Fortuna Sittard secured an important 3-2 away victory at ADO Den Haag, powered by a standout performance from Mohamed Ihattaren. The Limburg club currently sits seventh in the Eredivisie with seven points from four games and a goal difference of plus one.
How did Fortuna Sittard win in The Hague?
Reporters from Voetbal International and De Telegraaf credited Mohamed Ihattaren for deciding the match. The midfielder opened the scoring in the 29th minute via a deflection off Milan Hokke. Five minutes later, Lequincio Zeefuik headed in a cross from Ihattaren for 0-2. ADO Den Haag pulled one back through Yannick Eduardo, but Ihattaren made it 1-3 with a stunning long-range strike. Jesse Bal scored a late consolation to make it 2-3. The win keeps Fortuna Sittard in the upper half of the table. The club has scored eight goals and conceded seven so far this season. The next match is a home fixture against Ajax on September 12, a key test for the standings.
Why did Buijs quote Mourinho?
In a separate story by De Limburger, manager Danny Buijs shared his views on player workload. He referenced a quote from José Mourinho about 'overexploitation'. "You sometimes engage in overexploitation with your squad," Buijs said according to the newspaper. The coach stressed the importance of a broad and fit team, especially with a busy schedule ahead. Buijs's comments come as Fortuna Sittard trails league leaders PSV Eindhoven by six points. A fit and deep squad is vital to maintain the positive start. The full roster can be found on our squad page.
What did Ihattaren mean for the victory?
Mohamed Ihattaren was 'worth his weight in gold' according to Goal.com. The player scored twice and provided an assist. His second goal, a shot from around 25 meters that went in off the crossbar, was described by multiple outlets as sublime. The performance highlights his form this season. Ihattaren's contribution is a key factor in Fortuna's attacking statistics, which you can follow via our stats. His actions handed ADO Den Haag their fourth defeat of the campaign.
What is Fortuna's current form?
Fortuna Sittard has a mixed recent run of form with the results WLWD (win, loss, win, draw). The club has won twice, drawn once, and lost once. The victory in The Hague followed a draw in the previous round. The coming weeks will be decisive. After the Ajax match awaits a run of games you can check in the fixtures. Fortuna Sittard plays at home against fifth-placed Ajax on September 12.
