LIVE BLOG: Netherlands vs Serbia | UEFA Nations League
LIVE BLOG: Netherlands vs Serbia | UEFA Nations League
After coming on at halftime, the young Manchester United striker makes his presence felt to put the Dutch side ahead. He taps the ball in with the goalkeeper beaten, almost at the far post, following a great low cross from the left by Tijjani Reijnders and an excellent passing combination from his teammates.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 2-1 Serbia
68' 🔄🇷🇸 TWO CHANGES FOR SERBIA!
Veljko Paunovic makes his first substitutions of the match. Nemanja Maksimovic and Luka Jovic, two players with LaLiga experience, come on. Marko Stankovic and Dušan Tadic make way.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
67' 🔄🇷🇸 Serbia makes changes
Maksimovic and Luka Jovic enter the pitch looking to give the Balkan side a fresh boost during the final stages of the match.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
66' 🇳🇱 BETTER FROM THE NETHERLANDS!
The changes made by Xavi Hernández are beginning to have an impact. The Oranje look much more dangerous and are finding greater freedom in the final third.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
63' 😱 HUGE CHANCE FOR THE NETHERLANDS!
Joshua Zirkzee, already inside the box, receives the ball and lays it off for Justin Summerville. The attacker cuts inside and finds Tijjani Reijnders, but the Al-Qadsiah midfielder cannot get his shot away quickly enough and a Serbian defender closes him down.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
61' 🧤 CVETKOVIC AGAIN!
Mijajlo Cvetkovic tries his luck once again from the edge of the box with a powerful effort heading toward goal. Bart Verbruggen has to stretch to make the save and prevent Serbia from taking the lead.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
60' 🔄🇳🇱 THREE CHANGES FOR THE NETHERLANDS!
Xavi Hernández makes another triple substitution. Jorrel Hato, Kees Smit Zechiël and Ruben van Bommel come on, while Joey Veerman, Noa Lang and Ryan Gravenberch leave the pitch.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
58' 🚀 REIJNDERS FIRES OVER!
The Netherlands' best chance of the match so far! Joey Veerman plays a through ball that finds Tijjani Reijnders behind the defense. The midfielder takes on Milinković-Savić and shoots from the edge of the box, but sends the ball over the crossbar.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
57' 🧤 VERBRUGGEN SAVES THE NETHERLANDS!
Lazar Samardžić tries another shot from outside the box and this time finds the target. Bart Verbruggen stretches to prevent the 1-2, and after the rebound, Denzel Dumfries gets there in time to prevent Dušan Tadic from getting a shot away.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
55' 🎯 SAMARDŽIĆ TRIES HIS LUCK!
Lazar Samardžić once again creates danger for Serbia with a shot from outside the box. However, the effort misses Bart Verbruggen's goal.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
53' 🇳🇱 Netherlands remains in control
The Oranje keeps possession and tries to impose its style of play, but the script remains much the same as in the first half: plenty of Dutch passing, but few genuinely dangerous chances.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
50' 🧤 KOOPMEINERS ALMOST SCORES AGAIN!
Teun Koopmeiners strikes a free kick from the edge of the box with power. The ball hits the wall and slowly heads toward goal, but Vanja Milinković-Savić reacts in time to make the save.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
49' 🟨 YELLOW CARD FOR LUKIĆ!
Saša Lukić receives a yellow card for protesting. The booking also has consequences for Serbia's next match, as the midfielder will miss the game through an accumulation of yellow cards.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
47' 😱 WHAT A PLAY BY CVETKOVIC!
Mijajlo Cvetkovic once again shows why he is such a threat. The young striker cuts inside the box, leaves Teun Koopmeiners on the ground and finds himself one-on-one with Bart Verbruggen. However, his shot goes well wide.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
46' 🔄🇳🇱 FIRST CHANGE FOR THE NETHERLANDS!
