Dortmund Wins Monterrey By 2–1 to Reach Club WC Quarterfinal

Round of 16 at the Club World Cup, Borussia Dortmund took a strong early lead with two well-placed goals by striker Serhou Guirassy. The first came in the 14th minute when Karim Adeyemi passed the ball neatly to Guirassy, who calmly struck it into the net just inside the near post. Ten minutes later, the same duo combined again. This time, Adeyemi found space behind Monterrey’s defense and crossed to Guirassy, who finished cleanly at the top of the penalty area. By halftime, Dortmund led 2-0, and both players were growing in confidence.

Dortmund Start Strong With Two Quick Goals

The match began with great intensity. It didn’t take long for Dortmund to find their rhythm. In the 14th minute, striker Serhou Guirassy scored the opening goal. Midfielder Karim Adeyemi made a clever run and passed the ball to Guirassy, who calmly shot the ball into the net. The goalkeeper couldn’t stop it. The goal gave Dortmund confidence and put pressure on Monterrey.

Just ten minutes later, Dortmund scored again. Once more, Adeyemi played an important role. He dribbled past defenders and passed the ball back to Guirassy, who shot from the edge of the box. The ball went in beautifully, making it 2-0. Guirassy was very happy and celebrated with his teammates. After the match, he said

“I’m very proud to score twice today. We played well in the first half and took our chances.”

Monterrey Fight Back in the Second Half With 1 Goal

Even though they were losing, Monterrey didn’t give up. They came out stronger in the second half. Just three minutes after the restart, they scored a goal. Midfielder Jesús Corona crossed the ball into the penalty area. It was headed down by Érick Aguirre, and German Berterame finished it with a quick shot. The goal made the score 2-1 and brought Monterrey back into the game.

After the goal, Monterrey controlled the ball more. They passed well and tried to break through Dortmund’s defense. They had several chances to score, including a shot that hit the post. Dortmund’s goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made two very good saves to keep his team ahead. Monterrey’s players looked hungry and pushed hard for an equalizer. The crowd got louder, hoping for a comeback.

Dortmund Stay Calm and Defend Their Lead

As Monterrey kept attacking, Dortmund had to stay strong. Their defenders worked very hard. Waldemar Anton and other defenders blocked many shots and cleared the ball safely. The midfielders came back to help and made it difficult for Monterrey to move forward. The whole Dortmund team defended as one unit.

Coach Niko Kovač made smart substitutions. He brought on Pascal Grob and Jobe Bellingham to give the team more control in midfield. Even though Monterrey had more possession in the second half, Dortmund’s defense didn’t let them score again. The final whistle came, and Dortmund held on to their 2-1 lead.

Kovač said after the match,

“We played a good first half and showed character in the second. It was not easy, but we stayed together and got the win.”

Sad Moment for the Bellingham Brothers

One sad moment in the match came when Jobe Bellingham, Dortmund’s young midfielder, got a yellow card. It was his second yellow in the tournament, which means he will miss the next game due to suspension. That next game is against Real Madrid, where his older brother Jude Bellingham plays. Many fans were excited to see the two brothers play against each other. But now that won’t happen in this tournament.

Coach Kovač spoke about this, saying, “It’s sad for the fans and for the Bellingham family. But Jobe is still young. He has a bright future, and there will be many more chances ahead.”

Dortmund Will Face Real Madrid on Quarter Finals

After this hard-fought win, Borussia Dortmund have qualified for the Club World Cup quarterfinals, where they will play Real Madrid, one of the strongest teams in the world. It will be a big challenge, but Dortmund are ready to fight. Players like Guirassy, Adeyemi, and goalkeeper Kobel are in good form. The match will take place in New Jersey, and fans are expecting another exciting game.

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