Football
Mexx Meerdink Secures Xavi's First Victory as National Coach with Two Goals
National coach Xavi Hernández secured his first win with a 1-2 victory over Serbia, driven by goals from Mexx Meerdink and strong midfield play from Joey Veerman. Meerdink scored his first international goal in his second cap, validating Xavi's trust in new and returning players like Ruben van Bommel. Despite the win, the Dutch team struggled with concentration, evidenced by defensive lapses from Veerman and an injury to Cody Gakpo.
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