Fortuna Sittard secured an important away win at ADO Den Haag, powered by a standout performance from Mohamed Ihattaren. The Limburg club remains firmly in fifth place in the Eredivisie with ten points from five matches.
How did Fortuna Sittard win at ADO Den Haag?
According to a report by Goal.com, Mohamed Ihattaren was the absolute match-winner in the 3-2 victory over ADO Den Haag. The Dutch midfielder of Moroccan descent opened the scoring in the first half with a long-range effort that took a deflection on its way in. Before halftime, he doubled the lead by delivering a perfect cross onto the head of Lequincio Zeefuik. ADO Den Haag pulled one back after the break through Yannick Eduardo, but Ihattaren quickly extinguished the home side's hopes. He restored the two-goal cushion with a stunning strike from around 25 meters that crashed in off the crossbar. A late goal from Jesse Bal for ADO created some tension, but an equalizer never materialized.
What does this win mean for the league table?
The three points from The Hague keep Fortuna Sittard in fifth place in the Eredivisie. The club now has ten points from five matches, with three wins, one draw, and one loss. Their recent form reads WWLWD. Fortuna Sittard has scored eleven goals and conceded nine this season, resulting in a goal difference of +2. They trail league leaders AZ Alkmaar by five points. The complete standings are available to view at any time.
What's next for Fortuna Sittard?
The next challenge for Fortuna Sittard is a home match against Ajax on September 12. Ajax currently sits seventh in the table. It promises to be a tough but important fixture at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion. For fans wanting to check the schedule, the full program is on the fixtures page. The squad available to manager Danny Buijs can be found on the squad overview page. Fortuna Sittard hosts Ajax at 8:00 PM.
