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Nations League Draws Highlight Netherlands, Norway and Portugal Results
The Netherlands played Germany in an important Nations League match.
Germany scored first through Felix Nmecha.
Cody Gakpo scored very late to make the final score 1-1.
This meant Juergen Klopp did not win his first match as Germany’s coach.
Norway beat Denmark 3-2 after Erling Haaland scored twice.
Portugal defeated Wales 1-0, with Joao Felix scoring the only goal.
Austria, Greece and Malta also won their matches.
These games were part of different Nations League groups.
Cody Gakpo’s stoppage-time goal earned the Netherlands a 1-1 draw against Germany in Group A2.
The result denied Germany coach Juergen Klopp a winning debut, while Xavi Hernandez began his Netherlands tenure with a draw.
Erling Haaland scored twice, including the winner, as Norway defeated Denmark 3-2 in Oslo.
Portugal beat Wales 1-0 through Joao Felix’s 22nd-minute goal under new coach Jorge Jesus.
Austria, Greece and Malta also won, defeating Israel, Serbia and Andorra respectively.
- Who
- The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Wales, Austria, Israel, Greece, Serbia, Malta and Andorra competed, alongside their respective coaches and players.
- What
- The teams played Nations League matches, including a 1-1 draw between the Netherlands and Germany and wins for Norway, Portugal, Austria, Greece and Malta.
- Where
- The Netherlands hosted Germany in Amsterdam; Norway hosted Denmark in Oslo; Portugal hosted Wales in Lisbon, with other matches played in Austria, Serbia and Malta.
- When
- The matches were played on Thursday; the Netherlands-Germany game was a Nations League opener.
- Why
- The teams were competing for points in their Nations League groups.
Key facts
- Headline result
- The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany after Cody Gakpo’s stoppage-time equaliser.
- Germany scorer
- Felix Nmecha put Germany ahead in the 32nd minute.
- Norway-Denmark
- Norway won 3-2, with Erling Haaland scoring twice, including the 74th-minute winner.
- Portugal-Wales
- Portugal won 1-0 through Joao Felix’s 22nd-minute goal.
- Other winners
- Austria beat Israel 3-1, Greece beat Serbia 2-1, and Malta beat Andorra 2-1.
- Notable absences
- Germany’s Jamal Musiala was ruled out before kickoff, while Kai Havertz was taken off injured.
- Late discipline
- Norway finished with 10 men after David Moller Wolfe was sent off in stoppage time.
Quotes
Virgil van Dijk
Netherlands captain and defender
“It tasted sweet. It feels great to beat our neighbours. There is a lot we could have done better, but even when we were put under pressure, we found a way back and responded.”
rediff.com
“We deserved at least a point. We played well at times.. but after only three days working it was a good performance.”
rediff.com
Sources
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