Play Patience, the Netherlands also Wins

Patience was the key to the success of the Dutch in defeating Germany. They are not provoked to appear too open despite being left behind.

The Netherlands were able to win 4-2 at home to Germany in matchday 5 Group C European Cup Qualification 2020, Saturday (7/9/2019) early morning hrs. In the match that took place at the Volspark Stadion, De Oranje was able to come back from behind 0-1 in the first round.

Germany took the lead in the first half of the match through a goal from Serge Gnabry. The Netherlands turned around after the break after Frenkie De Jong and Jonathan Tah's suicide thrilled the net of Manuel Neuer.

Action again fierce when Toni Kroos made the equalizing goal through the white point. The visitors finally sealed the win after being able to score two goals through substitutes Donyell Malen and Georginio Wijnaldum.

This result was the first Dutch victory at home to Die Mannschaft in the last 17 years. Their last three points were when they won 3-1 in November 2002.

After the match, Koeman said he was happy with the mentality shown by his team in this match. The Netherlands continues to play patiently despite falling behind first. The result was that Germany started running out of gas in the second half so they could get up to win.

"I see Germany playing waiting. But they are still dangerous because of the speed they have. The score could have been 0-2 from the start 0-1," said Koeman quoted by Sportsmole.

"Germany started to be exhausted in the second half. They didn't look as good in the first round, but they always threatened our goal."

"This team has confidence and that is what we emphasize at halftime. We want to stay and not play too openly, because there will always be opportunities to score goals," said the former Everton manager.

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