Cody Gakpo hit a stoppage-time volley to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw against Germany in their Nations League Group A2 opener on Thursday, denying Jurgen Klopp victory in his first match as Germany boss.\n\nFormer Liverpool manager Klopp took charge in July after their surprise early exit from the World Cup against Paraguay in the last 32 under Julian Nagelsmann. His side appeared set to give him the perfect start after Felix Nmecha put Germany ahead, but Gakpo finished off a swift counter-attack in the closing stages to level the contest.\n\nGermany suffered an early blow when Jamal Musiala was ruled out before kick-off, and they were given a scare when Virgil van Dijk headed in from a corner inside the first 15 minutes, but the goal was ruled out following a VAR review. Klopp's side were hit by another injury in the 30th minute when Arsenal's Kai Havertz was forced off, but they took the lead just two minutes later through Nmecha.\n\nThe Netherlands increased the pressure after the break and created a succession of chances, with Ter Stegen producing several important saves.

Germany eventually succumbed in the closing stages as Gakpo's late volley completed the Netherlands' comeback and secured an opening point.