Volendam, MINA – FC Volendam trailed Fortuna Sittard 0-2 throughout the first half of their match at Kras Stadion in the 27th round of the Eredivisie on Saturday.
Fortuna Sittard’s goals came from headers by Paul Gladon (19) in the 19th minute and Dimitrios Limnios (18) in the 44th minute.
In the second half, FC Volendam put on the pressure with a flurry of attacks. Several dangerous attacks forced goalkeeper Luuk Koopmans (1) into brilliant saves.
After repeatedly failing in their attacks, FC Volendam finally scored in the 80th minute.
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Starting from a quick counterattack, a cross from the left side of Fortuna’s area was met by Robert Muhren (21).
The substitute, who came on in the 61st minute, successfully beat goalkeeper Koopmans’ skill under the crossbar.
The score changed to 1-2.
That goal made FC Volendam even more determined to score an equalizer.
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However, the home team’s efforts were thwarted by the referee’s final whistle.
The score remained 2-1, in favor of Fortuna Sittard.
The three points weren’t enough to change Fortuna Sittard’s 11th-place position in the standings, but their 35 points are level with Groningen in 10th place. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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