Fortuna Sittard won 2-0 over AZ in the Eredivisie on 22 August 2026. Ole Romeny scored the first goal in the 5th minute and Jizz Hornkamp secured the victory with a late header in the 90+4th minute.

Game Flow

The match started with a strong pressure from Fortuna Sittard, who held 28% possession compared to AZ's 72%. The first scoring opportunity came in the 5th minute when Romeny passed the ball from the midfield to the left corner, and the goalkeeper could not keep up. AZ responded with several shots on target, but the defense held firm.

In the second half, Fortuna Sittard took control. They executed 30 shots, 11 of which were on target. Most shots came from free kicks and corners, with a notable 15 corners for Fortuna. Pass accuracy was 90%, with 577 successful passes.

The second goal came in the 90+4th minute. Hornkamp, who had already scored in the 58th minute, netted a second goal with a header from a free kick. The AZ goalkeeper could not keep the ball, and it landed in the net.

Statistics

  • Possession: Fortuna 28%, AZ 72%
  • Shots on target: 11 (42%)
  • Big chances: 3 (Fortuna) vs 1 (AZ)
  • Corners: 15 (Fortuna) vs 0 (AZ)
  • Passes: 577 (90%)
  • Duels won: 36 (Fortuna) vs 9 (AZ)
  • Saves: 2 (Fortuna) vs 9 (AZ)
  • Fouls against: 11 (Fortuna) vs 0 (AZ)

Key Moments

  • 5': Ole Romeny scores the first goal.
  • 58': Jizz Hornkamp scores the first goal.
  • 90+4': Hornkamp scores the second goal with a header.

This victory confirms Fortuna Sittard's strong position in the league, while AZ is still searching for better balance in their attack and defense.