21′ Finally, the first attempt on goal from Orange. Egurrola heads a corner into the hands of the German goalkeeper. On the other side, also a header, but it flies into the stands.
20′ After the early deficit, there is still no calm in the Orange game. National coach Andries Jonker shakes his head.
16′ The wave is now enthusiastically going through the Weser Stadium. The fans are celebrating and no one can blame them, because the swinging football of Germany promises great things for the European Championship, which starts in just over a month.
11′ Wow, it’s almost 2-0! Dominique Janssen prevents Schuller from tapping in with a brilliant slide. The defender is furious with her teammates: Orange is behind the curve.
9′ GOAL Germany! 1-0
Egurrola initially clears a corner well, but then Dallmann is left unmarked and can shoot in. What a poor start for Orange, which is being overrun by the Germans.
6′ It is an unsettled opening phase for Orange. The players often need a foul to repair mistakes and prevent big chances for Germany.
4′ Jackie Groenen, the Orange captain tonight, is booked for the first time. She takes down a German player in a promising counterattack: yellow.
1′ Kick-off! The German team starts the match. Who will win the crucial match for Nations League group victory?
The atmosphere in the Weser Stadium is impressive. There are almost 35,000 spectators present, who loudly sing along to the German national anthem. Bratwurst sandwiches are also being enjoyed. In short: all the ingredients are there for a great football evening.