Holanda snatch a draw against Germany for Xavi and Klopp debuts
The Holanda and Germany drew 1-1 on Thursday in the Nations League, in the debuts of Xavi Hernández and Jurgen Klopp as head coaches of their respective national teams.
A draw for highly anticipated debuts
Holanda and Germany drew 1-1 on Thursday, 24 September, at the Johan Cruijff Arena in the opening matchday of Group 2 of the Nations League. This match was marked by Jurgen Klopp's debut at the helm of the German national team and Xavi Hernández taking charge on the Dutch bench, as reported by Gazeta Esportiva.
Felix Nmecha opened the scoring for Germany in the first half. Holanda pushed late in the match and eventually snatched the equaliser, according to UOL Esporte, which described it as an "empate" earned after numerous chances.
A dramatic reversal
According to Globo, Holanda equalised in the final minutes, avoiding defeat in Xavi's first match. The Brazilian outlet stresses that the Dutch "hammered" the German defence before finding the opening. Metrópoles confirms that scenario: Holanda "looked for the goal in stoppage time" and earned the draw.
The debuts of two managers
This match will go down as Jurgen Klopp's first official game with Germany and Xavi Hernández's first with Holanda. The two coaches took charge recently, and the draw lets them start their campaign in this competition without defeat, as the four sources consulted point out.
The next Nations League matchday will see these two teams continue their run in Group 2.
