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Xavi gets first win as Netherlands coach, beating Serbia 2-1

The Netherlands defeated Serbia in the UEFA Nations League to give Xavi Hernandez his first victory in charge, while Denmark beat Wales in the same competition.

Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke
3 outlets, 2 regions

What happened

The Netherlands beat Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade in the UEFA Nations League, giving Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach.123

Mexx Meerdink scored twice for the Netherlands in the win.2

The result moved the Netherlands to four points from two games in Group A2, following a 1-1 draw with Germany in Xavi's first match in charge.2

Denmark also won in the Nations League, defeating Wales; Punch reported the score as 2-0.123

Xavi previously managed Barcelona before taking over the Netherlands after their World Cup last-32 exit to Morocco.2

Key points

  • The Netherlands defeated Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade in the UEFA Nations League.123
  • This was Xavi Hernandez's first win as Netherlands head coach.123
  • Denmark defeated Wales in the same round of Nations League fixtures.123

What the coverage leaves out

  • None of the outlets reviewed reported who scored for Serbia or details of Denmark's goals against Wales.
  • None of the outlets reviewed gave reaction from Xavi Hernandez or Serbian officials to the result.

Sources (3)

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