Germany vs Netherlands Nations League match ended 1-0. Watch the thrilling highlights of this intense game where Germany secured a narrow victory. Catch all the key moments, goals, and match-winning plays in this exciting clash between two football giants.
Germany secured their spot in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals on Monday, thanks to a dream debut goal from Jamie Leweling in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in Group A3.
Germany vs Netherlands 1-0 Highlights
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The 23-year-old midfielder, one of two debutants for Germany, had an early goal disallowed for offside in the second minute. However, Leweling redeemed himself in the 64th minute, striking the ball into the top corner after a Dutch defensive error from a corner kick.
With this win, Germany now sits comfortably at the top of the group with 10 points from four matches, securing their place in the last eight. The Netherlands trail by five points in second, ahead of Hungary on goal difference, while Bosnia sits at the bottom with just one point after a 2-0 defeat against Hungary.
Germany’s coach Julian Nagelsmann praised his team, saying, “The first half was exceptionally good. After the break, they changed things around, and we didn’t defend as well. But we fully deserved the win. Our goal now is to maintain consistency in results.”
Germany dominated the early exchanges, with chances falling to Tim Kleindienst and Maximilian Mittelstaedt, as the Dutch struggled to keep pace. The pressure continued in the second half, with Serge Gnabry coming close before Leweling eventually sealed the win with his composed finish.
Despite a mostly anonymous performance, the Netherlands almost equalized in the 77th minute when Xavi Simons’ shot rattled the crossbar. Mittelstaedt also narrowly missed adding a second for Germany minutes later, with his deflected shot sailing just wide.
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman admitted his dissatisfaction with the performance, saying, “The Germans were better, faster, and physically stronger. We lost control in midfield and didn’t execute our plan to press higher on the right side.”
Germany’s victory was secured in part by debutant goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, who made a crucial save in the 90th minute, denying a powerful shot from Donyell Malen.
