Meerdink gives Xavi his first win as Netherlands coach, Israel faces Ireland in contentious match
Mexx Meerdink scored both goals for the Netherlands, giving Xavi Hernández his first win as coach after a 2-1 Nations League victory.
- On Sunday, the Netherlands defeated Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade, securing head coach Xavi Hernandez his first victory. Striker Mexx Meerdink scored both goals during his first international start, advancing the Dutch to four points in Group A2.
- Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez took charge after the Netherlands' disappointing World Cup exit to Morocco. The 23-year-old AZ Alkmaar striker Meerdink emerged as a primary attacking threat within the new tactical system.
- Meerdink converted a 30th-minute penalty after Aleksa Terzic fouled Crysencio Summerville, then sealed victory in the 69th minute. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo was replaced by Ruben van Bommel in the 17th minute following a heavy challenge.
- Serbia equalized early in the second half through substitute Luka Jovic, who scored from close range. Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen denied the hosts multiple attempts as they pushed for a late equalizer.
- Greece awaits the Netherlands in Thessaloniki on Thursday in a critical Group A2 fixture. The match will test whether Xavi can build momentum following the team's four-point tally after two Nations League games.
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Merdijk's two goals were enough for the Netherlands to leave with the "double" 2-1 away from Serbia and top the Greek group - Jovic temporarily equalized for the hosts
The Netherlands ' election exceeded its Serbian counterpart, with two objectives for one, at the Sunday meeting, in the second round of European football leagues.
Thanks to two goals from young AZ striker Mexx Meerdink, the Dutch national team won the away match against Serbia 2-1. Defensively, the Oranje was vulnerable at times, but the team created many chances.
UEFA Nations League: Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales
The Netherlands gave Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach with a 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Serbia, while Denmark defeated Wales 2-0. Read More: https://punchng.com/uefa-nations-league-xavi-gets-first-win-as-netherlands-boss-denmark-beat-wales/
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