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The Note from Lodeweges and Van Basten's Legendary Goal: The History of Netherlands vs. Germany
Netherlands and Germany are set to face each other for the 49th time, with a historical record showing 12 Dutch wins, 18 draws, and 18 German victories since their first match in 1910. The article highlights key encounters, including the 1956 post-war victory led by Abe Lenstra, the 1974 World Cup final loss to West Germany, and the dramatic 1988 European Championship semi-final win secured by Marco van Basten’s sliding finish. Other notable matches include the 1990 World Cup defeat marked by the Frank Rijkaard-Rudi Völler spit incident, the 1992 Euro group stage triumph featuring Rob Witschge’s free-kick, and recent Nations League results, culminating in a 3-0 victory under coach Ronald Koeman in 2018.
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