A second-half brace from USA international Christian Pulisic secured Borussia Dortmund victory in their International Champions Cup clash against Liverpool on Sunday, despite the 'Reds having the better of the game.
Liverpool started well in Charlotte, stroking the ball about confidently despite the intense heat.
Goal-mouth action was at a premium in the first half, though Loris Karius almost handed Dortmund an opener as he raced off his line and shanked a clearance into the German's path, but he could only fire wide from just inside the Liverpool half.
The 'Reds' suffered a blow with just 18 minutes gone as Joel Matip limped off to be replaced by Joe Gomez, but it wasn't long until they were ahead.
A corner down the left was taken quickly for Andy Robertson and his clipped cross was perfect for Virgil van Dijk to rise unmarked and power a header beyond Marwin Hitz and into the back of the Dortmund net.