Gakpo's late strike denies Klopp winning start with Germany

Cody Gakpo scored a stoppage-time equalizer to deny Jurgen Klopp a winning start with Germany, according to Sky Sports and The Independent.

Jürgen Klopp, joueur de football

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Cody Gakpo scored in stoppage time to deny Jurgen Klopp a winning start as Germany coach, according to Sky Sports. The late strike cancelled out Felix Nmecha's controversial opener, as reported by The Independent.

The match between the Netherlands and Germany ended 1-1. Gakpo, who previously played under Klopp at Liverpool, haunted his former manager with the equalizer, according to The Independent.

Sources

  1. Sky SportsLate Gakpo strike denies Klopp winning start with Germany (new window)skysports.com
  2. The IndependentJurgen Klopp denied debut Germany win as former player Cody Gakpo strikes late (new window)independent.co.uk