Borussia Dortmund secures 1-0 win against FC Tokyo in Japan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Borussia Dortmund finished their 2026 pre-season tour of Japan with a 1-0 victory over FC Tokyo on August 1. Fábio Silva scored the only goal of the match in the 54th minute after a scoreless first half marked by heavy rain and long-range attempts from FC Tokyo. Dortmund had a strong start, controlling possession but struggled to create clear chances. The team will now prepare for their upcoming match against Arsenal in London next Saturday.
- •Fábio Silva scores second-half goal for Dortmund.
- •Match played under heavy rain, leading to a 15-minute stoppage.
- •Dortmund maintained over 75% possession in the first half.
- •Chukwumeka left the match with a suspected knee injury.
- •Dortmund's next match is against Arsenal on August 5.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund win pre-season game in Tokyo amid Chukwuemekas injury scare
- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Dortmund rap up pre-season tour of Japan with 1-0 win over FC Tokyo
"Borussia Dortmund won the second match of their pre-season tour in Japan 1-0 at Tokyo FC on Saturday but lost Carney Chukwuemeka on a suspected knee injury. Fábio Silva netted the winner in the 54th minute of a match at National Stadium that was interrupted for almost half an hour in the first half due to heavy rain.
"Borussia Dortmund rounded off their 2026 pre-season tour of Japan with a 1-0 win over FC Tokyo today. A solitary second-half goal from Fábio Silva was enough for Niko Kovač's men to leave the Land o...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 1:03 PMDortmund win pre-season game in Tokyo amid Chukwuemekas injury scare
Borussia Dortmund won the second match of their pre-season tour in Japan 1-0 at Tokyo FC on Saturday but lost Carney Chukwuemeka on a suspected knee injury. Fábio Silva netted the winner in the 54th minute of a match at National Stadium that was interrupted for almost half an hour in the first half due to heavy rain.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 12:19 PMDortmund rap up pre-season tour of Japan with 1-0 win over FC Tokyo
Borussia Dortmund rounded off their 2026 pre-season tour of Japan with a 1-0 win over FC Tokyo today. A solitary second-half goal from Fábio Silva was enough for Niko Kovač's men to leave the Land o...
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