Fluminense 0-0 Dortmund in their Group F Club World Cup debut in New Jersey on Tuesday, lamenting missed opportunities at MetLife Stadium.
First Half Dominance
Fluminense FC dominated the first half against the Bundesliga team, but Dortmund’s goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made several excellent saves to thwart the Brazilian side in front of a largely supportive crowd.
Following a difficult first half where Dortmund couldn’t establish control and had no shots on target, Kobel made a stunning double-save in the middle of the second half, while both teams’ desperate attempts in the closing moments yielded no goals.
Arias and Martinelli Denied
Waving a flag As their team applied early pressure, Fluminense supporters showed up early and applauded noisily. In the 17th minute, winger Jhon Arias’s attempt towards the top corner was stopped by Kobel.
Gabriel Martinelli, a midfielder for Fluminense, came within a hair’s breadth of scoring in the 34th minute, and two minutes later, Kobel produced another outstanding stop against Arias.
In the 69th minute, Kobel stopped Fluminense attacker Everaldo strong attempt from outside the area and jumped to stop midfielder Nonato’s subsequent attempt.
Weather Conditions and Match Attendance in New Jersey
Players enjoyed cloudy skies and temperate temperatures in front of a small audience of 34,736 in the approximately 82,000-seat NFL stadium, as the intense heat in the US raised concerns for welfare throughout the tournament.
FIFA Club World Cup: Upcoming Group F Fixtures
Dortmund is set to take on Mamelodi Sundowns in Cincinnati, while Fluminense will head back to MetLife Stadium to square off against Ulsan HD on Saturday.
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