{
  "id": 10270847,
  "title": "Meerdink double gives Xavi first win as Oranje coach in Belgrade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/meerdink-double-gives-xavi-first-win-as-oranje-coach-in-belgrade",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-27T18:23:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "DutchNews",
    "slug": "dutchnews",
    "url": "https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/meerdink-double-gives-xavi-first-win-as-oranje-coach-in-belgrade/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Mexx Meerdink’s first two international goals were enough for the Netherlands to edge past Serbia and earn Xavi Hernandez his...",
  "key_points": [
    "Mexx Meerdink scores both goals for Netherlands",
    "Xavi Hernandez wins first match as Oranje coach",
    "Serbia's Vanja Milinkovic-Savic makes two crucial saves"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}