Germany boost confidence with late 2-1 win against the Netherlands

Niclas Füllkrug scored late in the game to give Germany a 2-1 comeback win over the Netherlands on Tuesday and a very important boost of confidence ahead of the Euro 2024 on home soil.

The Netherlands broke the deadlock with just four minutes played as Joey Veerman completed a fine pass from Memphis Depay with a skilful finish.

But Germany didn't take long to find the equalizer and were level in the 11th thanks to Maximilian Mittelstädt.

The Euro 2024 hosts had a great chance to take the lead in the 18th, when Ilkay Gündogan received a fine pass from Jamal Musiala, but Gündogan effort from close range was saved by keeper Bart Verbruggen.

The winner came only in the 85th and in a dramatic way. Füllkrug finished off a corner from Toni Kroos into the net and initially it looked like Verbruggen had made another great save.

But the goal-line technology showed that the ball had already crossed the line and the goal was confirmed by the referee.

Germany defeated France 2-0 in Lyon last Saturday. Before their Euro 2024 opening game against Scotland on June 14, Germany still have two friendly matches against Ukraine on June 3 and Greece on June 7.

The Netherlands start the Euro 2024 on June 16 against the winner of the play-off match between Wales and Poland.