Netherlands and Germany draw in Xavi and Klopp's Nations League debut
The Netherlands and Germany drew 1-1 in the first matchday of the Nations League, at Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Nmecha opened the scoring 32 minutes into the first half and Gakpo tied 47 seconds later.
Classification of Group 2 after the first matchday
The draw has left Group 2 of the European Nations League in turmoil: Germany is second with one point, and Holland appears just behind it in third position also with one.
Netherlands 1 x 1 Germany match sheet
- Competition: 1st and 2nd place. . . . , . . .. . . League of Nations in Europe first matchday
- Location: in the city of ... . . . , ... .. . . ! . . This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
- Date and time: ... . .. of the meeting. ... .. of this meeting... . . This Decision shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Gols
- Felix Nmecha, at 32′ of 1oT (Germany)
- Cody Gakpo , at 47′ of 2oT (Netherlands)
How was the game?
Germany took the lead in the 32nd minute of the first half. Kimmich made the shot, Treu received it from his right and crossed a crevasse; the ball went off at Van Hecke and was left for Nmecha to complete into the nets.
The Netherlands pressed on in the final leg and tied at 47 minutes into the second half. Van Bömmel crossed trivela and Gakpo, from first, sent to the bottom of the nets.
Why this game weighs on both cheerleaders
On the German side, it was Jurgen Klopp's first game in charge of the national team, with the former Liverpool manager assuming the most coveted position in German football.On the Dutch side, the day was marked by the beginning of Xavi Hernández's trajectory as coach of the National Team.Two names of offensive profile on the same pitch, and 1-1 showed that both are still adjusting their teams.
Upcoming commitments
The Netherlands
- Serbia v Netherlands League of Nations, second round matchday
- Sunday, 27th of September 2026, at 1pm (from Brasilia)
- The stadium is used for football matches and was the home ground of FC Nordsjælland.
Germany
- Germany v Greece League of Nations, second matchday
- Sunday, 27th of September at 3.45 p.m
- WWK Arena, located in Augsburg (Germany)
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