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**Borussia Dortmund Edges Mamelodi Sundowns in Thrilling Club World Cup Clash**
**CINCINNATI, OH** – Borussia Dortmund narrowly defeated Mamelodi Sundowns 4-3 in a high-scoring Club World Cup Group F match at TQL Stadium on Saturday. Despite an early goal from Lucas Ribeiro for the South African champions, Dortmund rallied to take the lead, propelled by goals from Felix Nmecha, Serhou Guirassy, Jobe Bellingham, and an own goal.
Sundowns, known for their resilience, mounted a strong second-half comeback with goals from Iqraam Rayners and Lebo Mothiba, but ultimately fell short of securing a draw.
Dortmund now leads Group F with four points. The win, however, wasn’t without its challenges, as Dortmund had to battle both a determined Sundowns side and the midday heat. Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso expressed disappointment but also pride in his team’s competitive performance, saying they “earned a lot of respect.” The match highlighted Dortmund’s attacking prowess and Sundowns’ fighting spirit, setting the stage for an exciting Club World Cup tournament.
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