Overview

• Germany avenged Friday's 31:35 loss in Eindhoven by defeating the Netherlands 27:22 in Krefeld.
• After falling behind 6:10 in the first half, Germany steadied to lead 14:13 at the break and pulled away late.
• Goalkeeper Katharina Filter delivered 18 saves and caught two seven-meter penalties to swing the match.
• Captain Antje Döll and Alina Grijseels led the scoring with five goals each as 4,149 spectators watched in Krefeld.
• Coach Markus Gaugisch targeted fewer turnovers and fewer Dutch fast breaks, with four tune-ups ahead including October Euro qualifiers and Swiss friendlies before the home World Championship.