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Netherlands secures first win under Xavi against Serbia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 6:05 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Netherlands secures first win under Xavi against Serbia

Summary

The Netherlands achieved a 2-1 victory over Serbia in a Nations League match on September 27, marking Xavi Hernandez's first win as head coach. After a 1-1 draw with Germany in his debut, Xavi's team earned this result with two goals from Mexx Meerdink. The Dutch opened the scoring through a penalty, converted by Meerdink, but Serbia equalized shortly after halftime. Meerdink then secured the win with a second goal in the 69th minute. Meanwhile, Denmark defeated Wales 2-0 in Copenhagen, continuing their strong performance in Group A4.

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Status Watch

•Xavi's first victory as Netherlands coach comes against Serbia.
•Meerdink scores both goals for the Netherlands.
•Denmark wins 2-0 against Wales, continuing strong form.
•Austria also secures a 3-1 win over Kosovo in League B.

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6:05 PMYahoo Sports — Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss, Denmark beat Wales

What they're saying

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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.In League B, Austria made it two wins from two as David Affengruber, Junior Adamu and Carney Chukwuemeka scored in a 3-1 win over Kosovo in Vienna.
— Yahoo Sports

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