Niko Kovac is happy with the progress of Borussia Dortmund's preseason training.

Borussia Dortmund, nicknamed "The Yellow and Black," won a friendly match at the Japan National Stadium, defeating FC Tokyo 1-0 after Fabio Silva scored in the second half. Head coach Niko Kovac stated that the team was happy to return to Germany with a victory and was satisfied with the current progress of training.

In the 54th minute of the second half, Dortmund launched an attack with a cross, and Fabio Silva received the ball, turned and fired a low shot into the net, giving Dortmund a 1-0 lead.

Ultimately, Borussia Dortmund defeated FC Tokyo 1-0 in this friendly match.

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said, "It's always pleasing to win the last game before going home. It's been a very successful week, and we've achieved many of our goals. There are still some players who haven't returned, but in this game, especially in the first half, you could see that the players on the field are on a completely different level."

“We played very well in the first half and created three or four good scoring opportunities, but we just didn’t take them. The conditions for this match were indeed quite difficult, especially after the heavy rain. After the rain stopped, the ground was still very hot, making it difficult to breathe, and I know very well how much effort the players put in during the match.”

In addition, Dortmund defender Valdemar Anton said, "I feel very good and in good physical condition. After the first rain shower, we had to temporarily return to the pitch, which was indeed a bit tiring. But overall, it was a good test for players making their first appearance."

“We controlled the game firmly in the first half and created a lot of opportunities to take the lead. We must take those opportunities better and do a better job in the attacking third. I’m happy to take the win here, and this Japan Tour event has finally come to a perfect end.”

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