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Zirkzee Preserves Xavi’s Unbeaten Start as Netherlands Overcome Serbia Joshua Zirkzee came to the Netherlands’ rescue as the Dutch maintained their unbeaten start under Xavi with a hard-fought victory over a determined Serbia side. The Netherlands faced a difficult test as Serbia refused to make life easy for the hosts. The visitors remained competitive throughout the encounter, forcing the Dutch to work for every opportunity. Zirkzee Makes the Difference With the match finely balanced, Zirkzee produced the decisive moment to give the Netherlands the breakthrough they needed. The forward’s contribution proved crucial, allowing the Dutch to secure another positive result and protect their unbeaten record since Xavi took charge. Serbia Provide a Stern Test Serbia showed plenty of resilience and created problems for the Netherlands, particularly during periods when the Dutch struggled to establish complete control. Their physical approach and determination kept the contest competitive, but they were ultimately unable to prevent the Netherlands from finding a way through. Xavi Continues Positive Beginning The result gives Xavi another encouraging result at the start of his tenure with the national team. Although the performance was far from straightforward, the ability to overcome a stubborn opponent is an important sign of progress for the Netherlands. The Dutch will now look to build on this unbeaten run, while Zirkzee can take confidence from playing a decisive role when his team needed him most.