In the game of the evening between the Netherlands and Germany, we witnessed two managerial debuts on the international stage, with Jurgen Klopp taking charge of Germany and Xavi Hernandez making his debut on the Netherlands bench. In the end, there was no winner.Germany had taken a somewhat undeserved lead, but Gakpo struck in the final minutes to secure what was probably the fairest result of all — a 1-1 draw.FT | The Netherlands 1-1 Germany #NEDGER 🇳🇱🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/iA1DH4WKu7— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) September 24, 2026 The first half between the Netherlands and Germany produced plenty of drama, controversy and chances, with both sides having moments to take control of the game.The Netherlands registered the first shot of the match when Timber tried his luck from around 20 metres, but his effort flew narrowly wide of the German goal.The hosts thought they had taken the lead in the 13th minute after a corner. Van Dijk rose highest to meet a dangerous delivery and headed the ball past Ter Stegen to make it 1-0. However, the goal did not stand for long.The referee was sent to the VAR monitor to review a possible foul by Brobbey, who had blocked Ter Stegen's path to the ball during the corner. After watching the replay, the referee decided that there had indeed been an infringement, ruled out the goal and awarded Germany a free-kick.Disallowed goal for Van Dijk (©Getty Images)Germany created their first really good opportunity in the 31st minute, just moments after Havertz had been replaced. Ebnetalib found space on the left and managed to get a shot away, but Verbruggen was well positioned to make the save.Just a minute later, Germany did find the breakthrough in controversial circumstances. Brobbey had gone down on the other end of the pitch, but the Germans decided to play on rather than stop the attack. The move eventually ended with Nmecha finding the net after a scramble inside the penalty area, sparking furious reactions from the Dutch players and supporters.GOAL! Netherlands 0-1 Germany pic.twitter.com/Yxm7NsD2QL— Only Football (@dakinglamar007) September 24, 2026 Germany then had a huge opportunity to double their advantage in the 39th minute, but Adeyemi somehow failed to score. Brown produced an excellent run on the counter-attack before finding himself in a two-on-one situation with Adeyemi. The German forward was presented with an open goal from just a few metres out, yet somehow lifted his effort over the bar.The Netherlands responded almost immediately. In the 40th minute, Dumfries picked out Summerville, who got his shot away, but it went straight at Ter Stegen.The German goalkeeper then came dangerously close to gifting the hosts an equaliser two minutes later. Ter Stegen made a huge mistake by effectively passing the ball straight to Gakpo, but the Dutchman's attempt went directly at the Germany goalkeeper, allowing him to recover from his error.Jürgen Klopp couldn't believe this miss from Karim Adeyemi 😱😱 pic.twitter.com/tNPG6VaNql— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) September 24, 2026 The Netherlands came flying out of the blocks after the break and immediately began putting Germany under serious pressure, with the hosts creating several dangerous opportunities in quick succession.The first chance of the second half arrived in the 53rd minute when the Netherlands once again threatened from a corner. Dumfries rose highest inside the box, but failed to make proper contact with his header and sent the ball high over the crossbar.Seven minutes later, Dumfries was involved again and came even closer to scoring. The Dutch wing-back burst down the right and found himself with a great opportunity, but Ter Stegen was perfectly positioned to deny him.##EDITORS_CHOICE##The pressure continued in the 62nd minute as the Netherlands created their biggest chance of the match. A scramble developed just five metres from the German goal, with the ball bouncing around dangerously before Meerdink managed to get a shot away. Ter Stegen reacted brilliantly, showing excellent reflexes to keep Germany ahead.The hosts came agonisingly close once again four minutes later. Dumfries broke down the right flank and drilled a low ball across the six-yard box, where Meerdink was waiting. However, the Dutch forward failed to get the necessary touch from barely three metres out and somehow could not turn the ball into an almost empty net.The game had already been filled with tension from the opening whistle, and the intensity only grew as the match progressed. There were numerous heavy challenges, heated exchanges, arguments and moments of pushing and shoving between the players.##NAJAVA_MECA_9981886##Meerdink continued to find himself at the centre of the action in the 73rd minute, but his night was still missing the one thing he desperately wanted — a goal. This time, he drove forward down the left before firing a shot towards goal, but Ter Stegen was again equal to it, making another important save with his hand.Just when everyone thought the match was heading Germany's way, Gnabry made a mistake in the 91st minute, allowing Ruben van Bommel to win possession before brilliantly sending the ball with the outside of his foot towards Cody Gakpo, who equalised to make it 1-1 in the dying moments of the game.🚨🇳🇱 CODY GAKPO HAS EQUALIZED IN THE 92ND MINUTE FOR NETHERLANDS! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL ASSIST! 🤯pic.twitter.com/v3e0ga0Zl1— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) September 24, 2026 UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE A ThursdayNetherlands – Germany 1-1 (0-1)/Gakpo 90+2 – Nmecha 32/Norway – Denmark 3-2 (2-1)/Bobb 14, Haaland 18, 74 – Damsgaard 25, Hojlund 60/Portugal – Wales 1-0 (1-0)/Felix 22/Serbia – Greece 1-2 (1-0)/Zivkovic 4 – Tzolis 74, Douvikas 90+4/Friday21.45: (2.25) Italy (3.40) Belgium (3.20)21.45: (6.75) Turkey (4.40) France (1.48) UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE B ThursdayAustria – Israel 3-1 (1-0)/Schmid 43 pen, Mwene 90, Kalajdzic 90+3 – Farchi 55/Kosovo* – R. Ireland 1-0 (1-0)/Muriqi 83/Friday19.00: (1.87) Georgia (3.50) N.Ireland (4.30)21.45: (2.25) Hungary (3.35) Ukraine (3.25)21.45: (1.70) Poland (3.60) B&H (5.30)21.45: (1.50) Sweden (4.40) Romania (6.50)UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE C Friday19.00: (1.75) Armenia (3.50) Latvia (4.50) 21.45: (1.77) Montenegro (3.45) Cyprus (4.40)UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE D ThursdayAndorra – Malta 1-2 (1-1)/Lopez 17 – Cardona 36, Teuma 81/Liechtenstein – Lithuania 0-2 (0-0)/Michelbrink 53, Dolznikov 66/***odds are subject to change***