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Fortuna Sittard

08-31 18:15

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Match Info

Fortuna Sittard edged NEC Nijmegen 3-2 in a thrilling Eredivisie encounter at Fortuna Sittard Stadion on August 31, 2025. The match result was a vital three points for Fortuna in what is expected to be a tight battle to avoid relegation this season. The game was a rollercoaster, with Fortuna taking an early lead, only for NEC to score twice before halftime to turn the game on its head. Fortuna showed tremendous character in the second half, equalizing from a corner before scoring a dramatic winner in the 85th minute. The decisive moment was a defensive error from NEC that allowed Fortuna's striker to slot home coolly. The match was not without controversy, as NEC had a goal disallowed for a tight offside call in the first half. The win lifted Fortuna away from the immediate drop zone, while NEC were left ruing their inability to hold onto a lead. The Fortuna manager hailed his team's "never-say-die attitude" as the key to victory.