{
  "id": 19875363,
  "title": "Germany sink sorry Serbia to set up crunch Netherlands clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/germany-sink-sorry-serbia-to-set-up-crunch-netherlands-clash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T22:09:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1577126/germany-sink-sorry-serbia-set-crunch-netherlands-clash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Germany secured a 3-1 victory over Serbia in a Nations League match held in Belgrade on Friday, setting up a crucial encounter with the Netherlands in Berlin on Monday. The game took place in poor weather conditions and with sparse attendance, with only around 5,000 schoolchildren and 200 German supporters in the cavernous Rajko Mitic Stadium. Germany took an early lead after just two minutes when Kai Havertz converted a corner that deflected off Serbia's Srdan Babic into the goal. The Arsenal forward was also involved in the second goal, as his pass found Brajan Gruda for the third. Babic equalized Serbia just before halftime with a consolation goal. Serbia's nine-man squad suffered further setbacks with Vanja Dragojevic and Andrija Zivkovic both sent off late in the game, leaving them without key players. The Dutch had already demonstrated their strength earlier in the tournament, defeating Greece 7-0 at home. Germany, coached by Jurgen Klopp, now have two wins, two draws, and one loss in their five games under his guidance, while Serbia has now lost their fifth consecutive match. The teams will face each other in Berlin on Monday, with Germany needing a victory to advance to the quarter-finals unless Serbia can overcome their remaining difficulties and win away from home.",
  "summary": "BELGRADE: Germany cruised to a 3-1 win against Serbia in Belgrade in the Nations League on Friday, setting up a crunch clash with the Netherlands in Berlin on Monday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Germany defeats Serbia 3-1 in Nations League match",
    "Kai Havertz scores early goal, Gruda adds second",
    "Netherlands set to face Germany in Berlin on Monday"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
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        "title": "Germany sink sorry Serbia to set up crunch Netherlands clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/germany-sink-sorry-serbia-to-set-up-crunch-netherlands-clash-19876487",
        "published": "2026-11-13T22:29:28.000Z"
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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."
}