Xavi Hernández makes a change as soon as the second half begins. Joshua Zirkzee comes on for Mexx Meerdink.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
46' 🏁 SECOND HALF UNDERWAY!
The ball is rolling again at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. The Netherlands and Serbia return to the pitch with the score level at 1-1.
🇳🇱 The Oranje look to use their possession dominance to regain the lead, while 🇷🇸 Serbia continue to rely on counterattacks and the pace of Mijajlo Cvetkovic.
⚽ Score: 2H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
⏱️ FULL-TIME BREAK! 🏁
🇳🇱 The Netherlands and 🇷🇸 Serbia head into the locker room level at 1-1 after a first half with more goals than flowing football. The Dutch dominated possession, but the Serbians created the more dangerous chances on the counterattack.
⚽ Half-time score: 1H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
45+1' 🟨 YELLOW CARD FOR REIJNDERS!
Tijjani Reijnders receives the Netherlands' first yellow card after committing a foul by stepping on a Serbian player's foot.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
45' ⏱️ ONE MINUTE ADDED
Lithuanian referee Donatas Rumsas determines that one additional minute will be played before the break.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
44' 🇷🇸 SERBIA COMES CLOSE!
Aleksandar Pavlovic receives a well-weighted ball behind the Dutch defense and finds himself in shooting position. However, the Serbian midfielder fails to make clean contact with the ball and the opportunity goes to waste.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
43' 🇳🇱 MEERDINK HAD IT!
Ryan Gravenberch plays an excellent through ball that sends Mexx Meerdink one-on-one with Vanja Milinković-Savić. The Dutch striker tries to control the ball while moving forward, but it bounces off his heel and he misses a huge opportunity.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
41' 🇷🇸 TADIC TRIES FROM DISTANCE!
Dušan Tadic attempts to catch Bart Verbruggen off guard with a long-range effort. The shot is on target, but the Dutch goalkeeper stays alert and deals with the danger.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
40' 🇳🇱 VAN DIJK ALMOST SCORES!
An aerial rebound falls near the edge of the box and Virgil van Dijk steps up to attempt a spectacular volley. The shot is heading toward goal but ends up hitting a Serbian player.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
38' 📊 Netherlands' defensive streak continues
With Serbia's goal, the Dutch national team has now conceded in 12 consecutive matches.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
36' ⚽🇷🇸 GOAL FOR SERBIA, MIJAJLO CVETKOVIC!
The 19-year-old Anderlecht striker levels the score. Dušan Tadic starts the move and combines with Terzić, who sends a cross toward the penalty spot. Cvetkovic appears in the heart of the box and connects with the finish to beat Bart Verbruggen.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 1-1 Serbia
33' ⚽🇳🇱 GOAL FOR THE NETHERLANDS, TEUN KOOPMEINERS!
The Dutch midfielder puts the hosts ahead with a spectacular free kick from the right side. Koopmeiners delivers a cross-shot toward goal, with no player getting a touch, and the ball finds the back of Vanja Milinković-Savić's net.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 1-0 Serbia
30' 🟨 YELLOW CARD FOR PAVLOVIC!
Aleksandar Pavlovic receives Serbia's second yellow card after bringing down Noa Lang near the edge of the Dutch penalty area.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
28' 🎯 Netherlands unable to create danger from set pieces
The Dutch national team looks to make the most of its set-piece opportunities, but the corner kicks fail to produce clear chances in front of the Serbian goal.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
25' 😱 SERBIA HAD IT!
Dušan Tadic and Mijajlo Cvetkovic combine inside the box with a one-two. The 19-year-old striker finds himself in a prime position, almost from the penalty spot, but his shot goes wide. It is the clearest chance of the match up to this point.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
22' 🇳🇱 Netherlands dominates but cannot finish
The Oranje controls possession and looks for openings in the final third. Noa Lang and Justin Summerville try to create danger, but the Serbian defense remains solid and the hosts lack precision in the final meters.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
19' 🎯 NOA LANG WITH A WARNING!
