3 – 2
“Lance Duijvestijn broke the deadlock with a left-footed strike from outside the box, assisted by Kaj Sierhuis, after PEC Zwolle had gifted Fortuna a foothold through a foul and a fortunate sequence of play.”
Pivotal“Yassin Oukili pounced from inside the six-yard box to double Fortuna's lead just minutes into the second half, after Kristoffer Peterson had missed a chance in the same passage of play.”
Pivotal“Kaj Sierhuis added a third to put the match beyond doubt, effectively killing any realistic hope of a Zwolle comeback and cementing Fortuna's dominance in the second half.”
Pivotal“Substitute Gabriël Reiziger pulled one back for PEC Zwolle, having come on in the 42nd minute, giving the visitors a lifeline and injecting some tension into the final quarter.”
“Zico Buurmeester's stoppage-time goal made it 3-2, completing a late two-goal burst from Zwolle that threatened to make things uncomfortable for Fortuna, but the final whistle arrived before any further damage could be done.”
Fortuna Sittard
PEC Zwolle
Fortuna Sittard controlled the afternoon with quiet efficiency, building a 3-0 lead through goals in the 21st, 50th, and 65th minutes before conceding twice in the dying stages to a Zwolle side that never quite knew when to give up. Despite being outpossessed 55-45, Fortuna were the more clinical side, converting four of their five big chances — a striking contrast to PEC Zwolle, who missed four of their own. Lance Duijvestijn broke the deadlock with a composed left-footed effort from outside the box, Yassin Oukili capitalised on a scramble inside the six-yard box shortly after half-time, and Sierhuis's third wrapped up what looked like a comfortable win. PEC Zwolle's late push, sparked by substitute Gabriël Reiziger and capped by Zico Buurmeester deep into stoppage time, gave the scoreline a misleading flatness — but for Fortuna, sitting 18th in the Eredivisie table, this is a vital three points in what remains a tense battle to stay up.
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Goal! Yassin Oukili scores for Fortuna Sittard with a left-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box into the left corner. The score is now Fortuna Sittard 2, PEC Zwolle 0.
Kristoffer Peterson from Fortuna Sittard missed a chance, shooting with his left foot from the center of the box.
Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle commits a foul.
Tristan Schenkhuizen from Fortuna Sittard was awarded a free kick on the right wing.
The second half starts with Fortuna Sittard leading PEC Zwolle 1-0.
The first half ends with Fortuna Sittard leading PEC Zwolle 1-0.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Foul committed by Odysseus Velanas of PEC Zwolle.
Neraysho Kasanwirjo from Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
Neraysho Kasanwirjo from Fortuna Sittard hits the left post with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Simon Graves concedes.
Substitution for PEC Zwolle: Gabriel Reiziger replaces Kaj de Rooij due to injury.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Kaj de Rooij from PEC Zwolle.
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Odysseus Velanas concedes.
Kristoffer Peterson of Fortuna Sittard won a free kick on the left wing.
Olivier Aertssen from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Kaj Sierhuis of Fortuna Sittard makes an attacking attempt, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but the shot is saved by goalkeeper Tom de Graaff of PEC Zwolle, who is positioned in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Dimitrios Limnios.
PEC Zwolle wins a corner after Kaj Sierhuis concedes.
Thijs Oosting's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The assist came from Odysseus Velanas.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after a concession by Syb van Ottele.
Lance Duijvestijn of Fortuna Sittard commits a handball.
There is a delay in the match due to an injury to Kaj de Rooij of PEC Zwolle.
Foul committed by Nick Fichtinger of PEC Zwolle.
Yassin Oukili from Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in the attacking area.
Corner awarded to PEC Zwolle after a concession by Syb van Ottele.
Missed chance. Kaj Sierhuis from Fortuna Sittard shot with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it went high and wide to the left.
Zico Buurmeester from PEC Zwolle had a missed chance, shooting with his right foot from the center of the box, but it went just left of the goal. The assist came from Odysseus Velanas, who provided a cross.
Missed chance. Koen Kostons of PEC Zwolle heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. The assist was provided by Odysseus Velanas with a cross.
Kristoffer Peterson's shot from outside the box is blocked. The assist came from Lance Duijvestijn.
assist: Kaj Sierhuis
Goal! Fortuna Sittard leads 1-0 against PEC Zwolle. Lance Duijvestijn scores for Fortuna Sittard with a left-footed shot from outside the box to the center of the goal, assisted by Kaj Sierhuis.
Thijs Oosting of PEC Zwolle is flagged for offside.
Offside called against Fortuna Sittard. Kristoffer Peterson is in an offside position.
Foul committed by Odysseus Velanas of PEC Zwolle.
Tristan Schenkhuizen of Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
Foul committed by Nick Fichtinger of PEC Zwolle.
Tristan Schenkhuizen of Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Anselmo MacNulty concedes.
Kristoffer Peterson from Fortuna Sittard had a missed chance, shooting with his left foot from the left side of the box. His attempt was close but off target after a fast break.
Daan Bisschops from Fortuna Sittard committed a foul.
Odysseus Velanas from PEC Zwolle won a free kick on the right wing.
Syb van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard won a free kick in defense.
Kaj de Rooij from PEC Zwolle committed a foul.
Koen Kostons from PEC Zwolle won a free kick on the left wing.
Fouled by Syb van Ottele of Fortuna Sittard.
Missed chance. Daan Bisschops of Fortuna Sittard headed the ball from a few meters out after a corner.
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Olivier Aertssen concedes.
Fouled by Yassin Oukili of Fortuna Sittard.
Kaj de Rooij from PEC Zwolle has won a free kick in the attacking zone.
Yassin Oukili's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
The first half begins.
