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UEFA Nations League: Netherlands beat Serbia from Germany’s group, Bundesliga duo score for Austria

Netherlands climb to top spot of Group 2 in League A of the UEFA Nations League after their 2-1 victory in Serbia.

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 6:17 PM
UEFA Nations League: Netherlands beat Serbia from Germany’s group, Bundesliga duo score for Austria
Key Things to Know
  • The Netherlands defeated Serbia 2-1 to climb to the top of their UEFA Nations League group.
  • Mexx Meerdink scored two goals for the Netherlands, including a first-half penalty and the decisive late winner.
  • Luka Jovic scored Serbia's only goal just one minute after entering as a halftime substitute.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Netherlands secured a 2-1 away victory over Serbia in League A of the UEFA Nations League to move to the top of Group 2. Striker Mexx Meerdink scored both goals for the Oranje, opening the scoring with a first-half penalty before adding the winner set up by Guus Til. Serbia's lone goal came from substitute Luka Jovic early in the second half.

Elsewhere in international action, Cody Gakpo suffered a first-half injury and was replaced by Ruben van Bommel. In League B, Austria defeated Kosovo 3-1 with goals from Bundesliga midfielders Junior Adamu and Carney Chukwuemeka. Additionally, Denmark claimed a 2-0 win over Wales behind contributions from Joakim Maehle and Adam Daghim.

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