Fortuna Sittard secured a 2-3 away victory over FC Groningen on 28 August 2026, as reported by AD Sport. Lequincio Zeefuik, the striker on loan from AZ, was the standout player with an assist for Mohamed Ihattaren in the 12th minute and a goal of his own in the 28th minute.
How did Fortuna Sittard take the lead?
In the 12th minute, Zeefuik delivered a precise pass to Ihattaren, who calmly finished for the 0-1 lead. Just four minutes later, Zeefuik scored himself after a swift counterattack, slipping the ball past goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen. FC Groningen replied through David van der Werff in the 19th minute, but Fortuna held firm thanks to sharp defensive work.
What happened after the break?
After the restart, Anthony Descotte scored in the 72nd minute to make it 1-3 following a strong run down the left flank. Justin Hubner then scored an own goal in the 87th minute after a misplaced back-pass, reigniting the contest. In added time, a penalty was awarded but overturned by VAR due to an earlier offside.
Which substitutions changed the game?
Manager Danny Buijs substituted Ihattaren in the 68th minute for Nick de Groot to inject fresh energy. Descotte was replaced by Moussa Gbemou in the 90'+4' minute. For FC Groningen, Van der Werff and Mark Csinger made way for Alvin Nordin and Nils Eggens in the 82nd minute, while Wouter Prins, Rodrigo Guth and Shiloh 't Zand were all substituted in the 81st minute.
What does this win mean for the standings?
Fortuna Sittard now sits fifth in the Eredivisie with seven points from four matches (2W-1D-1L), two points behind league leaders AZ Alkmaar. The club has scored eight goals and conceded seven this season, giving them a +1 goal difference. Their next fixture is an away trip to ADO Den Haag on 6 September 2026, details available on our fixtures page. Sven Simons remains sidelined, as shown in the injuries overview.
