Match report

Germany Secures Victory 1-0 Over Netherlands in UEFA Nations League

Germany
Germany
1–0
FT
Netherlands
Netherlands
Oct 14, 2024

Germany held off a determined Netherlands side to secure a 1-0 victory in their UEFA Nations League clash, thanks to a goal from J. Leweling. The match was marked by crucial substitutions and a notable goal cancellation following VAR review.

Key Facts

  • • Germany 1-0 Netherlands
  • • J. Leweling scored the winning goal at 64 minutes
  • • Goal cancelled for Germany at 4 minutes due to VAR
  • • T. Reijnders and Mats Wieffer received yellow cards for Netherlands
  • • Xavi Simons received a yellow card in stoppage time

Lineups

Germany

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 O. Baumann (G)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (D)
  • 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 15 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 18 M. Mittelstädt (D)
  • 19 A. Stiller (M)
  • 16 A. Pavlović (M)
  • 20 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 17 F. Wirtz (M)
  • 7 J. Leweling (M)
  • 9 T. Kleindienst (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 R. Andrich
  • 14 K. Schade
  • 10 J. Burkardt
  • 3 W. Anton
  • 21 R. Gosens
  • 4 J. Tah
  • 13 D. Undav
  • 22 J. Blaswich
  • 12 A. Nübel
  • 5 P. Groß

Netherlands

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 22 D. Dumfries (D)
  • 6 S. de Vrij (D)
  • 5 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 3 J. Hato (D)
  • 8 R. Gravenberch (M)
  • 16 Q. Timber (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 14 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 11 C. Gakpo (M)
  • 9 B. Brobbey (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 M. Wieffer
  • 18 D. Malen
  • 12 J. Frimpong
  • 10 J. Zirkzee
  • 2 L. Geertruida
  • 13 N. Olij
  • 17 J. Kluivert
  • 20 G. Til
  • 23 M. Flekken
  • 21 I. Maatsen
  • 15 M. de Ligt

Timeline

  1. Germany
    4' Germany Var · Goal cancelled
    J. Leweling
  2. Netherlands
    30' Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    T. Reijnders

    Foul

  3. Netherlands
    46' Netherlands subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Q. Timber · On: Mats Wieffer
  4. Netherlands
    46' Netherlands subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Reijnders · On: D. Malen
  5. Netherlands
    63' Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    Mats Wieffer

    Argument

  6. Germany
    64' Germany Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Leweling · Assist: N. Schlotterbeck
  7. Netherlands
    65' Netherlands subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gakpo · On: Jeremie Frimpong
  8. Netherlands
    75' Netherlands subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Brobbey · On: J. Zirkzee
  9. Germany
    77' Germany subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pavlovic · On: K. Schade
  10. Netherlands
    80' Netherlands subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Gravenberch · On: L. Geertruida
  11. Germany
    82' Germany subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Kleindienst · On: Jonathan Burkardt
  12. Germany
    82' Germany subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Stiller · On: Waldemar Anton
  13. Germany
    87' Germany subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Leweling · On: R. Gosens
  14. Netherlands
    90'+3 Netherlands Card · Yellow Card
    Xavi Simons

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Germany Netherlands
Fouls 10 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 87%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 3
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 499 523
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 5 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 428 453
Shots Inside Box 12 1
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 1 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Leweling's goal at 64 minutes broke the deadlock and shifted the momentum towards Germany
  • ▸ Netherlands made several substitutions but could not level the scoreline