{
  "id": 9737963,
  "title": "Xavi satisfied as Gakpo earns Oranje late draw against Germany",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/xavi-satisfied-as-gakpo-earns-oranje-late-draw-against-germany",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T08:50:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DutchNews",
    "slug": "dutchnews",
    "url": "https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/xavi-satisfied-as-gakpo-earns-oranje-late-draw-against-germany/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Dutch national football coach Xavi Hernandez expressed satisfaction with his team's performance following their 1-1 draw with Germany in Amsterdam. Cody Gakpo scored a late goal, converting a pass from debutant Ruben van Bommel, earning Oranje the point they deserved from their dominant second half. The Spaniard acknowledged initial nervousness in the first half, stating, \"We were a little nervous in the first half, but the second half is the way we want to play.\" Germany took the lead in the 32nd minute when Felix Nmecha capitalized on a loose ball in the penalty area. The Dutch were frustrated that Germany continued playing after Brian Brobbey went down injured in the center circle. Captain Virgil van Dijk acknowledged a missed call, stating, \"We thought the ball should have gone out, but it didn’t go out, and it was unfortunate that it fell right in front of them after a good block by Jan Paul van Hecke.\" Van Dijk had the opener in the 15th minute, but the goal was denied after the referee ruled Brobbey had impeded Marc-André ter Stegen. AZ striker Mexx Meerdink replaced Brobbey but missed a chance to equalize on his debut after Crysencio Summerville set him up. Xavi hinted at potential changes ahead of the upcoming match against Serbia, but avoided naming specific players. Wout Weghorst might return after initially being left out, with Zian Flemming of Ipswich and Thijs Dallinga of FC Köln among other candidates. Van Bommel, who joined the Netherlands from his father and grandfather in the national team, came on in the second half and set up Gakpo's assist.",
  "summary": "New Dutch national football coach Xavi Hernandez declared himself satisfied with his team’s performance following the 1-1 draw with Germany...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}