Fortuna Sittard secures victory over Excelsior with stoppage-time goal

Fortuna Sittard defeated Excelsior 1-0 in a match decided by a stoppage-time goal. Despite missing key attackers Anthony Descotte and Lequincio Zeefuik due to illness and unavailability, Fortuna managed to secure three points.

The match remained largely stagnant during the first half, with limited scoring opportunities for either side. In the second half, play became more energetic, though both teams missed significant chances, including a one-on-one opportunity for Excelsior's Irakli Yegoian.

The breakthrough occurred in the final stages of the game. After Ole Romeny forced a corner, substitute Mohamed Ihattaren provided the assist, allowing Rodrigo Guth to head the ball into the net. This victory moves Fortuna Sittard up to fifth place in the Eredivisie. Additionally, trainer Danny Buijs has now equaled Bert van Marwijk's record for the most Eredivisie wins as a Fortuna manager, reaching 36 victories.