Football
Meerdink Family Watches Mexx Score First Goals for Netherlands from Home: 'A Special Evening'
Martijn Meerdink, father of AZ striker Mexx Meerdink, watched his son score two goals during his debut start for the Netherlands in a 2-1 victory over Serbia. The family viewed the match at home, celebrating Mexx's penalty and second-half winner after he was called up to replace the injured Donyell Malen under new coach Xavi Hernández. Martijn, a former international himself, expressed amazement at how quickly his son adapted, noting that the positive feedback from the coach boosts Mexx's confidence as he follows in his father's footsteps.
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