Lucas Ribeiro scored a shocking particular person objective to offer Mamelodi Sundowns an early lead towards Borussia Dortmund just for the benefit to be worn out following a second of insanity from goalkeeper Ronwen Williams..
The South African aspect, who beat Ulsan of their opening recreation in the USA, had already come shut via Tashreeq Matthews – Gregor Kobel parrying his shot – when Ribeiro struck after 11 minutes.
Matthews picked out the quantity 10 in midfield and Ribeiro immediately turned Niklas Sule earlier than operating in direction of objective. He skipped previous Waldemar Anton to go clear after which calmly slotted previous Kobel along with his left foot.
10′ @Masandawana take the lead via Ribeiro!
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Dortmund have been rocking however have been handed a route again into the sport simply 5 minutes later.
Below little strain, Mamelodi goalkeeper Williams tried a go out from the again however obtained all of it improper and the ball fell to Felix Nmecha and he fired into the empty web from 10 yards.
Williams redeemed himself partially with a superb close-range save to disclaim Serhou Guirassy in a frantic opening 20 minutes.
16′ Nmecha ranges it for @BVB — recreation on!
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