- Cody Gakpo struck late in stoppage time to deny his former manager Jurgen Klopp a debut victory in charge of Germany in the Nations League.
- The Netherlands, also embarking on a new era under Xavi, thought they had taken the lead through another of Klopp's former players in captain Virgil van Dijk, only for his header in the 16th minute to be ruled out for an offence committed by Brian Brobbey.
- Brobbey was subsequently involved in Germany’s controversial opener, as Klopp’s squad opted against pausing play to allow the Sunderland striker to receive treatment for a hamstring injury.
- They then scored through Felix Nmecha, sparking the wrath of the hosts.
- The Dutch probed throughout the second half for an equaliser and ultimately got what they deserved in the dying moments, with Gakpo latching onto a deep delivery to convert on the volley.
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