Serge Gnabry initiated the second half with another errant shot, but it was Leweling who had truly been waiting for the opportunity to shine. The Stuttgart forward’s perseverance paid off when he capitalized on a cleared corner, reacting quickly to unleash a thunderous strike that found the top corner of Bart Verbruggen's net. This goal sparked a renewed energy for the Netherlands, who astonishingly recorded their first intentional attempt of the match shortly after, with Xavi Simons cutting inside and sending a shot that struck the crossbar after a deflection off Oliver Baumann. Despite struggling to create opportunities for much of the game, the Dutch side began to find their rhythm in the latter stages. However, their hopes of leveling the score were thwarted when the debutant goalkeeper, Baumann, displayed his reflexes by powerfully parrying Donyell Malen's fierce shot, ensuring Germany maintained their advantage and secured the three points.