Borussia Dortmund secured their first win at the Club World Cup with a 4–3 victory over Mamelodi. Things started poorly for the German side, but in the end, they relied on experience and pure quality to turn the match around. Mamelodi put up a strong fight and after this game, both teams remain in the race to advance in the competition. The match was also marked by Jobe Bellingham’s first goal in a Dortmund shirt.The opening 45 minutes delivered high-intensity football and plenty of action.Mamelodi made a bright start in the 5th minute when Tashreeq Matthews made a clever run into the box and fired a shot after a pinpoint cross, only to be denied by a superb save from Gregor Kobel.In the 11th minute, the South African side got their reward. Lucas Ribeiro dazzled with a brilliant solo run and finished with precision into the bottom right corner to give Mamelodi a 1–0 lead.10′ @Masandawana take the lead through Ribeiro! Watch Mamelodi Sundowns FC vs Borussia Dortmund on @ssfootball #FIFACWC #MSUBVB pic.twitter.com/EOBzRI2jAT— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 21, 2025 But Borussia Dortmund hit back quickly. In the 16th minute, Felix Nmecha capitalized on a goalkeeper error and slotted the ball down the middle to level the score at 1–1.16′ Nmecha levels it for @BVB — game on!Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #MSUBVB pic.twitter.com/y7fGZlBVoQ— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 21, 2025 Just three minutes later, Dortmund could’ve taken the lead when Serhou Guirassy found himself one-on-one with the keeper, but Ronwen Williams pulled off a sensational save to keep it level.Mamelodi responded in the 30th minute through Teboho Mokoena, who attempted a long-range shot after a corner, but his effort was wildly off target.Dortmund took control in the 34th minute when Guirassy redeemed himself with a powerful header into the left corner after a well-placed cross, making it 2–1.33′ @Guirassy_19 puts @BVB ahead!Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #MSUBVB pic.twitter.com/1kZmqTFtoi— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 21, 2025 Mokoena threatened again in the 39th minute with a shot from the edge of the box, but it rolled narrowly wide of the post.Just before halftime, Jobe Bellingham added to Mamelodi’s misery. In the 45th minute, he reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box and calmly finished down the center to put Dortmund 3–1 ahead.In stoppage time (45+3), Guirassy nearly scored his second, but Williams produced another top save to keep the deficit from growing.45′ JOOOOOOBE!@bvb double their lead just before the break!Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #MSUBVB pic.twitter.com/7amQ9ysWzY— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 21, 2025 Mamelodi Sundowns came out after the break looking to claw their way back into the match, but the second half brought more frustration than success.In the 48th minute, Lucas Ribeiro created an early spark, receiving a well-placed pass and firing a shot from the edge of the box, but his effort sailed over the bar. Six minutes later, Marcelo Allende found himself in a promising position inside the penalty area but missed the target with a low shot that drifted wide to the right.Teboho Mokoena continued to push for a goal and came close in the 58th minute with a free-kick that narrowly missed the top corner — just inches over the crossbar.But Mamelodi’s hopes took a big hit in the 59th minute. In a moment of misfortune, Khuliso Mudau accidentally struck the ball off a Dortmund attacker, sending it into his own net. The score moved to 1–4.59′ @BVB have a fourth — unlucky for Sundowns!Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #MSUBVB pic.twitter.com/jkbPPswfbh— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 21, 2025 Shortly after, in the 62nd minute, Mamelodi managed to respond. A deflected ball fell kindly to Iqraam Rayners, who made no mistake, heading it past the keeper to reduce the deficit to 2–4.62′ This isn’t over — @Masandawana have one back and it’s 4-2!Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #MSUBVB pic.twitter.com/KOPY6bkMlV— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 21, 2025 In the 68th minute, Borussia Dortmund nearly restored their three-goal lead when Ramy Bensebaini rose highest to meet a free-kick delivery. His header was strong and well-placed toward the left corner, but Ronwen Williams came up big once again with a solid save to deny him. Dortmund earned a corner but couldn’t capitalize.90′ @LeboMothiba96 scores for @Masandawana — 4-3!Watch the @FIFACWC | June 14 – July 13 | Every Game | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUu4lJ | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #MSUBVB pic.twitter.com/iKmfaW7MXD— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) June 21, 2025 In the 90th minute, Lebo Mothiba found himself in the right place during his team’s attack, received a well-placed pass, and had no trouble slotting it home to reduce the deficit to 4–3.FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025Matchday 2SaturdayLos Angeles – Esperance 0-1 (0-0)/Belaili 70/Bayern – Boca Juniors 2-1 (1-0)/Kane 18, Olise 84 – Merentiel 66/Mamelodi – Dortmund 3-4 (1-3)/Ribeiro 11, Rayners 62, Mothiba 90 – Nmecha 16, Guirassy 34, Bellingham 45, Mudau 59 (og)/22:00: (1.20) Inter Milan (6.75) Urawa RD (14.0)
