Fortuna Sittard strike early and late to go second | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Fortuna Sittard beat Cambuur 3-1 at the Fortuna Sittard Stadion. In the sixth minute, Philip Brittijn glanced in a header from a Mohammed Ihattaren corner. Lequincio Zeefuik doubled the lead (15.), Rafik El Arguioui pulled one back (22.), and Shiloh 't Zand settled it in the sixth minute of second half stoppage time. Mattijs Branderhorst produced six saves as Cambuur had 64.0% possession and 19 attempts. Fortuna Sittard rise from 10th to second and host AZ next, while Cambuur stay 18th and host Feyenoord next.

Player of the Match: Mattijs Branderhorst kept Fortuna Sittard in control with six saves, repeatedly thwarting Cambuur's pressure after the break.

Stat of the Match: Cambuur recorded 64.0% possession, yet produced seven shots on target to match Fortuna Sittard, highlighting the hosts' defensive efficiency.

Three Things We Learned: Mohammed Ihattaren delivered five accurate crosses from eight, showing how his delivery drove Fortuna Sittard's fast start. Cambuur attempted 19 shots with 16 from inside the box, but Branderhorst's handling limited them to a single breakthrough. Fortuna Sittard accepted a low-share game with 36.0% possession and 32 clearances, then finished the contest late.