Jobe Bellingham Nets Debut Goal in Dortmund’s 4-3 Club World Cup Victory Over Sundowns
Jobe Bellingham Shines in Dortmund Debut with Debut Goal in Club World Cup Thriller
[Image 1: Jobe Bellingham celebrating his goal for Borussia Dortmund against Mamelodi Sundowns.]
Jobe Bellingham announced his arrival at Borussia Dortmund in style, scoring his first goal for the club during a dramatic 4-3 Club World Cup victory over South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns. The 19-year-old midfielder, who joined the Bundesliga side from Sunderland in a £32 million deal earlier this month, showcased his potential with a composed first-half strike.
Rapid Start and Early Drama
The match began explosively as Sundowns shocked Dortmund with an 11th-minute opener. Lucas Ribeiro sliced through Dortmund’s defense, dribbling from the halfway line before slotting past goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. However, the lead lasted just five minutes. Sundowns’ keeper Ronwen Williams gifted Dortmund an equalizer with a catastrophic short pass to Nico Schlotterbeck, who squared it for Niclas Füllkrug to tap in.
Dortmund then took control. Julian Brandt and Sebastien Haller combined for a slick one-two, with the latter heading home in the 29th minute. Bellingham stole the spotlight just before halftime, firing a pinpoint half-volley into the bottom corner from inside the box to make it 3-1.
[Image 2: Bellingham’s celebration after his clinical finish extends Dortmund’s lead.]
Second-Half Rollercoaster
Dortmund appeared to seal the win in the 60th minute when Daniel Svensson’s cross deflected off Sundowns’ Khuliso Mudau into the net. But Sundowns fought back instantly. Teboho Mokoena’s free-kick found Peter Shalulile, whose header hit the post but bounced back for him to nod in. Substitute Lebo Mothiba then set up a tense finale with a 90th-minute strike, though Dortmund held firm to secure the win.
Following in Jude’s Footsteps
Jobe’s move to Dortmund mirrors his older brother Jude’s path, who became a club legend before joining Real Madrid in 2023. The younger Bellingham, however, is determined to forge his own identity. After 43 appearances for Sunderland last season—helping them earn Premier League promotion—he was named Championship Young Player of the Season. His maturity and versatility have already impressed Dortmund fans.
[Image 3: Dortmund players celebrate as they clinch a hard-fought 4-3 victory.]
What’s Next?
Dortmund’s Club World Cup campaign continues as they eye a maiden title. For Jobe, this debut goal is just the start. As he adapts to Bundesliga demands, his performance signals bright prospects for both club and player.
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Images: [1] Bellingham scores his debut goal; [2] Bellingham celebrates; [3] Dortmund’s team victory celebration.
Condensed from original article by Abdi Rashid and Reuters. Updated: 19:45 BST, 22 June 2025.
