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Teams Klopp and Xavi drew in the debut match at the head of national teams

The meeting ended 1-1. This match was the debut for two head coaches at once: Klopp in the German national team and Xavi in the Netherlands

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Teams Klopp and Xavi drew in the debut match at the head of national teams

Germany drew against the Netherlands with a score of 1: 1 in the first round of the group stage of the UEFA Nations League (League A).

Germany has a goal on the account of Felix Nmech (32nd minute). The Netherlands scored Cody Gakpo (90+2).

In the 12th minute, the Dutchman Virgil van Dijk scored a goal, with his head closed the serve from the corner. However, the chief arbiter, after viewing the VAR, canceled the capture of the gate.

This match was the debut for two head coaches: Jürgen Klopp in the German national team and Xavi Hernandez in the Netherlands. Both teams led the team in the summer.

Xavi became the first foreigner since 1978 as head coach of the Netherlands national team. Previously, the team was headed only by local specialists.

Klopp returned to coaching after announcing the retirement he made after leaving Liverpool.

Germany will play Greece on September 27 and the Netherlands will play Serbia on the same day.

The results of the parallel matches of the Nations League (League A):

Norway – Denmark (3: 2); Portugal – Wales (1: 0); Serbia – Greece (1: 2).

Source: РБК ↗

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