Cody Gakpo scored in the 92nd minute to rescue a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands against Germany in Amsterdam, denying Jürgen Klopp victory in his first match in charge.
Felix Nmecha had given Germany the lead in the 32nd minute, but the Netherlands finished strongly and finally found their equaliser through Gakpo in the second minute of stoppage time.
The result gave both Xavi and Klopp a point from their first competitive matches as national-team coaches, although the Netherlands had the greater share of possession and chances.
The hosts finished with 55 per cent possession and 22 shots, while their pressure intensified after half-time. Germany goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen made eight saves as the visitors tried to protect their advantage.
Germany had to adjust early after Jamal Musiala felt something during the warm-up and Kai Havertz was forced off in the 30th minute after a challenge from Quinten Timber.
Younes Ebnoutalib replaced Havertz and almost made an immediate impact, testing Bart Verbruggen from a difficult angle.
Germany took the lead a minute later. Joshua Kimmich found debutant Philipp Treu with a diagonal pass, and Treu’s attempted cutback fell to Nmecha after Jan Paul van Hecke failed to deal with the ball.
Nmecha finished from close range to score Germany’s first goal under Klopp.
The Netherlands thought they had equalised earlier when Virgil van Dijk headed home from Tijjani Reijnders’ corner, but VAR ruled out the goal after Brian Brobbey was judged to have fouled ter Stegen.
Germany then missed a chance to extend their advantage when Karim Adeyemi fired wide after Nathaniel Brown had created the opening.
The Netherlands increased the pressure after the interval and created several opportunities. Mexx Meerdink came close after Joey Veerman delivered a corner, while Meerdink later missed another opening from close range.
Ter Stegen continued to keep Germany ahead, including a save from Meerdink and another from a long-range effort by Ruben van Bommel.
Germany made further changes, with Klopp introducing players who had not featured at the World Cup, including debutant Yannick Engelhardt and Serge Gnabry.
The Netherlands struggled to maintain their momentum after the 75th minute, but they continued to search for an equaliser.
Their persistence finally paid off in stoppage time. Van Bommel produced a spectacular assist, setting up Gakpo to level the score in the 92nd minute.
The Netherlands almost completed the comeback when Guus Til headed wide from the final major chance of the match.
Germany will host Greece in Augsburg next, while the second squad will take over for Germany’s remaining two matches during the international break.
