Netherlands

2.78

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  3

  1

  3.00

  Kenneth Vermeer

  Alert early in the game when he beat Reus to Hummels' through ball. Beaten by Gundogan in the 45th minute, but breathed a sight of relief as Heitinga cleared the ball off the line.

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  3

  1

  3.00

  Bruno Martins Indi

  Did a fine job defensively, but occasionally looked a bit sloppy on the ball. Didn't get involved too much in possession.

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  5

  0

  2.50

  John Heitinga

  Sloppy passing early on almost led to a good chance for Germany. Recovered after a shaky start with good blocks to deny Gotze and Gundogan. Replaced at halftime.

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  3

  1

  3.50

  Ricardo van Rhijn

  Lost sights of Reus early on, but was bailed out by Vermeer. Made a superb interception in the 13th minute when confronted with two German attackers.

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  3

  2

  3.50

  Ron Vlaar

  Vlaar remained unperturbed by the constant switching of Germany's forwards as he put in an encouraging performance.

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  0

  5

  2.00

  Arjen Robben

  Largely anonymous as Holland sat back and allowed Germany possession. Should have opened the scoring after rounding Neuer in the 30th minute, but failed to get his shot on target.

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  4

  4

  2.00

  Ibrahim Afellay Flop of the Match

  Afellay created Holland's only first chance of the first half with a fine through ball for Robben, but was unable to really leave his mark on the game. Taken off in the second half with a minor knock.

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  2

  1

  3.00

  Nigel De Jong

  Did what was expected of him as he provided his back-four with excellent cover whenever needed. Made a superb last-ditch interception in the first half to prevent Reus from getting a shot in.

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  2

  1

  2.50

  Rafael van der Vaart

  At the heart of a good attack in the 20th minute with a superb pass for Schaken, but was unable to add much creativity to Oranje. Taken off after the break.

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  2

  2

  3.00

  Dirk Kuyt

  Given the nod ahead of Huntelaar, but failed to justify his inclusion. His quick one-two with Janmaat toward the end of the game was one of his few good touches.

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  2

  1

  2.50

  Ruben Schaken

  Not afraid to take on Lahm whenever he got the chance, and did beat the Bayern defender a few times. Lacked an end product, though.

Substitutions

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  4

  1

  3.00

  Daryl Janmaat

  Came off the bench at halftime to replace Van Rhijn, and made a good impression at right back. Solid in defense and came close to opening the scoring after a quick one-two with Kuyt.

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  4

  1

  3.50

  Stefan de Vrij

  Took Heitinga’s place after the break and showed what he can do with a good display in defense. Won the majority of his duels and formed a solid partnership with Vlaar.

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  4

  1

  2.50

  Marco van Ginkel

  The Vitesse youngster made his senior debut and showed glimpses of his immense potential. A night to remember for Van Ginkel.

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  4

  1

  2.50

  Urby Emanuelson

  His first international appearance since Van Gaal took over from Van Marwijk. Threatened once on the counterattack, but played too short to really make an impact.

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  3

  1

  2.50

  Eljero Elia

  Looked lively after replacing Robben and was never afraid to run at his direct opponent. Blasted a shot over the bar after a good individual action down the left.

Germany

2.96

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  11

  0

  3.00

  Manuel Neuer

  Called into action only once before the break as he forced Robben wide to prevent him from breaking the deadlock. Made a superb save after the break to deny Janmaat and keep a clean sheet.

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  10

  0

  3.50

  Benedikt Höwedes

  Did a good job to keep Robben at bay, and always willing to charge forward and support his attack. Excellent run forward in the 21st minute, followed by a good cross for Gotze.

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  11

  1

  3.00

  Mats Hummels

  Hardly tested at the back as Kuyt was rather anonymous. Always comfortable on the ball, and showed his passing skills with a fine pass for Reus early on.

• 
  14

  0

  3.00

  Philipp Lahm

  Occasionally struggled against the quick Schaken, but still a solid outing from the left back. Bombed forward whenever possible, as he normally does.

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  7

  2

  3.00

  Per Mertesacker

  Mertesacker was hardly troubled in his defensive duties as much of the game was played in midfield. Dealt well with the few crosses that came his way.

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  10

  1

  3.00

  Ilkay Gündogan

  Showed some tidy passing in midfield and was unfortunate not to gift Germany the lead in the 45th minute when his shot was cleared off the line by Heitinga.

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  6

  2

  2.50

  Lars Bender

  Worked hard in midfield to try and shut out Van der Vaart and Afellay. Didn't take much risk in possession, but Low will have been pleased with his outing.

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  7

  1

  3.00

  Lewis Holtby

  Caused the Oranje defense plenty of trouble with his intelligent movement, without really dominating play. Had a good shot halfway through the first half blocked by a Dutch defender.

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  9

  2

  3.00

  Mario Götze

  Should have done better after a good cross from Howedes in the 21st minute, but failed to add his name to the score sheet. Always tried to make himself available and get involved near the Dutch goal.

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  16

  4

  3.50

  Marco Reus Top of the Match

  Reus always looked dangerous cutting inside from the left, and nearly surprised Vermeer with a powerful shot at the near post, which eventually only hit the side netting. Panicked when given the chance to decide the match in the closing seconds of the match.

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  9

  2

  2.50

  Thomas Müller

  Muller was unable to really trouble Martins Indi down the right. Out-muscled more than once, and didn't have much luck elsewhere on the pitch either.

Substitutions

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  9

  0

  Julian Draxler

  N/A

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  6

  0

  Sven Bender

  N/A

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  5

  0

  Andre Schürrle

  N/A

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  5

  0

  Roman Neustädter

  N/A

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  7

  4

  2.50

  Lukas Podolski

  Failed to make the difference during his 20 minutes on the pitch.