On Wednesday, Groups E and F saw significant developments as Borussia Dortmund, Fluminense, Monterrey, and Inter Milan secured their spots in the knockout stage.
Dortmund achieved a slim victory over Ulsan in Group F, while Monterrey scored three first-half goals against Urawa. Inter Milan needed a strong second half and benefited from a red card against River Plate to advance. The only draw of the day came when Fluminense held Mamelodi Sundowns back, which was enough to see them join Dortmund in the next round.
Wednesday’s Club World Cup Results
Borussia Dortmund 1, Ulsan 0
Borussia Dortmund delivered a dominant performance to win 1-0 against Ulsan, securing the top position in Group F with 28 shots aimed at goal. This win allowed Nico Kovac’s squad to progress to the knockout stages, while the Korean team was already eliminated following previous losses to Mamelodi and Fluminense.
Mamelodi Sundowns 0, Fluminense 0
The match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Fluminense ended in a goalless draw, resulting in both teams sharing points in the middle of Group F. However, this draw enabled the Brazilian team to secure second place behind Dortmund with five points, despite Sundowns edging Fluminense with slightly more shots.
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Urawa Red Diamonds 0, Monterrey 4
Monterrey advanced to the knockout stages with an emphatic 4-0 victory over Urawa Red Diamonds, netting three goals in the first half. Nelson Deossa opened the scoring with a powerful long-range shot, followed by precise finishes from Germany’s Berterame and Jesus Corona. Berterame added another goal late in the game, as Monterrey showcased their offensive prowess. Meanwhile, Urawa failed to gain any points in the tournament.
River Plate 0, Inter Milan 2
Francesco Pio Esposito struck in the 72nd minute to secure a 2-0 win for Inter Milan, propelling them into the next round. Although Inter found it challenging to penetrate River’s defense for much of the match, they capitalized on a red card to secure their advancement, while River needed a win to stay in contention.
Highlight of the Day
Nelson Deossa’s long-range goal for Monterrey may be the standout moment of the tournament so far.
Final Standings for Groups E and F
Rank | Group E | Record (WDL) | Goal Difference | Points |
1 | Inter | (2-1-0) | +3 | 7 |
2 | Monterrey | (1-2-0) | +4 | 5 |
3 | River Plate | (1-1-1) | +2 | 4 |
4 | Urawa Red Diamonds | (0-0-3) | -5 | 0 |
Rank | Group F | Record (WDL) | Goal Difference | Points |
1 | Dortmund | (2-1-0) | +2 | 7 |
2 | Fluminense | (1-2-0) | +2 | 5 |
3 | Mamelodi Sundowns | (1-1-1) | 0 | 4 |
4 | Ulsan | (0-0-3) | -4 | 0 |
Upcoming Matches for the Club World Cup on Thursday, June 26th
Group G: Manchester City vs. Juventus FC at Camp World Stadium, 3 PM on TNT/TRUTV/DAZN
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Group G: Wydad AC vs. Al Ain FC at Audi Field, Washington, DC, 3 PM on DAZN
Group H: Al Hilal vs. CF Pachuca at Geodis Park, Nashville, 9 PM on DAZN (ET)
Group H: FC Salzburg vs. Real Madrid CF at Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 9 PM on DAZN (ET)
As fans, witnessing these knockout-stage battles can deepen our appreciation for soccer’s intensity and unpredictability. The advancement of teams like Dortmund and Monterrey highlights the thrilling narratives unfolding in the sport and sets the stage for even more riveting matches ahead.
