The Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1 in a Nations League match under new coach Xavi
Quick Look
- The Netherlands national team won its first victory under the leadership of new head coach Xavi, beating Serbia 2:1 in the away match of the second round of the group stage of the Nations League.
- Mex Meerdink scored a brace, including a penalty, and Luka Jovic scored for the hosts.
- Next matches: Netherlands - with Greece on October 1, Serbia - with Germany.
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Why It Matters
The match took place in the second round of the group stage of the Nations League. The Netherlands have changed their head coach: Xavi replaces Ronald Koeman.
The Dutch national team defeated the Serbian team in the second round of the group stage of the Nations League.
The meeting of the second group of League A in Belgrade ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of the Dutch national team, in which Mex Meerdink scored a double (30th and 69th minutes), who scored his first goal from the penalty spot. Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo was replaced in the 17th minute due to injury. Luka Jovic (46) scored for the home team.
The Dutch national team won its first victory under the leadership of new head coach Xavi, who replaced Ronald Koeman in this post. The Serbs suffered their second defeat at the start of the tournament.
In the next match, the Netherlands will play away against the Greeks on October 1, and the Serbs will play away against the Germans on the same day.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Netherlands will play Greece away on October 1
Very likely · Within days
Serbia will play Germany on October 1 away
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- How serious is Cody Gakpo's injury?
- Will Xavi be able to carry on the winning momentum in the next matches?
- How will the change of coach affect the long-term strategy of the Dutch national team?
