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Netherlands Draw With Germany In Nations League

Cody Gakpo's stoppage-time goal forces 1-1 draw in Nations League clash.

New York Editorial News Desk September 24, 2026 1 min read

The Brief

  • Gakpo scored in stoppage time to equalize for the Netherlands.
  • Germany led through a first-half goal by Felix Nmecha.
  • Klopp's debut as Germany coach ended in a draw.

Cody Gakpo scored in the final moments of stoppage time to secure a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands against Germany in the Nations League on Thursday.

Germany took the lead in the first half through a goal by Felix Nmecha, who capitalized on a cross from Ruben van Bommel.

The late equalizer came after a sequence of attacks by the Dutch, with Gakpo volleying home from a van Bommel cross in the dying moments of the match.

Jurgen Klopp, in his debut as Germany coach, praised the team's effort but acknowledged room for improvement, calling their performance 'good but not great.'

Germany's struggles were compounded by injuries to key players, including Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz, who were forced to leave the field early.

Xavi Hernandez, in his first match as Netherlands coach, praised the team's aggressive approach but noted the need for more consistency in their play.

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