Iqraam Rayners convinced Mamelodi Sundowns can get result against Borussia Dortmund & Fluminense in Club World Cup to advance - 'We just need to keep on helping each other'

Premier Soccer League champions Mamelodi Sundowns are part of the 32 teams playing in the ongoing Fifa Club World Cup in the United States.

They started their campaign with a 1-0 win over Ulsan HD in the Group F assignment played on Wednesday morning.

Masandawana are on top of their pool with maximum points, followed by Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense, who are on one point each.

Rayners scored the only goal of the game, but his other two efforts were ruled out owing to a handball and an offside, respectively.

Masandawana dominated proceedings, with players underlining their quality in the biggest stage at the club level.

The Bafana Bafana international was happy with the support every player received on the pitch, insisting the South African outfit can make the knockout phase.

“It always feels good to score goals, and I just need to keep on pushing, focus on the next two games, and that’s what matters," he told the media.

"Every game will be special for us, we are playing against big teams in this tournament, and I’m happy for my teammates for the fight and the victory.

“Yes, I believe we will [reach second phase], and for us as a team, we just need to take it one game at a time.

"We need to focus on the next one and whatever happens in the next one happens, but I think we can go through and we just need to keep on helping each other fighting and that’s all," Rayners concluded.

Sundowns' resolve will be tested on Saturday when they play the Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in a vital game that might shape their future in the competition.

A win will seal their knockout phase ticket, while a loss might put them in a tricky situation if Fluminense beat Ulsan HD in another game in the pool.