Overview
- Fluminense held Borussia Dortmund to a goalless draw in their Club World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
- Veteran center back Thiago Silva marshaled the Brazilian side’s defense with authoritative interventions to stifle Dortmund’s forwards.
- Colombian winger Jhon Arias generated several clear scoring opportunities for Fluminense during the first half.
- Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a vital save in the 69th minute to preserve the clean sheet.
- Group F action shifts to Orlando where Mamelodi Sundowns will take on Ulsan as both teams aim for knockout qualification.