Germany vs Netherlands Live Streams and TV Channels

Country	Channels
United States	ESPN Classic, Watch ESPN »live stream
Other Countries
Argentina	ESPN + Sur
Bahamas	ESPN Caribbean
Barbados	ESPN Caribbean
Bermuda	ESPN Caribbean
Bolivia	ESPN + Andina
British Virgin Islands	ESPN Caribbean
Canada	Sportsnet Ontario/East/West/Pacific
Caribbean	ESPN Caribbean
Cayman Islands	ESPN Caribbean
Chile	ESPN + Andina
Colombia	ESPN + Andina
Costa Rica	ESPN DOS
Dominican Republic	ESPN DOS
Ecuador	ESPN + Andina
El Salvador	ESPN DOS
Germany	ZDF
Guatemala	ESPN DOS
Honduras	ESPN DOS
Jamaica	ESPN Caribbean
Mexico	ESPN DOS
Panama	ESPN DOS
Paraguay	ESPN + Sur
Peru	ESPN + Andina
Portugal	Sport TV4
Puerto Rico	ESPN Caribbean
Trinidad and Tobago	ESPN Caribbean
Uruguay	ESPN + Sur
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Germany vs Netherlands Delayed and Repeat Broadcasts

Country	Date/Time (US/Eastern)	Channel
United States	Tue, Nov 15 18:00pm	ESPN Deportes
	Fri, Nov 18 10:00am	ESPN Deportes
Argentina	Wed, Nov 16 13:00pm	ESPN Cono Sur
	Thu, Nov 17 9:00am	ESPN Cono Sur
Barbados	Wed, Nov 16 3:00am	ESPN 2 Caribbean
	Wed, Nov 16 19:00pm	ESPN 2 Caribbean
	Thu, Nov 17 15:30pm	ESPN Caribbean
Bolivia	Wed, Nov 16 13:00pm	ESPN Latin America Andina
	Thu, Nov 17 9:00am	ESPN Latin America Andina
	Fri, Nov 18 4:00am	ESPN + Andina
British Virgin Islands	Thu, Nov 17 15:30pm	ESPN Caribbean
Canada	Tue, Nov 15 18:45pm	Sportsnet World
	Wed, Nov 16 13:45pm	Sportsnet World
	Wed, Nov 16 20:45pm	Sportsnet World
	Thu, Nov 17 12:00pm	Sportsnet World
Caribbean	Wed, Nov 16 3:00am	ESPN 2 Caribbean
	Wed, Nov 16 19:00pm	ESPN 2 Caribbean
	Thu, Nov 17 15:30pm	ESPN Caribbean
Chile	Wed, Nov 16 13:00pm	ESPN Latin America Andina
	Thu, Nov 17 9:00am	ESPN Latin America Andina
	Fri, Nov 18 4:00am	ESPN + Andina
Colombia	Wed, Nov 16 9:00am	ESPN Cono Norte
	Wed, Nov 16 16:00pm	ESPN Cono Norte
	Thu, Nov 17 14:00pm	ESPN Cono Norte
	Fri, Nov 18 4:00am	ESPN + Andina
Dominican Republic	Wed, Nov 16 4:00am	ESPN DOS
Ecuador	Wed, Nov 16 9:00am	ESPN Cono Norte
	Wed, Nov 16 16:00pm	ESPN Cono Norte
	Thu, Nov 17 14:00pm	ESPN Cono Norte
	Fri, Nov 18 4:00am	ESPN + Andina
Guatemala	Wed, Nov 16 4:00am	ESPN DOS
Jamaica	Thu, Nov 17 15:30pm	ESPN Caribbean
Mexico	Wed, Nov 16 4:00am	ESPN DOS
Panama	Wed, Nov 16 4:00am	ESPN DOS
Peru	Wed, Nov 16 13:00pm	ESPN Latin America Andina
	Thu, Nov 17 9:00am	ESPN Latin America Andina
	Fri, Nov 18 4:00am	ESPN + Andina
Portugal	Tue, Nov 15 19:00pm	Sport TV1
	Wed, Nov 16 3:30am	Sport TV1
	Wed, Nov 16 12:30pm	Sport TV1
	Wed, Nov 16 16:00pm	Sport TV4
	Wed, Nov 16 18:10pm	Sport TV1
	Thu, Nov 17 9:30am	Sport TV1
	Thu, Nov 17 20:30pm	Sport TV1
Trinidad and Tobago	Wed, Nov 16 3:00am	ESPN 2 Caribbean
	Wed, Nov 16 19:00pm	ESPN 2 Caribbean
	Thu, Nov 17 15:30pm	ESPN Caribbean
Uruguay	Wed, Nov 16 13:00pm	ESPN Cono Sur
	Thu, Nov 17 9:00am	ESPN Cono Sur
Venezuela	Wed, Nov 16 9:00am	ESPN Venezuela
	Wed, Nov 16 16:00pm	ESPN Venezuela
	Thu, Nov 17 14:00pm	ESPN Venezuela
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Germany vs Netherlands Match Preview

When Germany takes on the Netherlands, any thoughts of fair play usually go out the window. The Dutch are the biggest enemies of the Germans in international football. During the 2010 World Cup, when both Germany and the Netherlands qualified for the semi-final, there was much talk of a World Cup final between the two. Unfortunately, due to Spain, a final which would be a ‘grudge match’ didn’t take place.

Thus, after a long time, this rivalry will be renewed in Germany. The fans have been awaiting this one. Changes have been made to both squads. Marco Reus, Miroslav Klose and Manuel Neuer returns for the Germans. Marcel Schmelzer has withdrawn from the squad due to injury.

