Video: On the debut night for Klopp and Xavi, Gakpo gives the Netherlands a last-gasp draw against Germany
The Netherlands and Germany drew 1-1 in a UEFA Nations League match marked by the managerial debuts of Jürgen Klopp and Xavi Hernández. The game featured controversial refereeing decisions and a late equalizer by Gakpo.
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Video: on Klopp and Xavi's first night, Gakpo hands the Netherlands a dramatic late equaliser against Germany Netherlands vs Germany Netherlands Germany UEFA Nations League A X. Hernandez J. Klopp Serbia vs Greece Serbia Greece Netherlands Germany Spain Serbia Greece The Dutch dominated the second half
Germany let victory slip through their fingers against hosts the Netherlands on Thursday evening. The home side snatched a last-gasp draw (1-1) in the first round of the UEFA Nations League at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
Jürgen Klopp took charge of Germany for the first official time, while Spanish coach Xavi Hernández made his bow with the Netherlands.
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Video technology denied the Netherlands the opening goal in the 13th minute. Virgil van Dijk had headed home from a corner.
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