Mamelodi Sundowns. The South American club finished second in Group F behind Dortmund. Mamelodi Sundowns placed third in the group standings after the result. Both Dortmund and Fluminense will continue their Club World Cup campaigns in the round of 16. The knockout stage represents the next challenge for both advancing teams.
Bellingham earned his first assist since joining Dortmund from Sunderland earlier this season. The young midfielder came close to finding the net himself when his powerful volley sailed just above the crossbar. Yan Couto nearly doubled the German team's advantage late in the contest. Ulsan goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo made an excellent fingertip save to deny the wing-back's attempt. The goalkeeper's effort kept his team within striking distance until the final whistle.
Brazil's Fluminense also earned a spot in the next round after drawing 0-0 with Mamelodi Sundowns. The South American club finished second in Group F behind Dortmund. Mamelodi Sundowns placed third in the group standings after the result. Both Dortmund and Fluminense will continue their Club World Cup campaigns in the round of 16. The knockout stage represents the next challenge for both advancing teams.