The Dutch have omitted Robin Van Persie due to a request by Arsenal coach, Arsene Wenger. Rafael Van der Vaart picked up an injury and will not feature.

Joachim Loew employed a three-man defence for some time against Ukraine. According to him, the three goals that Germany conceded was not due to the system he employed. Indeed, the members of the German back-line moved forward on too many occasions in that match and conceded goals on counter-attacks as a result. Loew has decided not to use a three-man defence on Tuesday.

All the same, Germany salvaged a 3-3 draw in a game that could have gone in their favour. Toni Kroos put in a wonderful display as did second half substitute Simon Rolfes. Kroos is almost guaranteed a starting berth at the Euros based on his recent performances. Manuel Neuer is set to return in goal for this match after a somewhat good debut by Ron-Robert Zieler.

Netherlands didn’t fare too well against Switzerland in their 0-0 draw. The game took about 14 minutes to really open up. All the attempts previously were from outside the penalty area. The Dutch had more chances and Diego Benaglio was forced to make at-least four great saves to keep them out. The Swiss had good chances as well but could not really force a good save out of the under-employed Maarten Stekelenburg.

The second half saw the Netherlands come incredibly close to scoring- Van Persie was denied by the smallest touches from Benaglio. When he beat Benaglio later on, he failed to find the target, missing by the smallest of margins. Switzerland forced two good saves out of Stekelenburg but will be content with a point considering just how wasteful the Dutch were in front of goal.

Wesley Sneijder and former Bayern captain Mark Van Bommel had varying comments about the upcoming friendly. This is what Sneijder had to say:

“The game against Germany is not important for the European Championships. Why would it be? It's not as if we get extra points for the Euros. They're a good opponent to practice against. We will have to give our full concentration against Germany to win.”

This is what Van Bommel had to say:

“Friendly matches do not exist anymore, certainly not against the Germans. This is a very special game with a lot of emotion involved. I am really looking forward to it.”


These are the squads for the match:

Germany:

Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (FC Bayern München) Tim Wiese (Werder Bremen) Ron-Robert Zieler (Hanover)

Defenders: Dennis Aogo (Hamburg) Holger Badstuber (Bayern München) Jerome Boateng (Bayern München) Benedikt Höwedes (Schalke) Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) Per Mertesacker (Arsenal) Christian Träsch (Wolfsburg)

Midfielders: Lars Bender (Bayer Leverkusen) Mario Götze (Borussia Dortmund) Sami Khedira (Real Madrid) Toni Kroos (Bayern München) Thomas Müller (Bayern München) Mesut Özil (Real Madrid) Simon Rolfes (Bayer Leverkusen) Marco Reus (Borussia Mönchengladbach)

Forwards: Miroslav Klose (Lazio) Cacau (Stuttgart) Mario Gomez (Bayern München) Lukas Podolski (Köln) Andre Schürrle (Bayer Leverkusen)


Netherlands:

Goalkeepers: Maarten Stekelenburg (AS Roma) Michel Vorm (Swansea City) Tim Krul (Newcastle United)

Defenders: Vurnon Anita (Ajax) Khalid Boulahrouz (VfB Stuttgart) Edson Braafheid (Hoffenheim) Joris Mathijsen (Málaga) John Heitinga
(Everton) Ron Vlaar (Feyenoord) Gregory van der Wiel (Ajax)

Midfield: Mark van Bommel (AC Milan) Nigel de Jong (Manchester City) Stijn Schaars (Sporting) Wesley Sneijder (Inter) Kevin Strootman (FC Utrecht)

Strikers: Ryan Babel (Hoffenheim) Roy Beerens (AZ Alkmaar) Klaas Jan Huntelaar (Schalke 04) Luuk de Jong (FC Twente) Dirk Kuyt (Liverpool) Georginio Wijnaldum (PSV)

Germany vs Netherlands Match Report

Germany and the Netherlands both employed a 4-2-3-1 formation. Both teams had some big names missing. Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm did not feature for Germany while Robin Van Persie, Rafael Van der Vaart and Robin Van Persie were absent from the Dutch side.

Miroslav Klose returned to the team and captained his side. Per Mertesacker started the match alongside Holger Badstuber and had a few problems early on but then settled into the match. Overall, the friendly was one which the Germans will remember. The football was very entertaining, especially from the trio of Klose, Thomas Müller and Mesut Özil.

Germany did not dominate the game from the start. The Dutch pressed the Germans and had most of the early possession. Germany, however, was the more creative side when it came to creating chances.

The first of four good first half chances fell to Thomas Müller. Toni Kroos found Miroslav Klose on the right flank with a wonderful long pass. Klose’s first time pass found the on-rushing Müller who made no mistake from close range for 1-0.

The Dutch continued to attack but was thwarted time and time again by the German back-line and Sami Khedira. Germany soon doubled the lead. Müller found Mesut Özil on the left flank. Özil’s cross was met by Klose who headed the ball into the net. Martin Stekelenburg could only watch the ball go past him. This was Klose’s 63rd goal for the national side, four short of the legendary Gerd Muller.

Germany had two more brilliant chances, both of which fell to Klose. Klose missed the mark with his header and soon afterwards just failed to connect with Özil’s cross across the face of goal.

The second half saw Germany completely dominate the Dutch. They added a third to end the match. The same three players who had combined for the second goal combined for this one. Müller found Özil in the penalty area. Özil passed to Klose who forced Stekelenburg to commit to one side before passing back to Özil. Özil then put the ball into an open net.

Mario Götze was introduced later to work his magic and had chances to add a fourth. The match came to a tame end as more and more substitutes were introduced by Joachim Loew and Bert Van Marwijk.

Germany thus ends the international calendar for 2011 on a high with a well deserved 3-0 victory against the Netherlands.

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