Daniel Svensson’s first-half strike sends BVB through as Group F winners
Borussia Dortmund booked their place in the Round of 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a narrow but deserved 1-0 victory over South Korea’s Ulsan HD at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati. The win sees the Bundesliga giants top Group F with seven points, setting up a knockout clash against Monterrey on July 1 in Atlanta.
Svensson Strikes as Dortmund Dominate First Half
The decisive moment came in the 36th minute when Jobe Bellingham capitalized on a defensive error and squared the ball to Daniel Svensson, who rifled home from close range. It was the 23-year-old’s second goal for Dortmund and a fitting reward for a dominant first-half display
Dortmund controlled possession (60%) and peppered Ulsan’s goal with 28 shots, but were repeatedly denied by an inspired performance from goalkeeper Jo Hyeon-woo. The South Korean international made key saves to thwart Serhou Guirassy, Pascal Groß, and Yan Couto, keeping the scoreline respectable.
Ulsan Show Fight but Fall Short
Already eliminated before kickoff, Ulsan HD showed resilience in the second half. Lee Jin-hyun forced a fine save from Gregor Kobel, and the K League side pushed forward in search of an equalizer. However, Dortmund’s defense held firm, with Ramy Bensebaini and Nico Schlotterbeck commanding at the back.
Despite the loss, Ulsan exit the tournament with pride, having tested Fluminense and Dortmund in competitive group-stage matches.
Group F Final Standings – Club World Cup 2025
What’s Next for Dortmund?
With the group stage behind them, Dortmund now shift focus to a high-stakes Round of 16 tie against Mexican side Monterrey. Niko Kovač’s men will look to build on their unbeaten run and continue their quest for a maiden Club World Cup title.
For fans tracking Club World Cup 2025 results, Dortmund’s progression adds another European heavyweight to the knockout mix—alongside PSG, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid.
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