Meerdink Gives Xavi His First Win as Netherlands Coach, Israel Faces Ireland in Contentious Match
Mexx Meerdink scored twice as the Netherlands earned Xavi Hernandez his first win in his second Nations League match.
- Mexx Meerdink scored twice as the Netherlands defeated Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade on Sunday, delivering coach Xavi Hernandez his first win in charge of the team in the Nations League match.
- Following a heavy challenge from Saaa Lukici in the 17th minute, Cody Gakpo was replaced by Ruben van Bommel, forcing the Oranje into an early tactical reshuffle during the match.
- In the 69th minute, substitute Guus Til set up Meerdink for the winning goal, as the striker held off his marker to steer the ball into the far corner.
- Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made critical saves to deny Luka Jovic as Serbia intensified pressure late in the match, but the hosts could not find an equalizer.
- The Netherlands travel to Thessaloniki on Thursday to face Greece, who defeated Serbia 2-1 in their opening Nations League fixture, as the Oranje seek to maintain momentum.
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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
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.
The Dutch national team beat Serbia with some difficulty in the Nations League (1-2). Mexx Meerdink receives the highest rating of all players, partly due to his two goals. Furthermore, two midfielders receive a failing grade.
The striker of the AZ Alkmaar scored a double in Belgrade and the Netherlands reached four points in the A2 group of the League of Nations.
With two goals from Merdink, the Netherlands won in Serbia 2-1 for the 2nd matchday of the A’ division of the Nations League, in the group that Greece also participates in. Jovic temporarily equalized. The post Serbia – Netherlands 1-2: Winners in Belgrade with two goals from Meerdink the “oranie” appeared first on in.gr.
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