Borussia Dortmund of the Swiss goalkeeper Gregor Kobel qualified for the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup. In Atlanta, the Germans beat Monterrey 2-1 thanks to a double of Guirassy.
The BVB will be opposed to the next round at Real Madrid for what will be a remake of the Champions League 2024 final. Borussia is the fifth European team to reach quarters after Real, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Chelsea. Palmeiras and Fluminense will be the two South American clubs in the running while the Al-Hilal Saudis constitute the surprise of the plateau.
Lack of precision
It was necessary to do not much so that Monterrey represents the Confederation of Concacaf (North America, Central and Caribbean) in the last eight of the competition as the “Rayados” dearly sold their skin. The Mexicans were sorely lacking in precision in front of the German cage, despite clear opportunities. Quite the opposite of Dortmund, which has had fewer opportunities, but with an additional goal on arrival.
The BVB owes it to its center center Serhou Guirassy, on its momentum of a remarkable season. He scored twice (14th/24th), each time after a collaboration with the winger Karim Adeyemi. Guirassy then missed two opportunities to drive the nail (31st/34th).
The Mexican team began to request Kobel, who has vetoed several times. Upon returning from the locker room, striker German Berterame gave hope to his own by marking a head in the small net after a corner (48th).
Kobel is a good guard
After which, the Dormund players tank, especially on their left side, bordering on drowning several times. Fortunately for them, the very stirring attacker Jesus Corona twice stranded alone against the goalkeeper (59th/64th). Monterrey still made the German defense tremble when his captain Sergio Ramos placed a head that came close to the post.
If accustomed to switching the matches at high stake throughout his career, with Real Madrid and the Spanish selection, the 39 -year -old veteran will not realize his dream of crossing the Merengues route. Borussia, too intermittent, will have to do a little more to rally the semi-finals on Saturday.
This article was published automatically. Source: ATS
