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Sundowns Top Group F at Club World Cup With Win Over Ulsan HD

The victory puts Sundowns in prime position to advance after Borussia Dortmund were held to a goalless draw.

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group F - Ulsan HD v Mamelodi Sundowns - Inter & Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U.S. - June 17, 2025  Mamelodi Sundowns fans celebrate after the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Nathan Ray Seebeck
Jun 17, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Ulsan HD defender Sangwoo Kang (13) controls the ball as Mamelodi Sundowns FC forward Tashreeq Matthews (17) defends during the second half during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Jun 17, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Mamelodi Sundowns FC forward Lebo Mothiba (35) passes the ball during the second half against Ulsan HD during a group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Inter&Co Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Um Won-sang of Ulsan HD FC (L) tries to move past Divine Lunga of Mamelodi Sundowns FC during their Group F match of the FIFA Club World Cup at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, on June 17, 2025, in this Reuters photo. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Iqraam Rayners struck nine minutes before halftime to secure the only goal in Orlando’s opening Group F match.
  • Play was delayed for over an hour when referee Clement Turpin halted the game due to a lightning threat.
  • Sundowns controlled more than 70 percent of possession but failed to convert several clear opportunities.
  • A 0-0 draw between Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund earlier in the day left Sundowns as clear leaders of Group F.
  • Coach Miguel Cardoso praised his squad’s tactical discipline and commitment while Ulsan’s Kim Pan-gon highlighted his players’ resilience.