“Mohamed Ihattaren converts penalty after VAR review to give Fortuna the lead”
Pivotal“Kaj Sierhuis heads home from close range to double Fortuna's advantage”
Pivotal“Noah Naujoks scores to give Excelsior hope with a late goal”
Fortuna Sittard
Excelsior
Outstanding performance
Fortuna Sittard•MidfielderFortuna Sittard secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Excelsior in a match that could prove vital in their fight for Eredivisie survival. The hosts took control just before halftime through Mohamed Ihattaren's penalty after VAR intervention, with Dimitrios Limnios' initial effort being blocked before the spot-kick was awarded. Kaj Sierhuis doubled the advantage early in the second half with a well-placed header from Lance Duijvestijn's corner, giving Fortuna a commanding position. Despite Noah Naujoks pulling one back for Excelsior with twelve minutes remaining to set up a tense finale, the home side held firm to claim three precious points in their relegation battle.
How entertaining was this match?
Opportunity wasted. Noah Naujoks from Excelsior attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but failed to convert. The cross was delivered by Gyan de Regt.
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Simon Janssen from Excelsior committed a foul.
Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Excelsior after Justin Hubner allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Excelsior: Mike van Duinen comes on to replace Rick Meissen.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Ivo Pinto from Fortuna Sittard.
Rick MeissenYellow CardRick Meissen from Excelsior has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ivo Pinto from Fortuna Sittard has been awarded a free kick in an attacking position.
Rick Meissen committed a foul against Excelsior.
Irakli Yegoian from Excelsior commits a handball.
assist: Lance Duijvestijn
Goal! Fortuna Sittard leads 2-0 against Excelsior. Kaj Sierhuis scores with a header from the right side of the six-yard box, directing it straight into the center of the goal. The assist came from Lance Duijvestijn, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Goal! Fortuna Sittard leads 2-0 against Excelsior. Kaj Sierhuis scores with a header from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball straight into the center of the net. The assist came from Lance Duijvestijn, who delivered a precise cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Fortuna Sittard after Stijn van Gassel allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Fortuna Sittard after Rick Meissen allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Fortuna Sittard after Simon Janssen allowed the ball to go out.
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior committed a foul.
Philip BrittijnYellow CardPhilip Brittijn from Fortuna Sittard has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Philip Brittijn from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Philip Brittijn from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lennard Hartjes committed a foul against Excelsior.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Stijn van Gassel from Excelsior makes a great save, diving to his left to deny the attempt. The assist for this play came from Édouard Michut.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Kristoffer Peterson from Fortuna Sittard takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area. However, the attempt is thwarted by goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel of Excelsior, who makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist for this play came from Kaj Sierhuis.
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Philip Brittijn replaces Jasper Dahlhaus.
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Kristoffer Peterson replaces Dimitrios Limnios.
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Philip Brittijn comes on to replace Jasper Dahlhaus.
The first half has concluded with Fortuna Sittard leading Excelsior 1-0.
Goal! Fortuna Sittard takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Excelsior. Mohamed Ihattaren steps up for Fortuna Sittard and successfully scores the penalty, striking it with his left foot straight down the middle of the goal.
VAR Review: Penalty awarded to Fortuna Sittard.
VAR Review: Potential Penalty for Fortuna Sittard.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Dimitrios Limnios from Fortuna Sittard takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Jasper Dahlhaus.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be two minutes of stoppage time.
Jasper Dahlhaus from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Another offensive play unfolding. Simon Janssen from Excelsior takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Luuk Koopmans, the goalkeeper for Fortuna Sittard, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Irakli Yegoian.
Arthur Zagré committed a foul against Excelsior.
Dimitrios Limnios from Fortuna Sittard was awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Missed opportunity! Kaj Sierhuis of Fortuna Sittard attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Noah Naujoks from Excelsior committed a foul.
Neraysho Kasanwirjo from Fortuna Sittard has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Lennard Hartjes from Excelsior committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Noah Naujoks from Excelsior.
Opportunity wasted. Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Fortuna Sittard after a defensive play by Rick Meissen.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior fires a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Noah Naujoks.
Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Noah Naujoks from Excelsior committed a foul.
Derensili Sanches Fernandes from Excelsior strikes the crossbar with a left-footed shot taken from a challenging angle on the right side.
Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard committed a handball foul.
Missed opportunity! Lance Duijvestijn from Fortuna Sittard took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
Lennard Hartjes from Excelsior has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Offside call against Excelsior. Noah Naujoks has been caught in an offside position.
Offside - Excelsior. Noah Naujoks has been caught offside.
Offside call against Excelsior. Rick Meissen has been flagged for being offside.
Corner awarded to Excelsior, following a deflection off Luuk Koopmans.
Another offensive push. Gyan de Regt from Excelsior takes a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but Luuk Koopmans, the goalkeeper for Fortuna Sittard, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Arthur Zagré.
Opportunity squandered. Jasper Dahlhaus from Fortuna Sittard attempted a left-footed shot from the center of the box but failed to find the target. The chance was set up by Dimitrios Limnios, who delivered a cross.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Stijn van Gassel of Excelsior makes a save in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Kaj Sierhuis.
A fresh offensive move is underway. Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Stijn van Gassel of Excelsior makes a save, denying the attempt in the bottom left corner. The assist came from Kaj Sierhuis.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match halted due to an injury to Noah Naujoks from Excelsior.
The opening half of the match is underway.
