Meerdink gives Xavi his first win as Netherlands coach, Israel faces Ireland in contentious match
Meerdink scored both goals as the Dutch earned their first win under Xavi Hernández after a gritty Nations League match, officials said.
- On Sunday, the Netherlands defeated Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade, securing head coach Xavi Hernandez his first victory in charge of the team.
- Striker Mexx Meerdink scored twice, converting a 30th-minute penalty after Crysencio Summerville was fouled, then netting the 69th-minute winner set up by substitute Guus Til.
- Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen denied Dejan Joveljic in the 17th minute, while Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo was substituted moments later after a challenge by Saaa Lukici.
- The victory moves the Netherlands to four points in Group A2; elsewhere, Denmark defeated Wales 2-0 and Austria beat Kosovo 3-1 in Sunday's Nations League matches.
- Next, the Oranje travel to Thessaloniki on Thursday to face Greece, who beat Serbia 2-1 in their opening Nations League match.
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