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Serhou Guirassy Shines as Borussia Dortmund Edge Past Sergio Ramos' Monterrey to Reach Club World Cup Quarterfinals. |
Serhou Guirassy kept his rich scoring streak going, helping Borussia Dortmund down Monterrey 2-1 and pushing his team into the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Monday. The forward netted both of his goals in the first half, and after German Berterame pulled one back, the Bundesliga giants defended tenaciously to protect the lead. Legendary ex-Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos nearly levelled in the final moments but missed the target with his header, leaving Dortmund poised to meet the Spaniards next after they beat Juventus earlier in the day.
I think I could have scored at least three goals but I am happy to have helped the team win, Guirassy told DAZN. I expect a very tough game. Real Madrid want to go through so it will be a tough test, but we will be prepared.
Following a string of matches under the searing midday sun during the tournament group stage, Dortmund welcomed the air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz Stadium, allowing them to lift the tempo and chase victory more comfortably.
Monterrey boss Domenec Torrent kept insisting all week that sturdy defending was the only way his team could beat Dortmund, but within fourteen minutes his plan was shaken.
