The Netherlands returned from a distance and turned their back to hosts Germany 2-1 to draw 2-2 in the last seconds, to settle the first group card into the UEFA Cup semi-finals at the expense of France, world champion.
Germany was on course to recover their mind and avenge their biggest defeat by the Netherlands (0-3) on 13 October, after finishing the first half with goals from Timo Werner 9 and Loroa Sane. However, Ronald Koeman's men came back in time The difference by Quincy Promise (85) before a tie by Virgil Van Dyke (1 + 90).
The draw was enough for the Netherlands to settle the group's ticket to the semi-finals with two straight matches against France, the world champion who lost to the Orangeers 2-0 on Friday.
The Netherlands, Switzerland, England and Portugal have reached the semi-finals of the first round of the new continental tournament, which will be hosted by Portugal on 5 and 6 June. The final will also be held on the ninth, as in the third place.
Germany, who were down to the second level, ended the group without a win and only two points from France (zero) and Netherlands on Monday.
