By Emeka Blast 
Borussia Dortmund secured a 1–0 victory over Ulsan HD at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium
Borussia Dortmund secured a 1–0 victory over Ulsan HD at Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium on June 25, 2025, thanks to a Daniel Svensson strike in the 36th minute—a beautifully simple finish, assisted by Jobe Bellingham .
Here’s what went down:
The Swede’s first-half goal proved decisive in the face of numerous chances and superb saves by Ulsan’s goalkeeper Jo Hyeon‑woo .
Dortmund dominated possession early on but couldn’t extend their lead, thanks to continued heroics from Jo .
Ulsan showed some fightback after halftime, but Dortmund’s defense, led by Gregor Kobel, kept them at bay .
This win secured Dortmund top spot in Group F (7 points), ahead of Fluminense, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Ulsan, booking their place in the round of 16 .
They’ll now face the runner-up of Group E—River Plate, Inter Milan, or Monterrey, in their next match .
Key details:
🥅 Goal: Daniel Svensson, 36′ (assist: Bellingham).
🥅 Venue: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati.
✅ Outcome: Dortmund top Group F, progress to Round of 16.
🆚 Next match: Group E runner-up.
