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Fluminense were left ruing a series of missed chances as they played out a goalless draw with Borussia Dortmund in their opening Group F clash at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in Miami. Despite dominating the match from start to finish, the Brazilian side were repeatedly frustrated by Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, who produced a string of stunning saves to secure a valuable point for the German club. Making their return to the Club World Cup after finishing runners-up in 2023, Fluminense came out with purpose and intensity. Jhon Arias, full of energy on the right flank, led the early charge, forcing Kobel into a smart stop before testing him again with a low drive. In contrast, Dortmund looked sluggish, and their only real chance in the opening stages came when Karim Adeyemi whipped in a low ball that narrowly evaded Serhou Guirassy in the six-yard box. The Tricolor continued to apply pressure, with Hércules and Matheus Martinelli both going close. Martinelli’s curled effort from ...