Dortmund Secures Top Spot in the Group Stage with a 1-0 Win over Ulsan HD FC
In the Club World Cup, Borussia Dortmund concluded the group stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea’s Ulsan HD FC, securing a spot in the quarterfinals. The match, played in Cincinnati with Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, in attendance, saw the German team start with more energy but struggle to find the net despite numerous chances. It was not until the 36th minute, just before halftime, that Daniel Svensson finally broke the deadlock.
The second half saw Dortmund’s pace slow, allowing Ulsan to create a few opportunities of their own. The match remained tense until the final whistle, with the narrow margin of victory proving sufficient for the team coached by Niko Kovac.
The win ensured that Dortmund finished atop Group F and they will now face the runner-up of Group E in the quarterfinals, which is set to take place on July 1 and 2 in Atlanta.