Dutch draw for Didi

Hamann was in fine form alongside Michael Ballack as the unfancied Germans, who took a first-half lead through Torsten Frings, dominated the clash with their fierce rivals.

An excellent late goal from Manchester United striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy gave the Dutch a share of the spoils in a group led by the Czech Republic, who earlier saw off Latvia thanks in no small part to Liverpool's Milan Baros.