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Germany played out a closely-contested 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their second game of League A Group 3 in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday, September 10. Despite dropping points, the Germans retain top spot by virtue of a superior goal difference, while their hosts remain in second place.
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Much like the Netherlands, Germany made just one change to the XI that smashed Hungary in the last outing. Julian Nagelsmann brought in Deniz Undav to replace Niclas Fullkrug. However, the visitors had their backs against the wall from the start as the hosts grabbed an early lead via Tijjani Reijnders, with Ryan Gravenberch assisting the goal.
However, Germany did not sit back and continued attacking, with Deniz Undav finding the leveler with a thumping effort for his first goal for his nation. Shortly after, the former Brighton & Hove Albion striker was in the mix again as he provided an assist for Joshua Kimmich to score to make it 2-1. Despite not being at their best, Germany led the Netherlands at the interval.
Much like the first half, Germany looked vulnerable early in the second period as well and were punished after lackluster defending. Brian Brobbey held his own in their box and assisted an unmarked Denzel Dumfries to make it 2-2 with a tap-in at the far post. Despite having slightly more of the ball, the visitors were unable to find an opening.
When they did break through on goal, Florian Wirtz's delicate flick found Kai Havertz at the far post. However, the Arsenal forward bundled his attempt over the crossbar from close range. Besides that, Nagelsmann's men could not create much in the second period despite multiple substitutions. Germany held on and secured a 2-2 draw, and on that note, let's take a look at their player ratings.
Germany Player Ratings
Marc-Andre ter Stegen - 6.5/10
Ter Stegen made two decent saves in the match to keep Germany in the game and also played one key pass.
Joshua Kimmich - 7.5/10
Kimmich won one duel, making two clearances and one interception. He also scored the goal to make it 2-1 to Germany, and played one key pass as well.
Jonathan Tah - 6.5/10
Tah looked off the mark as he failed to win any of his five duels, and was also booked for repeated fouling.
Nico Schlotterbeck - 7/10
Schlotterbeck won five duels and made four clearances and one block. He also played one key pass and three long balls to open up the play for his team.
David Raum - 7/10
Raum won both of his duels and also made one clearance, one interception and one tackle. He was effective going forward, playing two key passes and four accurate crosses.
Robert Andrich - 7/10
Andrich had a good game in midfield, passing the ball with 97% accuracy and also winning two duels.
Pascal Groß - 7/10
Groß had a good game as well, passing the ball with 96% accuracy, including two crossses and one key pass. He also won three duels.
Florian Wirtz - 7.5/10
Wirtz was highly active in attack for Germany, passing the ball with 88% accuracy, including four key passes. He also attempted four shots with just one on target and completed three dribbles.
Kai Havertz - 6.5/10
Havertz had one glorious chance to score in the second half but missed from close-range. He won four duels and played two key passes.
Jamal Musiala - 6.5/10
Musiala had an uncharacteristically quiet game as he was marked well by the Dutch side.
Deniz Undav - 8.5/10
Undav was Germany's best player on the pitch as he bagged one goal and one assist in his first start for the country. He also played a total of five key passes.
Substitutes
Waldemar Anton - 6.5/10
Anton replaced Tah and put in a decent shift at the back.
Aleksandar Pavlovic - 6.5/10
He came on shortly after the hour-mark and put in a good performance.
Maximilian Beier - 7/10
Beier won two duels and also attempted two shots, with one of those on target.
Emre Can - 6.5/10
Can came on in the second half and helped his team maintain a solid defensive shape out of possession.
Chris Fuhrich - N/A
He came on with under a minute left to play and did not play enough to warrant a rating.
