Jurgen Klopp's debut as Germany's head coach ended in a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam. The match was marked by controversy and late drama, as former Liverpool player Cody Gakpo scored in stoppage time to equalize, canceling out Felix Nmecha's earlier goal. The Dutch had initially thought they were leading through a header from captain Virgil van Dijk in the 16th minute, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review showed that Brian Brobbey had committed an offence before the goal. This was part of a contentious sequence in the match, as Germany had chosen not to stop play to allow Brobbey, a striker for Sunderland, to receive treatment for a hamstring injury.
Germany took the lead shortly after through Nmecha, which sparked frustration among the Dutch fans. The hosts pressed hard in the second half, and their efforts were rewarded in the final moments when Gakpo scored from a deep cross, volleying the ball into the net. The draw left Klopp without a debut victory, though the match was competitive and full of incident.
In other Nations League matches, Norway secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Denmark. Erling Haaland was the star of the show, scoring twice, including a 74th-minute winner. Norway had taken control early, with Oscar Bobb and Haaland scoring in quick succession. Denmark fought back with goals from Mikkel Damsgaard and Rasmus Hojlund, but Haaland’s late strike sealed the win. Norway finished the match with 10 men after David Moller Wolfe was sent off for a second yellow card.
Portugal edged Wales 1-0 in a match where Cristiano Ronaldo had a goal disallowed. The 41-year-old forward thought he had scored his 980th career goal, but a VAR check showed he was offside. Portugal eventually won through a goal from Joao Felix in the 22nd minute, despite dominating the game. In another match, Israel lost 3-1 to Austria after Sayed Abu Farchi was sent off for an over-the-top celebration. Austria’s victory came from goals in stoppage time, while Greece secured a 2-1 win over Serbia with late goals from Christos Tzolis and Anastasios Douvikas. Other results included a 1-0 win for Lithuania over Liechtenstein and a 2-1 defeat for Andorra at the hands of Malta.
Germany's Klopp Denied Debut Win as Gakpo Scores Late Equalizer in Nations League Draw
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