Mamelodi Sundowns Secure Historic First FIFA Club World Cup Win Over Ulsan

Mamelodi Sundowns secured a historic 1-0 victory over Ulsan HD in the FIFA Club World Cup group stage, marking the first win for an African team in the tournament this year. The match, delayed by an hour due to a severe electrical storm, saw Iqraam Rayners score the decisive goal in the 36th minute following a clever pass from Lucas Ribeiro. Despite Ulsan's attempts to equalize, including a near miss in the 80th minute, Sundowns' goalkeeper Ronwen Williams made crucial saves to maintain the clean sheet. The South African champions dominated possession and controlled the match, earning them the top spot in Group F after matchday one. Coach Miguel Cardoso praised his team's energy and discipline, while Ulsan's manager Kim Pan-gon noted his players' efforts despite the loss. Sundowns will next face Borussia Dortmund, while Ulsan takes on Fluminense as the group stage continues.