Preview for Borussia Dortmund v Ulsan
Borussia Dortmund have the prospect to construct on their weekend win over the Mamelodi Sundowns once they face Ulsan with a spot within the final 16 of the Membership World Cup at stake.
The Bundesliga facet edged out the Sundowns 4-3 in Cincinnati after a wild encounter which noticed them fall behind early on, surge right into a 3-1 lead after which cling on for the ultimate couple of minutes.
The outcome left Niko Kovac’s males in second place in Group F on 4 factors, trailing leaders Fluminense on aim distinction.
Mamelodi are nonetheless very a lot within the combine, some extent behind, which means there may be all to play for on matchday three.
On paper, Dortmund have the simplest process as they face the already eradicated South Korean facet figuring out they want only a level to advance.
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Sporting director Sebastian Kehl accepts, nevertheless, that the staff wants to enhance on their earlier showings.
He mentioned: “We have now mentioned this very completely and likewise identified how we have to do issues higher.
“We’re in an excellent place with 4 factors and have each alternative to advance on Wednesday, and I’m completely satisfied of it.”
It’s not simply status up for grabs in the USA this summer time with huge prize cash on supply for groups that do nicely.
If Dortmund do get by means of to the knockout phases, they are going to be assured of at the very least €40 million so as to add to the coffers.
“We need to take three factors. That provides a bit extra confidence and a little bit extra money,” added Kehl.
An intriguing subplot of this match has been the battle between Jobe and Jude Bellingham for sibling supremacy.
Jobe netted his first aim for Dortmund in opposition to Mamelodi and gained the person of the match award whereas Actual Madrid star Jude Bellingham additionally claimed the person honour after netting within the 3-1 win over Pachuca.
The elder Bellingham admitted after the Pachuca recreation that he had one thing to show after watching Jobe star 24 hours earlier.
Jude mentioned: “Everybody was caning me yesterday saying he’s higher than me so I needed to do one thing right this moment. We’re 1-1 now and we’ll see for the remainder of the match.”
Ulsan have delight and prize cash to play for having misplaced to Mamelodi and Fluminense and will probably be determined to go away the States on a excessive.