Virgil van Dijk called Germany’s goal a “disgrace” after the Netherlands earned a 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw with a stoppage-time equalizer. Dutch players wanted play stopped when Brian Brobbey went down injured; Joshua Kimmich defended the goal as legal.
Brobbey went down after a tussle in the 32nd minute. Germany played on: Kimmich sent a low cross into the box, a Dutch player intercepted it, and the ball fell to Felix Nmecha, who scored. The referee and VAR let the goal stand.
The article notes the Netherlands still had a 9-8 numerical advantage during the attack. It argues Brobbey may not have pressed far enough back to affect the move, while noting he could have tracked back to join the press.