Noa Lang receives the ball on the edge of the box and takes a shot despite pressure from Stefan Gudelj. The effort goes wide and hits the outside of the Serbian net.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
17' 🇷🇸 Serbia takes control of possession
The Balkan side manages to enjoy its first extended spell of possession. Lazar Samardžić becomes more influential in midfield as Serbia begins to find spaces to move forward.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
14' 🟨 YELLOW CARD FOR GUDELJ!
Stefan Gudelj becomes the first player booked in the match. The Serbia debutant raises his leg too high in a challenge and receives a yellow card from referee Donatas Rumsas.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
12' 🧤 GRAVENBERCH WITH A SHOT!
Ryan Gravenberch tries his luck from outside the box with a long-range effort. Vanja Milinković-Savić is alert and comfortably saves the shot.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
10' 🇳🇱 Netherlands dominates the match
As expected, the hosts control possession and keep Serbia pinned back. The Balkan side waits for its opportunity to launch a counterattack, while The Oranje looks for openings around the opposition box.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
7' 👤 Stefan Gudelj makes his debut
Red Star Belgrade midfielder Stefan Gudelj makes his first appearance for Serbia's senior national team. He is the cousin of former Sevilla player Nemanja Gudelj.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
4' 🛡️ Serbia struggling defensively
The visitors are showing some difficulties in containing the Dutch attacks. Veljko Paunovic's 5-3-2 formation has yet to find a way to stop The Oranje's attacking moves.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
2' 😱 NETHERLANDS WITH THE FIRST WARNING!
The Oranje creates the first chance of the match after a collective move involving several players inside the box. Following a series of deflections, the ball falls to Mexx Meerdink, who shoots over Vanja Milinković-Savić's goal.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
🏟️ THE MATCH IS UNDERWAY! ⚽
🇳🇱 Netherlands host 🇷🇸 Serbia in Matchday 4 of Group A2 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. The team managed by Xavi Hernández is looking for three points to close the gap on Greece and Germany, while Serbia are looking to earn their first points of the tournament.
🇳🇱 NETHERLANDS LINEUP
🧤 Bart Verbruggen;
🛡️ Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, Teun Koopmeiners, Micky van de Ven;
⚙️ Ryan Gravenberch, Joey Veerman, Tijjani Reijnders;
⚡ Justin Summerville, Mexx Meerdink and Noa Lang.
🇷🇸 SERBIA LINEUP
🧤 Vanja Milinković-Savić;
🛡️ Stefan Gudelj, Srdjan Babić, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Mihajlo Terzić;
⚙️ Andrija Nedeljković, Saša Lukić, Marko Stanković, Lazar Samardžić;
⚡ Mijajlo Cvetkovic and Dušan Tadic.
⚽ Score: 1H: Netherlands 0-0 Serbia
LINEUPS FOR THE MATCH ARE SET
Welcome to the LIVE BLOG of Netherlands vs. Serbia from Group 2 of League A in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League!
THE PREVIEW
Netherlands vs. Serbia will face off this Sunday, October 4, on Matchday 4 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The Group A2 clash will be played at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, with the Dutch national team needing a win to move closer to the top of the standings.
NETHERLANDS
The team coached by Xavi Hernández remains unbeaten, although it has recorded just one victory in three matches. The Netherlands have five points after a 1-1 draw with Germany, a 2-1 win over Serbia and a 2-2 draw against Greece. The team will also be without key players, including Cody Gakpo and Brian Brobbey.
SERBIA
Serbia is going through a difficult stretch after losing all three of its group matches and remaining without a single point. The team is also coming off a 2-0 defeat to Germany. The side managed by Veljko Paunović needs to turn things around to avoid being virtually eliminated from contention.
A KEY CLASH
The most recent meeting favors the Netherlands, who defeated Serbia 2-1 at home in Matchday 2. Now, the Oranje will look to take advantage of home-field advantage and close the gap on Greece, the group leaders with seven points.
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