Football
Meerdink Seeks Words After 'Boyhood Dream' in Oranje, Was Designated Penalty Taker
Mexx Meerdink scored two goals to lead the Netherlands to a 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia, describing the achievement as a "boyhood dream." The 23-year-old AZ player, who replaced the injured Donyell Malen and Brian Brobbey, took a penalty and scored the winner after Cody Gakpo was substituted. Captain Virgil van Dijk praised Meerdink's impact but criticized the team's overall performance, while Joey Veerman recorded 135 touches, the most by an Orange midfielder since Wesley Sneijder in 2014.
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