Xavi Hernandez Leads Netherlands to First Nations League Win
Xavi Hernandez achieved his first win as head coach of the Netherlands National Football Team with a 2-1 victory over Serbia in the UEFA Nations League held in Belgrade. The match took place after the Dutch were held to a 1-1 draw against Germany in Xavi's debut.
Mexx Meerdink scored both goals for the Netherlands, netting a penalty in the 30th minute and a second goal in the 69th minute after a scramble. Serbia equalized shortly after halftime through Luka Jovic.
The Netherlands now has four points from two matches in Group A2. In a separate match, Denmark defeated Wales 2-0 in Copenhagen, with Ben Davies scoring an own goal and Gustav Isaksen adding a second.
Denmark has now won their last four encounters with Wales.
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