Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior: Penalty in First-Half Stoppage Time

Sittard, MINA – Fortuna Sittard vs Excelsior was a fierce match in Week 24 of the Eredivisie on Friday at the Offermans Joosten Stadium.

Both teams have 26 points, with Fortuna Sittard in 11th place and Excelsior in 12th. A three-point victory would move either team closer to the top 10.

In the first half, Fortuna dominated possession and launched several attacks that threatened Excelsior’s defense.

Meanwhile, Excelsior also posed a dangerous threat on the counterattack.

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Until the 20th minute, the match was still tied.

In the 25th minute, the visitors regained possession and surrounded Fortuna’s defense.

At the 45th minute, the score remained 0-0.

However, in first-half stoppage time, a powerful shot from a Fortuna player hit Irakli Yegoian (23) on the hand inside the penalty area.

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The referee initially deemed it not a foul and allowed play to continue. However, after checking the VAR, the referee awarded a penalty.

Mohammed Ihattaren (52) stepped up to take the penalty in the 45+6 minute. The Moroccan player beat goalkeeper Stijn van Gassel (1).

The score was 1-0 to Fortuna Sittard, which was then followed by the half-time whistle. []

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)

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