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Silva scores to lead Borussia Dortmund past FC Tokyo 1-0

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Silva scores to lead Borussia Dortmund past FC Tokyo 1-0
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Borussia Dortmund secured a 1-0 victory over FC Tokyo in a preseason friendly on August 1. Fabio Silva scored the sole goal in the 54th minute after a scoreless first half. The match saw both teams create chances, with Dortmund's Drewes making crucial saves. The game was played in challenging weather conditions with heavy rain and a thunderstorm warning. Dortmund's Japan Tour concludes with this match, and they will return to Germany for their next friendly against FC Arsenal on August 9.

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  • •Fabio Silva scored the only goal in the 54th minute.
  • •The match took place in Tokyo with over 32,000 spectators.
  • •Borussia Dortmund faced difficult weather with heavy rain.
  • •Drewes made key saves to maintain the clean sheet.
  • •Dortmund will play FC Arsenal next on August 9.
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  • 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Silva's goal secures 1-0 victory over FC Tokyo
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