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Silva's Strike Seals Dortmund's Japanese Tour Finale
1 Aug
Summary
- Fábio Silva scored the lone goal in the 54th minute.
- The match experienced a 15-minute delay due to heavy rain.
- Dortmund concluded their pre-season tour of Japan with this victory.
Borussia Dortmund concluded their 2026 pre-season tour of Japan with a narrow 1-0 victory against FC Tokyo. Fábio Silva's decisive goal in the 54th minute sealed the win for Niko Kovač's team, allowing them to depart Japan on a positive note.
The match was significantly impacted by adverse weather, with heavy rain leading to a 15-minute suspension of play. Despite controlling over 75% of possession in the initial stages and creating several chances, Dortmund struggled to break down FC Tokyo's defense.
Carney Chukwumeka's suspected knee injury added to Dortmund's concerns during the first half. However, after the break, Silva's clinical finish proved to be the difference. Kovač utilized his full squad, making eight substitutions in the latter stages of the game.
Dortmund's victory in Japan marks the end of their pre-season tour. They will now prepare to face Arsenal in London next Saturday, shifting their focus to upcoming challenges.
