Lucas Ribeiro scored a surprising particular person objective to present Mamelodi Sundowns an early lead in opposition to 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 by means of 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 the 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 by means of 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 stress, Mamelodi goalkeeper Williams tried a go out from the again however bought all of it fallacious and the ball fell to Felix Nmecha and he fired into the empty internet 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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