Germany begins Klopp era with draw against Netherlands

The goal sparked protests from the Dutch players, who called for a foul after forward Brian Brobbey fell in midfield, but play continued before the ball reached Nmecha, who slotted it into the net.

The Netherlands tried to get back into the game, but the German defense and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen kept them at bay until the end of the first half.

In the second half, Karim Adeyemi missed a chance to extend Germany's lead in the 60th minute when he broke through on goal but shot wide.

In the closing minutes, the Netherlands increased their pressure and managed to equalize in the second minute of stoppage time through Cody Gakpo, who capitalized on a cross from substitute Ruben van Bommel and fired it directly into the net.

With this draw, both teams earned their first point in the UEFA Nations League.

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Klopp took charge of his first match as Germany's coach after succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, while the Netherlands made its debut under Spanish coach Xavi Hernandez, who replaced Ronald Koeman.

At the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, Germany dominated the first half and opened the scoring through Felix Nmecha in the 32nd minute.

The goal sparked protests from the Dutch players, who called for a foul after forward Brian Brobbey fell in midfield, but play continued before the ball reached Nmecha, who slotted it into the net.

The Netherlands tried to get back into the game, but the German defense and goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen kept them at bay until the end of the first half.

In the second half, Karim Adeyemi missed a chance to extend Germany's lead in the 60th minute when he broke through on goal but shot wide.

In the closing minutes, the Netherlands increased their pressure and managed to equalize in the second minute of stoppage time through Cody Gakpo, who capitalized on a cross from substitute Ruben van Bommel and fired it directly into the net.

With this draw, both teams earned their first point in the UEFA Nations League.