Borussia Dortmund secures win against FC Tokyo in final summer match

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Borussia Dortmund secures win against FC Tokyo in final summer match
Summary

Borussia Dortmund played FC Tokyo in a friendly match on August 1, 2026, and achieved victory. Coach Niko Kovac noted that despite difficult conditions, the team's first-half performance showed quality, creating multiple scoring chances. Waldemar Anton described it as a good test for players who participated for the first time, despite some fatigue due to a rain delay. Kovac reported minor injuries to players Carney and Enzo, which will be evaluated upon returning home. The team considers the tour a success, having built on training progress during their time in Japan.

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  • Borussia Dortmund won their final friendly match against FC Tokyo
  • Niko Kovac emphasized the quality displayed in the first half
  • Waldemar Anton felt positive about the team's performance despite rain delays
  • Carney and Enzo sustained minor injuries to be assessed later
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  • 3:10 PMYahoo SportsVictory at FC Tokyo: What Ricken, Kovac, and Anton had to say about the tour finale
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“In the end, there’s no substitute for a win, even if it was just a friendly. It’s important to me that the players were rewarded – they deserve it for the way they represented BVB on this tri...

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