Nations League round-up: Jurgen Klopp still winless after two games in charge of Germany, Austria beat Kosovo, Portugal see off Norway

Nations League round-up: Jurgen Klopp still winless after two games in charge of Germany, Austria beat Kosovo, Portugal see off Norway
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Jurgen Klopp remains winless after two games in charge of Germany following a shock 1-0 loss at home to Greece. Ex-Liverpool boss Klopp started his tenure with a 1-1 draw in the Netherlands in their Group 2 opener in Nations League A on Thursday, but any hopes of an emotional homecoming fell flat at WWK Arena in Augsburg. After a goalless first half, the visitors broke the deadlock with 16 minutes left when fine play by Arsenal attacker Christos Tzolis set up a chance for substitute Dimitrios Kourbelis, who had a low effort deflected in to earn Greece a famous victory. In Ireland's group, Austria - who come to Dublin for Thursday's B2 encounter at the Aviva Stadium - enjoyed a 3-1 victory over Kosovo. David Affengruber opened the scoring for Ralf Rangnick's side on 23 minutes, with Junior Adamu doubling their advantage two minutes into first-half injury-time. Read more Daniel McDonnell: Spotlight should fall on FAI board, not the players on a night when important business was lost before a ball was kicked Substitute Carney Chukwuemeka claimed Austria's third goal on 61 minutes, before Edon Zhegrova pulled a goal back for Kosovo from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute. Meanwhile, new Netherlands head coach Xavi saw his side secure a hard-fought 2-1 triumph away to Serbia, after a brace by Mexx Meerdink. Read more Points won but little gained for Ireland after contentious fixture against Israel goes ahead It was not an entirely positive night for the Netherlands, who trail Group 2 leaders Greece by two points and lost Cody Gakpo to injury in Belgrade. Erling Haaland brushed off speculation over Manchester City's legal battle with the Premier League to score in Oslo, but it failed to prevent Norway from losing 2-1 at home to Portugal. The Group 4 clash in Nations League A went the way of new Portugal manager Jorge Jesus after Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos struck at the start of each half. Cristiano Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Norway.

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