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Meerdink gives Xavi his first win as Netherlands coach, Israel faces Ireland in contentious match
- On Sunday, the Netherlands defeated Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade, securing coach Xavi Hernandez his first victory and moving the Oranje to four points in Group A2 of the UEFA Nations League.
- Liverpool winger Cody Gakpo departed injured in the 17th minute, disrupting the Dutch setup before AZ Alkmaar striker Mexx Meerdink opened the scoring with a confidently taken 30th-minute penalty after Crysencio Summerville was fouled.
- Serbia manager Veljko Paunovic introduced striker Luka Jovic at half-time, and the former Real Madrid player equalized less than a minute after the restart by finishing a pass from Sasa Lukic into the left corner.
- Substitute Guus Til set up Meerdink for the decisive 69th-minute goal, restoring the Netherlands' lead and leaving Serbia without a point after two Nations League matches.
- The Netherlands travel to Thessaloniki to face Greece on Thursday, a team that defeated Serbia 2-1 in their opening match, as Xavi seeks to maintain momentum in Group A2.
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After he tied his debut to Germany, the Dutch team was looking for a positive result to add more points to the European selection competition.
·Warsaw, Poland
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Oranje won Serbia by opening the Dutch victory account under Javi's leadership.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales
The Dutch were held to a 1-1 draw by Germany in Xavi's bow on Thursday, but two goals from Mexx Meerdink were enough for them to get past a spirited Serbia and move to four points from two games in Group A2. The Oranje turned to Barcelona great Xavi after a disappointing World Cup last-32 exit at the hands of Morocco. Serbia passed up a good opportunity to take a 17th-minute lead when Dejan Joveljic could only shoot straight at Dutch goalkeeper …
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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