Borussia Dortmund missed the hoped-for first victory at the club World Cup in the USA. Opponent Fluminense from Rio de Janeiro was equivalent. BVB’s game against the Brazilians in the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey ended 0-0 on Tuesday.
Dortmund will have to win the first victory against the Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa next Saturday. At Borussia, Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Jude, came to his first use in black and yellow colors.
Rio with aggressive defense
BVB struggled with the high -standing and aggressively defending Brazilians. In again, Jhon Arias broke through the right or centrally. However, the degrees of the attacker from Fluminense were mostly harmless. Still stood in the half -time
On Saturday, eight goal finishes of the sixth in the table of the Brazilian series A three of the Germans.
Serhou Guirassy, who wanted to slip into a pass from Karim Adeyemi, had the best chance of the Borussia, but missed the ball and fell together with Rio keeper Fabio. The Dortmund attacker had to be treated briefly, but could continue.
Second half: carefully tackled carnival
The second phase of the game started with a hard climbing from center forward EVERALD against Gregor Kobel: Without an opportunity for the ball, the Brazilian crashed his shoulder in the outgoing goalkeeper of the black and yellow. The Swiss went to the ground and held the left upper chest area. After a short season, Kobel sat on the floor again and was then briefly examined by the Dortmund doctors.
The fact that Kobel was completely master of his strength was shown in minute 68: after a corner from the right side, XXX pulled out dangerously, Kobel parried excellently and was also brave and consistent with Nonato’s margin. The margin was carried out after the offside position, a possible hit would not have been counted. Shortly before, Marcel Sabaitzer Kobels had checked against Fabio with a cracker – it was the first shot of the Dortmund on the goal of the Brazilians.
In added time, Rani Bensebaini Keeper Fabio checked a shot from a distance, but could not overcome the goalkeeper.
Bellingham shows itself
The first use of Jobe Bellingham, which the Dortmunders had brought in England in England shortly before the club World Cup, was taken into account. The 19-year-old, who is very similar to his famous brother, also plays offensive in midfield and showed good games in his effort from the 59th minute.
Overall, Dortmund acted too passive and seemed to show signs of fatigue in the 51st game of the current season. Opponent Rio played his 36th game of the season.
Bayern Munich will deal with another representative from South America next Saturday. Gener at 3 a.m. (CEST) will be the Boca Juniors, second in the table of the highest Argentine league.