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The Netherlands narrowly beat Serbia in the Nations League, with Gjivai Zechiël and Jorrel Hato shining.

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Context

Gjivai Zechiël and Jorrel Hato, both substitutes, had a decisive impact in the victory against Serbia, contributing an earned penalty and a goal. Their performances could influence Xavi Hernández's choices for upcoming Nations League matches, highlighting the importance of reserve players in the context of the competition.

Why it matters

The Netherlands' victory against Serbia in the Nations League is significant for the team's morale and for Xavi Hernández's tactical approach. Substitutes Gjivai Zechiël and Jorrel Hato showed their ability to influence the match, highlighting the depth of the Dutch squad. This success could have a positive impact on the continuation of the competition and on the season in general.

Key Points

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The Netherlands beat Serbia in the Nations League, with Gjivai Zechiel and Jorrel Hato standing out.
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The Netherlands ended their first international break under Xavi Hernandez with a narrow victory against Serbia in the Nations League. The players who shone in this match were once again the substitutes for the Spanish coach: Gjivai Zechiël and Jorrel Hato. Xavi made several changes compared to the previous match, the 4-0 win against Kosovo in the friendlies, fielding a starting eleven for this Nations League match as follows: Bart Verbruggen in goal; Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven and Teun Koopmeiners in defence; in midfield Ryan Gravenberch, Joey Veerman and Tijjani Reijnders; in attack Mexx Meerdink, Noa Lang and Joey Summerville. The substitutions made by Xavi in the second half were decisive for the victory: in fact, Ruben van Bommel, Joshua Zirkzee and Gjivai Zechiël and Jorrel Hato came on in place of Meerdink, Lang and Veerman. It was these last two that gave the Netherlands an edge: Zechiël earned a penalty, converted by Crysencio Summerville, and Hato scored the 2-1 winning goal after Serbia had equalized from a penalty with Dusan Tadic. The performance of the two substitutes did not go unnoticed: Gjivai Zechiël and Jorrel Hato both received a rating of 7 from the football statistics site 'WhoScored', the best of the match, while the third best rating, a 6.5, went to Joshua Zirkzee. Here are the votes of the Dutch players who played against Serbia:
Bart Verbruggen 6
Denzel Dumfries 6
Virgil van Dijk 6
Micky van de Ven 6
Teun Koopmeiners 6
Ryan Gravenberch 5.5 (58' Jorrel Hato 7)
Joey Veerman 6 (58' Gjivai Zechiël 7)
Tijjani Reijnders 6 (82' Quinten Timber - )
Mexx Meerdink 5 (45' Joshua Zirkzee 6.5)
Noa Lang 5.5 (58' Ruben van Bommel 6)
Crysencio Summerville 6.5

Xavi Hernandez 6

Players who received less than 6 were not evaluated, as they did not play sufficient minutes on the pitch.

Holland in the Nations League After the disappointing last World Cup, the Netherlands must face a new challenge, that of the 2026/27 Nations League, where they will face Germany, Serbia and Greece in the group stage.

What happens now

With this victory, the Netherlands prepares to face the next challenges in the Nations League with renewed confidence. Players who have shone, such as Zechiël and Hato, could earn more minutes in the coming matches, while Xavi will continue to experiment with the lineup. Attention now shifts to the next match, where the Netherlands will try to consolidate their position in the group.