Meerdink double gives Xavi first win as Oranje coach in Belgrade
Mexx Meerdink’s first two international goals were enough for the Netherlands to edge past Serbia and earn Xavi Hernandez his...
Dutch footballer Mexx Meerdink scored both of the Netherlands' goals against Serbia, giving head coach Xavi Hernandez his first win as the Oranje coach in a hard-fought match in Belgrade. Meerdink's first goal came from the penalty spot in the first half after Crysencio Summerville was fouled, and his second goal sealed the victory mid-way through the second half.
Serbian goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic was in fine form, making two big saves to deny Joey Veerman. Despite the win, Xavi expressed that the team needed to improve, especially in the first half. Oranje dominated the match, but showed limited attacking flair in the opening 45 minutes. The Dutch will next face Greece in Thessaloniki on Thursday.
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