Decisive figure inspires Telstar to clinical win at Fortuna Sittard | OneFootball

Patrick Brouwer glanced a header in the fifth minute to set Telstar on course for a 4-1 win at Fortuna Sittard.

Brouwer read the early cross perfectly, drifting between centre-backs to guide his header into the bottom-right corner. The finish punished a sluggish home start and gave Telstar instant control.

After the restart, he struck again, arriving centrally to steer a right-footed finish into the same corner (50.), converting Sem van Duijn's pass and restoring clear daylight when the pressure was rising.

The forward's numbers backed up the eye test: three attempts, two on target, and six touches inside the box. His work rate told too, with eight possessions won and two tackles won, keeping Fortuna's defenders under constant strain.

By continually attacking central spaces and timing his runs to meet deliveries, Brouwer gave Telstar a direct focal point in transition and ensured the visitors dictated the game's biggest moments.

Telstar climb from 17th to 16th and visit Heerenveen next. Fortuna Sittard remain 11th and go to Volendam.