“Philip Brittijn scores from very close range after Fortuna Sittard win a free kick following a foul by Tonny Vilhena, converting the resulting chance to put Fortuna Sittard 1-0 ahead.”
Pivotal
Willem II
Fortuna Sittard
Outstanding performance
Fortuna Sittard•MidfielderFortuna Sittard edged a tight, evenly contested match despite Willem II having more of the ball early on, with the away side finishing stronger both statistically and on the scoreboard. The visitors held narrow edges in shots (17-15), passes (514-446), and big chances created (2-1), reflecting a game that swung in their favor as it wore on. The decisive moment came from a spell of sustained pressure in the closing stages, when Fortuna won a free kick in the attacking half and Philip Brittijn was on hand to turn home the loose ball from close range in the 79th minute. Willem II pushed for a response with a flurry of late substitutions but couldn't break through, leaving Fortuna to hold on for a result that will matter in the title-race conversation while Willem II's home struggles continue.
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Foul by Devin Haen (Willem II).
Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Kristoffer Peterson (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Handball by Édouard Michut (Fortuna Sittard).
Substitution, Willem II. Mats Lemmens replaces Calvin Twigt.
Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Calvin Twigt (Willem II).
Corner, Fortuna Sittard. Conceded by Per van Loon.
Corner, Fortuna Sittard. Conceded by Hidde ter Avest.
Attempt missed. Édouard Michut (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
Substitution, Fortuna Sittard. Kristoffer Peterson replaces Anthony Descotte.
Substitution, Fortuna Sittard. Syb van Ottele replaces Shiloh 't Zand.
Attempt blocked. Maxim Dekker (Willem II) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Per van Loon with a cross.
Corner, Willem II. Conceded by Justin Hubner.
Substitution, Willem II. Chido Obi replaces Jaden Slory.
Substitution, Willem II. Thomas Verheydt replaces Tonny Vilhena.
Corner, Willem II. Conceded by Philip Brittijn.
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Shiloh 't Zand.
Attempt saved. Lequincio Zeefuik (Fortuna Sittard) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Maxime Delanghe (Willem II). Assisted by Mohamed Ihattaren with a cross.
Goal! Willem II 0, Fortuna Sittard 1. Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from very close range.
Foul by Tonny Vilhena (Willem II).
Édouard Michut (Fortuna Sittard) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Lequincio Zeefuik (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from outside the box.
Vito van Crooij (Willem II) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Jasper Dahlhaus (Fortuna Sittard).
Corner, Willem II. Conceded by Ivo Pinto.
Foul by Vito van Crooij (Willem II).
Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Vito van CrooijYellow CardVito van Crooij (Willem II) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Substitution, Willem II. Vito van Crooij replaces Eser Gürbüz.
Finn Stam (Willem II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Lequincio Zeefuik (Fortuna Sittard).
Substitution, Willem II. Per van Loon replaces Nathan Tjoe-A-On.
Attempt missed. Lequincio Zeefuik (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from more than 35 yards misses to the left. Assisted by Shiloh 't Zand following a fast break.
Attempt missed. Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Attempt missed. Uriel van Aalst (Willem II) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Jaden Slory.
Édouard Michut (Fortuna Sittard) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Corner, Willem II. Conceded by Mattijs Branderhorst.
Foul by Eser Gürbüz (Willem II).
Calvin Twigt (Willem II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Anthony Descotte (Fortuna Sittard).
Uriël van AalstYellow CardUriel van Aalst (Willem II) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Attempt blocked. Hidde ter Avest (Willem II) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
Foul by Uriel van Aalst (Willem II).
Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Willem II).
Foul by Lequincio Zeefuik (Fortuna Sittard).
Attempt missed. Nathan Tjoe-A-On (Willem II) left footed shot from the centre of the box.
Substitution, Fortuna Sittard. Lequincio Zeefuik replaces Ole Romeny.
Attempt missed. Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) left footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt missed. Jaden Slory (Willem II) right footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nathan Tjoe-A-On.
Attempt blocked. Tonny Vilhena (Willem II) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jaden Slory.
Attempt blocked. Uriel van Aalst (Willem II) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Nathan Tjoe-A-On with a cross.
Attempt missed. Eser Gürbüz (Willem II) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Uriel van Aalst with a headed pass.
Tonny Vilhena (Willem II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard).
Attempt saved. Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Maxime Delanghe (Willem II).
Second Half begins Willem II 0, Fortuna Sittard 0.
First Half ends, Willem II 0, Fortuna Sittard 0.
Attempt saved. Jaden Slory (Willem II) right footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Attempt missed. Hidde ter Avest (Willem II) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right.
Fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Édouard Michut.
Attempt missed. Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
Jaden Slory (Willem II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Ivo Pinto (Fortuna Sittard).
Attempt blocked. Hidde ter Avest (Willem II) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Jaden Slory (Willem II) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the bottom left corner by Mattijs Branderhorst (Fortuna Sittard).
Corner, Willem II. Conceded by Philip Brittijn.
Finn Stam (Willem II) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Ole Romeny (Fortuna Sittard).
Attempt missed. Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) left footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt missed. Eser Gürbüz (Willem II) left footed shot from outside the box.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Attempt missed. Édouard Michut (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
Delay in match because of an injury Maxim Dekker (Willem II).
Delay in match because of an injury Rodrigo Guth (Fortuna Sittard).
Foul by Eser Gürbüz (Willem II).
Attempt missed. Jasper Dahlhaus (Fortuna Sittard) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Mohamed Ihattaren with a cross.
Corner, Fortuna Sittard. Conceded by Maxime Delanghe.
Édouard Michut (Fortuna Sittard) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Jaden Slory (Willem II) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Uriel van Aalst.
Hidde ter Avest (Willem II) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Jasper Dahlhaus (Fortuna Sittard).
Nathan Tjoe-A-OnYellow CardNathan Tjoe-A-On (Willem II) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Attempt missed. Édouard Michut (Fortuna Sittard) right footed shot from the centre of the box.
Foul by Hidde ter Avest (Willem II).
Ole Romeny (Fortuna Sittard) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Uriel van Aalst (Willem II).
Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Devin Haen (Willem II) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved.
VAR Decision: No Penalty Fortuna Sittard.
First Half begins.
