Published September 27, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Netherlands beat Serbia 1-2 in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, September 27, with Mexx Meerdink scoring two goals. Serbia levelled after the interval, but Mexx Meerdink restored the Netherlands lead.
The result was shaped by two separate spells in which Netherlands moved ahead, and by Serbia’s response after the break. Mexx Meerdink scored both Netherlands goals, while Serbia’s equaliser briefly put the match back on level terms. At half-time, the score was 0-1.
How it unfolded
Mexx Meerdink opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 30th minute, putting Netherlands ahead at 0-1. Luka Jovic brought Serbia level in the 46th minute, making it 1-1. Mexx Meerdink struck again in the 69th minute, putting Netherlands in front at 1-2. Only Netherlands ever led, twice; the score was levelled once.
The sequence left Serbia needing another response after the second Netherlands goal. It did not arrive, and the final score remained 1-2.
The numbers
The shot count was 8 for Serbia and 22 for Netherlands, while efforts on target stood at 4 and 6. Possession was 30% for Serbia and 70% for Netherlands; the corner count was 1 for Serbia and 4 for Netherlands. Both sides registered efforts on target.