Germany defeated the Netherlands 2-1 with a late goal from Niclas Fullkrug, securing a comeback victory for the hosts of Euro 2024.

Niclas Fullkrug of Germany sent the fans into a frenzy as he celebrated his late goal, securing a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in the friendly Interland match. This clash between historic rivals marked the end of the final international break before Euro 2024 this summer.

Julian Nagelsmann, the German coach, decided to stick with the same starting XI that triumphed over France in their previous match. On the other hand, the Netherlands opted for heavy experimentation with their lineup.

Despite the Dutch taking an early lead through Joey Veerman in the fourth minute, the Germans displayed great cohesion and dominated much of the first half. Maximilian Mittelstadt then produced a moment of brilliance, unleashing a wonder strike from the edge of the box to bring the hosts level shortly after conceding. However, Ilkay Gundogan and Kai Havertz failed to convert their other opportunities, resulting in both teams going into halftime on level terms.

The second half witnessed a significant shift in momentum as the Dutch emerged with a newfound rhythm and intensity. Memphis Depay and Donyell Malen came close to giving the away side the lead. However, their missed chances would come back to haunt them as Germany launched a late onslaught.

In the dying moments of the game, a scruffy header from Fullkrug managed to creep over the line by mere centimeters, securing the victory for Germany. This win concludes a highly successful international break for the Germans, who can now boast victories over France and the Netherlands as they head into Euro 2024.

On the other hand, this defeat marks the first for the Dutch since October and leaves Ronald Koeman with much to ponder before the finals this summer.