Match report

Feyenoord Defeats Fortuna Sittard 2-1 in Eredivisie Clash

Feyenoord
Feyenoord
2–1
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
Feb 22, 2020

Feyenoord held off a spirited Fortuna Sittard challenge to secure a 2-1 victory in the Eredivisie, marking a crucial win in their ongoing campaign. Striker S. Berghuis opened the scoring with a penalty, only for Fortuna Sittard to level through M. Diemers' penalty. Feyenoord's R. Bozenik then sealed the win with a late goal, ensuring all three points for the Rotterdam side.

Key Facts

  • • Feyenoord defeated Fortuna Sittard 2-1 in the Eredivisie
  • • S. Berghuis scored a penalty for Feyenoord in the 52nd minute
  • • M. Diemers equalized for Fortuna Sittard from the spot in the 63rd minute
  • • R. Bozenik netted the winner for Feyenoord in the 71st minute
  • • Assist for Bozenik's goal provided by R. Karsdorp

Lineups

Feyenoord

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Bijlow (G)
  • 32 Edgar Ié (D)
  • 27 R. Karsdorp (D)
  • 15 T. Malacia (D)
  • 4 M. Senesi (D)
  • 8 L. Fer (M)
  • 28 J. Toornstra (M)
  • 23 O. Kökçü (M)
  • 10 S. Berghuis (F)
  • 11 S. Larsson (F)
  • 19 R. Boženík (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 R. Haps
  • 3 S. van Beek
  • 6 J. van der Heijden
  • 20 R. Tapia
  • 21 N. Marsman
  • 14 G. Johnston
  • 38 L. Geertruida
  • 30 R. ten Hove

Fortuna Sittard

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 77 A. Koşelev (G)
  • 5 G. Amiot (D)
  • 3 W. Dammers (D)
  • 15 F. Passlack (F)
  • 35 G. Cox (D)
  • 44 L. Rota (D)
  • 10 M. Diemers (M)
  • 14 T. Tekie (M)
  • 8 Álex Carbonell (M)
  • 6 J. Smeets (M)
  • 20 A. Ciss (F)

Substitutes

  • 99 V. Damaşcan
  • 9 B. Sambou
  • 34 L. Fernandes
  • 24 N. El Ablak
  • 7 R. Karjalainen
  • 52 N. Frederiksen
  • 25 D. Ioannidis
  • 12 C. Essers
  • 28 A. Jug
  • 27 R. Koot

Timeline

  1. Feyenoord
    52' Feyenoord Goal · Penalty
    S. Berghuis
  2. Fortuna Sittard
    63' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Penalty
    M. Diemers
  3. Feyenoord
    71' Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Bozenik · Assist: R. Karsdorp
  4. Fortuna Sittard
    76' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Tekie · On: V. Damaşcan
  5. Feyenoord
    79' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Larsson · On: R. Haps
  6. Fortuna Sittard
    83' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Amiot · On: B. Sambou
  7. Fortuna Sittard
    88' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Carbonell · On: L. Fernandes
  8. Feyenoord
    89' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Bozenik · On: S. van Beek

Match Stats

Stat Feyenoord Fortuna Sittard
Fouls 9 10
Pass Accuracy 80% 77%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 9 2
Total Passes 496 473
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 11 3
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 397 362
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Feyenoord took the lead when S. Berghuis converted a penalty in the 52nd minute, giving them a psychological boost
  • ▸ Fortuna Sittard leveled the score through a penalty by M. Diemers in the 63rd minute, reigniting the game
  • ▸ R. Bozenik's goal in the 71st minute proved crucial for Feyenoord, securing their victory in the Eredivisie match