Aleksandar Mitrović scored two goals for Serbia as they defeated the Super Eagles 2-0 in a friendly match. Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrović has stated that his side were the better team and deserved victory after they defeated the Super Eagles in a friendly on Tuesday, March 27.Serbia defeated the Super Eagles 2-0 in an international friendly and Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrović scored both goals in the 68th and 81st minute.The Serbian team recovered from their previous defeat to Morocco and Mitrović was delighted that his team bounced back. Speaking to the Serbian Football Federation website, Mitrović stated that his team deserved the victory over Nigeria.He said, “We were well on the ground, had control, we were a better team and we deserved victory. Let’s go back to the clubs and we are all eager to re-assemble, because we know what is expected in Russia.”Speaking about his two goals, Mitrović stated that the most important things was to get the victory.He said, “Two goals, I scored another, but … It’s important team. Good match, good result. We played the result and won the most important thing. We filled out everything the selector asked us to do.” Serbian coach Mladen Krstajić revealed that he was happy with the performance of his players against the Super Eagles.He said, “I would congratulate the players on the win and the achieved performance. On the approach, engagement, responsibility and discipline in the game. From the first minute we had a concentration, controlled the field events. Victory could have been more convincing, but it’s important how we worked.
