For Mamelodi Sundowns, it’s a case of win or bust. Anything less than victory against Fluminense will see them boarding the next flight home.
Group F at the FIFA Club World Cup reaches its climax with Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund and Mamelodi Sundowns all vying for a place in the last 16.
Ulsan HD of the Republic of Korea have already been eliminated following back-to-back defeats in their opening two matches.
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The top two teams from each group will progress to the knockout phase of the expanded global showpiece currently being staged in the United States.
Fluminense sit at the top of Group F with four points after a goalless draw against Dortmund and a 4-2 victory over Ulsan. Dortmund are also on four points but trail the Brazilians on goal difference.
For Mamelodi Sundowns, it’s a case of win or bust. Anything less than victory against Fluminense will see them boarding the next flight home to South Africa.
Masandawana are on three points going into the decisive fixture, having beaten Ulsan and narrowly lost to Dortmund.
All the Permutations in Group F
Fluminense
They will secure their place in the round of 16 if they avoid defeat against Sundowns. They could also progress even if they lose, provided Dortmund are beaten by Ulsan in what would be a surprise result.
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund will guarantee their place in the next round with a win or draw against Ulsan. A defeat might still see them qualify, depending on the result of the Sundowns-Fluminense clash.
Mamelodi Sundowns
The Betway Premiership champions must win to remain in the competition and nothing else will suffice. All matches in Group F will kick off simultaneously at 9pm South African time.
The two teams progressing from Group F will await the final standings in Group E to determine their next opponents.
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Inter Milan and River Plate are currently favourites to qualify, although FC Monterrey remain in contention for a knockout berth.
