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Portugal, Norway win Nations League openers; Gakpo denies Klopp debut win

Portugal beat Wales 1-0, Norway edged Denmark 3-2, and the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany after a stoppage-time equaliser.

Sources: VG, Futebol Interior, Channel News Asia, Ta Nea and 7 more11 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Portugal, Norway win Nations League openers; Gakpo denies Klopp debut win
Photo: VG

KEY POINTS

  • Portugal beat Wales 1-0 with a Joao Felix goal; Ronaldo goal disallowed by VAR.
  • Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Denmark 3-2 in Oslo.
  • Haaland reached 21 Nations League goals, a competition record.
  • Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany after Cody Gakpo's 92nd-minute equaliser.
  • Jurgen Klopp's Germany debut ended without a win; Kai Havertz injured.

Portugal began their Nations League title defence with a 1-0 victory over Wales at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Joao Felix scored the only goal in the 21st minute, while Cristiano Ronaldo had a second-half strike ruled out for offside by VAR.

Norway defeated Denmark 3-2 in Oslo thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland. The striker reached 21 goals in 17 Nations League appearances, becoming the first player to surpass 20 goals in the competition's history.

“He became the first player to reach 20 goals in the competition.”

— Futebol Interior report on Erling Haaland

The Netherlands salvaged a 1-1 draw against Germany in Amsterdam after Cody Gakpo volleyed home a 92nd-minute equaliser. The result spoiled the competitive debut of new Germany coach Jurgen Klopp, whose side had led through Felix Nmecha.

Virgil van Dijk had an early header disallowed for a foul on goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who made several crucial saves to keep Germany ahead until the final moments. Kai Havertz left the match injured in the first half for the visitors.

Greece came from behind to beat Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade after Andrija Zivkovic had given the hosts an early lead. Xavi Hernandez took charge of the Netherlands for the first time, becoming the first foreign coach of the Dutch since 1978.

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