{
  "id": 10329402,
  "title": "Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/xavi-gets-first-win-as-netherlands-boss-denmark-beat-wales",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T01:01:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1542605/xavi-gets-first-win-netherlands-boss-denmark-beat-wales"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Xavi Hernandez made his Netherlands coaching debut with a 2-1 victory over Serbia in the Nations League, marking his first win in the role. The Netherlands secured four points from two games in Group A2, thanks to two goals from Mexx Meerdink. Earlier in the tournament, the Dutch team faced a 1-1 draw against Germany, their first outing as Xavi's head coach. Serbia had a chance to take the lead in the 17th minute but missed a golden opportunity, with Dejan Joveljic's shot hitting the goalkeeper. Cody Gakpo of Liverpool left the field injured, replaced by Ruben van Bommel. In Denmark's win over Wales, they bounced back from a disappointing loss to Norway earlier in the week. Ben Davies committed an offside error, allowing Mikkel Damsgaard to score a goal off a free-kick, which Wales' Ben Davies handled in the net. The hosts extended their lead 13 minutes later, with Isaksen's shot hitting the crossbar.",
  "summary": "PARIS, France: The Netherlands gave Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach with a 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia in Belgrade on Sunday, while Denmark saw off Wales.",
  "key_points": [
    "Xavi Hernandez leads Netherlands to first win with 2-1 over Serbia",
    "Cody Gakpo injured, replaced by Ruben van Bommel",
    "Denmark rebound from Norway loss with 2-1 win over Wales"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/xavi-gets-first-win-as-netherlands-boss-denmark-beat-wales",
        "published": "2026-09-27T21:19:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/xavi-gets-first-win-as-netherlands-boss-denmark-beat-wales-10309554",
        "published": "2026-09-27T22:57:44.000Z"
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  "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."
}