Fortuna Sittard emerged victorious from a five-goal thriller, defeating NEC Nijmegen 3-2 away from home in an Eredivisie match on March 1, 2026. The match was a back-and-forth affair with Fortuna showing great character to secure the points. NEC took the lead early, but Fortuna fought back to lead 2-1 by halftime. The home side equalized in the second half, only for Fortuna to score a late winner, stunning the home crowd at the Goffertstadion. This dramatic away win was crucial for Fortuna's survival hopes, while NEC's defensive frailties were exposed in a costly defeat for their league position.