Nations League
Netherlands v Germany LIVE from 20:45
The battle for Nations League group victory between Germany and the Netherlands remains exciting. The two rivals drew 2-2 in a thrilling classic in Amsterdam on Tuesday and are level on points in Group 3 of League A.
The shock for the sleepy Germans came after almost exactly 100 seconds in the Johan Cruijff Arena: Following a long clearance, Brian Brobbey laid off to Ryan Gravenberch with his chest, who sent Tijjani Reijnders on his way into no-man's-land of the DFB defense, which had moved high up the pitch, and the Milan legionnaire shot in confidently alone in front of Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
The visitors then had a bit of luck, such as when Xavi Simons' shot was saved by ter Stegen (21st), but worked their way back into the game with great commitment. The equalizer by Deniz Undav, who replaced Niclas Füllkrug after he suffered a hamstring injury, was not entirely deserved after intense pressing (38'). Neo-captain Joshua Kimmich completed the turnaround shortly before the break (45.+3).
Dumfries scores the final goal
The Netherlands found the ideal answer right after the restart thanks to Denzel Dumfries (50') and clearly wanted more. The big chances failed to materialize, however, as the game lurched towards its conclusion. There was no more lucky punch.
The parallel match in Group 3 between Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina also ended in a draw, but without any goals. Salzburg's Amar Dedic and Jusuf Gazibegovic from Sturm Graz played the full game for the visitors in Budapest.
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