In a gripping 4-3 win over the Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday, Joe Bellingham scored his first goal for Borussia Dortmund.
The English midfielder made his debut for Dortmund this month by joining the German side in the same way that his older brother Jude did.
South African Sundowns took a surprise early lead, but Dortmund quickly rallied in sweltering Cincinnati at the TQL Stadium to advance to the top of Group F.
I’m pleased we won, but there are many things I can improve on both personally and as a team, Bellingham said to DAZN.
The Sundowns’ 11th minute opener reportedly confirmed Niko Kovac’s assertion that teams from the “south” had an advantage due to the heat, which Dortmund coach Niko Kovac had been making.
The Brazilian ran out of the lead with a fine solo goal to beat Gregor Kobel before Lucas Ribeiro’s excellent solo effort gave the CAF Champions League runners-up victory.
However, Felix Nmecha fired home after Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams had given Dortmund their equalizer through a pass that was passed through the ball straight to Felix Nmecha.
Before Dortmund took the lead through striker Serhou Guirassy, both stoppers made good saves in the final exchange.
Dortmund continued his excellent season this year by winning the ball high up the pitch and scoring with a fine leap and header from Julian Brandt.
Dortmund’s third goal came just before the break thanks to Bellingham, who made the move from Sunderland earlier in June for 33 million euros ($37 million).
Williams slammed a cross into his path, and Bellingham fired home after controlling on his chest.
As a midfielder, Bellingham said, “I’ve practiced that so many times, and arriving late on the edge of the box is something you have to be really good at.”
“As a kid, I’ve practiced that at Sunderland so many times, during training, and after training, so I’m really proud of it,” said the Sunderland coach.
His brother Jude left Dortmund for Real Madrid in 2023 after five years of work.
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Fans of Dortmund sang “Hey Jobe” by reviving the Beatles classic “Hey Jude” to Jude Bellingham.
The Dortmund midfielder said, “I didn’t hear that, but it’s really nice.”
Not happy, but very proud.
Dortmund won their fourth consecutive draw against Fluminense despite being toothless in their opening encounter.
The Sundowns, who have won the last eight South African league titles, refused to give up until three minutes later when Iqraam Rayners pulled one back.
Rayners, who had won Sundowns’ first match against Ulsan HD, hit the post with a header and quickly nodged the rebound, nodding home.
Lebo Mothiba’s 90th minute save from Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso’s side, who forced Dortmund to sweat for six more minutes in stoppage time before capturing the victory.
Cardoso told DAZN, “The outcome is not what we wanted, but we created a wonderful game.”
“It’s crucial that people are aware of what was at stake in this game.” We worked brilliantly despite the level of team we faced.
The boys gave a fantastic performance; it was a match made in heaven. I’m proud, but not happy.
In another Group F game on Saturday, Fluminense travels to East Rutherford to face Ulsan at the MetLife Stadium.
Source: Channels TV
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