Virgil van Dijk criticizes Germany's controversial goal in 1-1 draw

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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Virgil van Dijk criticizes Germany's controversial goal in 1-1 draw
Summary

The Netherlands and Germany played to a 1-1 draw in a UEFA Nations League match on September 24. Virgil van Dijk expressed his frustration, calling Germany's opener a “disgrace” due to a controversial decision not to stop play for a Dutch player's injury. Joshua Kimmich defended the legality of the goal, stating that the referee made the correct call. The match included a late equalizer from the Netherlands, preventing a defeat against Germany, which they deemed inferior overall. Both teams now look ahead to their next fixtures in the Nations League.

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  • •Match ended in a 1-1 draw in UEFA Nations League.
  • •Virgil van Dijk criticized the legality of Germany's goal.
  • •Joshua Kimmich defended the referee's decision.
  • •The Netherlands scored a late equalizer late in the match.
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  • 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Virgil van Dijk furious over Germany goal in 1-1 draw vs. Netherlands
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A heated debate in the first international friendly for Germany.

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