Gakpo strikes late to deny Klopp winning start

Jurgen Klopp's first match in charge of Germany ended in a share of the spoils after Cody Gakpo struck late for the Netherlands.

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What happened. Jurgen Klopp took charge of Germany for the first time since leaving Liverpool, and looked set for a winning start. Cody Gakpo scored late to earn the Netherlands a 1-1 draw.

• Klopp returned to the dugout for the first time since his Anfield exit.
• Germany were on course for victory before Gakpo's late equaliser.
• The match was described as controversial.

Klopp's Germany tenure begins without a win as attention turns to his next fixture.

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