Sittard, MINA – Fortuna Sittard took a 1-0 lead over Excelsior Rotterdam in the first half of their Eredivisie match on Friday at the Offermans Joosten Stadium.
The home side scored from the penalty spot through Mohamed Ihattaren (52) in first-half stoppage time.
In the second half, the home team regained control of the game through possession.
In the 58th minute, Fortuna were awarded a corner kick.
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Lance Duijvestijn (70) took the shot. The ball fell near the far post and was met by a header from Kaj Sierhuis (9) in front of goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel (1).
Goal. The ball bounced downwards off Sierhuis. The ball slipped under goalkeeper van Gassel’s legs and into the net.
The score became 2-0 to Fortuna Sittard.
In the 78th minute, Excelsior finally scored.
Noah Naujoks (10) scored with a powerful shot from the front of the net after being played in by his teammate, Mike van Duinen (29).
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The score was 2-1. However, the visitors were only able to score once, as no further goals were scored at the final whistle.
This victory didn’t move Fortuna Sittard up the table, but they are now just one point behind Utrecht in 10th place. []
Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)
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