Fluminense and Borussia Dortmund played a living match at the Metlife stadium, the two brilliant guards shone in a game that lacked goals but no action.
From the opening whistle, Fluminense took the initiative with Arias in particular dangerous, sculpting the open space and testing the defense of Dortmund early.
In a few minutes, he had already fired on the bar before Bensebaini picked up a yellow card for an imprudent challenge, giving the tone to a fiery competition.
Despite the slow start of Dortmund, they gradually developed in the game. Gross and Brandt linked perfectly to the 33rd minute, with Brandt weaving through the Fluminense back line before being refused by Fabio.
The assistant’s flag was raised for the offside, but it was nevertheless a promising moment for the Germans.
At the other end, Fluminense continued to threaten. Martinelli got closer to Brazilians in the first half with a powerful long-term effort that failed just beyond the position.
Honors even in our @Fifacwc opener. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/inxupw48cf
– Borussia Dortmund (@blackyellow) June 17, 2025
Nono and Arias both tested Kobel, who was forced to maintain the level of score. A particularly busy section for Dortmund goalkeeper came just after the half hour, while he was making Martinelli’s efforts, non-nases and rapid succession.
The second half resumed with Fluminense on the front foot. Hercules and Canobbio both had efforts to the goal, although their finish is a lot to be desired.
A confrontation between Everaldo and Kobel momentarily stopped the game, but the Dortmund cap was able to continue after treatment.
As the game progressed, the two managers turned to their benches. Dortmund made his debut at Jobe Bellingham in the 60th minute, replacing Gros, while Nmecha also came for Adeyemi.
Fluminense responded with multiple changes of their own, in particular Cano and Serna entering the fray.
The out-of-competition time of the second half occurred in the 69th minute when Kobel produced an astonishing double stop, first denying Everaldo, then reacting quickly to stop nono on the rebound.
End of the game! The flu supports 90 minutes, fights a lot and is 0-0 with Borussia Dortmund! 🇭🇺🇭🇺
Saturday has more FIFA club World Cup! Come on, Fluzão! #Fifacwc #TO COOKTHEWORLD pic.twitter.com/gpnzd8uftc
– Fluminense FC (@flumiminensefc) June 17, 2025
Dortmund’s best chance arrived late. In the 85th minute, Ryerson whipped a beautiful cross which found SVENSSON, whose head was richer.
Then, in the dying moments of stoppage time, Niklas Sule almost seized a dramatic winner for BVB.
In the highest corner, his powerful head was brilliantly saved by Fabio, preserving the dead end and winning its side.
