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Germany also wins its second friendly match before the home European Championship.
The international press reviews of the victory over the Netherlands.
Frankfurt - The delicate flame is slowly becoming a blazing flame: Germany continues to ignite euphoria among its fans, the second victory within four days against a major football power is the signal they were hoping for 80 days before the European Championship in their own country.
After the 2-0 win over France on Saturday, the DFB team beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Tuesday evening.
Germany slips to victory over the Netherlands in Frankfurt
Even though national coach Julian Nagelsmann complained about the pitch in Frankfurt and revealed a lot of potential for improvement, the international break this March was probably just to his liking.
Because against both the Équipe Tricolore and the Elftal there were phases of football to be seen that the German national team had not shown for a long time.
Time and time again the combinations were fluid, with the pace setter Toni Kroos accelerating the game in the direction of the “magicians” in the attacking midfield.
Niclas Füllkrug scored late to make it 2-1 for Germany.
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Füllkrug's millimeter goal gives Germany a late win against the Netherlands
Jamal Musiala had terrible standing problems against the Netherlands, but like Florian Wirtz was once again a great asset.
After the game, Nagelsmann also had special praise for DFB newcomer Maximilian Mittelstädt, who had a big part in the early deficit against the Dutch (Veerman, 4th), but equalized with a dream goal just a few minutes later (11th).
There were good chances on both sides in the second half: Substitute Niclas Füllkrug then maneuvered a corner into the Dutch box with his shoulder after 85 minutes - the goal-line technique ultimately indicated that the full extent of the ball must have been behind the line .
The hit could not be seen with the naked eye.
The international press also attested to the DFB team's strong performance once again.
We have summarized the reactions here.
International press reviews on the DFB victory over the Netherlands: Netherlands
De Telegraaf:
“Oranje loses against Germany in the final phase after an early lead”
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De Volkskrant:
“Germany plays much better football than the Netherlands”
NOS:
“The outstanding Verbruggen and the Dutch team bow to the German substitute Füllkrug in the final phase”
AD.nl:
“Oranje swallows a bitter friendly defeat in Germany because of millimeter work”
Voetbal international:
“Verbruggen comes too late: Netherlands loses to Germany”
International press reviews on the DFB victory over the Netherlands: France
L'Équipe:
“Germany dominates the Netherlands and gains self-confidence for their home European Championships”
International press reviews on the DFB victory over the Netherlands: Spain
Marca:
“Germany also wins thanks to Kroos, who played for 90 minutes”
As:
“Germany is dreaming big with Kroos: a corner taken by the Madrilenian and converted by Füllkrug brought down the Dutch team led by Memphis and Verbruggen.
The Netherlands were also unable to beat Kroos and Germany."
Mundo Deportivo:
“Kroos' Germany continues its recovery: Germany beat the Netherlands 2-1 this Tuesday, achieving its second win in a row following the return of Toni Kroos.
At least for now it seems as if the crisis from November has been overcome with two disappointing defeats."
International press reviews on the DFB victory over the Netherlands: Austria and Switzerland
Kronen-Zeitung:
“Germany scores a hit against ÖFB opponents the Netherlands”
Standard:
“Germany also beats the Netherlands”
Blick:
“Germany defeats the Dutch thanks to a millimeter goal”