Recap: Ulsan HD VS Fluminense 2025-06-21
Fluminense Fires 4 Past Ulsan HD: "Dominance" Achieved, Predictions Humiliated
In a match that had the drama of a Netflix series where the protagonist also wins the lottery, Fluminense obliterated expectations (and Ulsan HD’s defense) with a 4-2 romp in Group F’s second matchday of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. The game, played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (not Ohio, thanks for asking), saw Fluminense’s "dominate" mantra morph into a literal verb, per coach’s orders.
The Stats That Made Us All Feel Old:
- Fluminense: 4 goals, 0 penalties, and a 78% possession rate that made Ulsan’s backline feel like it was on a 3-hour Zoom call.
- Ulsan HD: 2 goals, 100% more “near-misses” than their 1-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns, and a baffling decision to gift Germán Cano space to score twice.
- Predictions: Fluminense was supposed to win 3-0. They won 4-2. The oddsmakers are now being forced to rewatch every sports documentary they ever binged.
The Stars of the Show:
- Germán Cano (Fluminense): Returned from injury to do what he does best—exist as a human highlight reel. Two goals, zero apologies.
- Erick Farias (Ulsan HD): Brazil’s answer to “What if Mo Salah played for a K-League side?” He had one shot on target. It was also the only shot Ulsan had.
Why It Matters:
Fluminense now sits comfortably in Group F with 4 points, while Ulsan HD musters a single point and a growing sense of existential dread. For context, Fluminense created 18 scoring chances (per the universe’s new math), while Ulsan’s “chances” mostly involved hoping for a Fluminense own goal.
Streaming Sideline:
Fans who braved the 2 a.m. kickoff (UTC) on DAZN were rewarded with a free, pirated-free stream. Those who tried to cheat and use “free” pirate sites? They’re currently typing “how to unbrick my phone” into Google.
Final Verdict:
Fluminense: 4. Ulsan HD: 2. The pregame prediction: 3-0 Fluminense. Reality: “This game’s over by halftime, bro.”
Group F just got way more interesting. Welcome to the Club World Cup, where even the favorites occasionally make sports writers look like geniuses. (Spoiler: They’re not.) 🏆🔥
Created: June 22, 2025, 3:43 p.m. GMT