Match report

Willem II Defeats Fortuna Sittard 2-1 in Eredivisie

Willem II
Willem II
2–1
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
May 16, 2021

Willem II held off a determined Fortuna Sittard to secure a 2-1 victory in their Eredivisie clash. Goals from Vangelis Pavlidis and Sebastian Holmén were enough to give Willem II the win, despite Zoki Flemming's effort for Fortuna Sittard. The match saw several key substitutions, with both teams making multiple changes late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Vangelis Pavlidis scored the first goal for Willem II in the 45th minute, assisted by M. Tresor Ndayishimiye.
  • • Zoki Flemming equalized for Fortuna Sittard in the 48th minute, assisted by S. Polter.
  • • Sebastian Holmén scored the winning goal for Willem II in the 67th minute, assisted by C. Nunnely.
  • • Pol Llonch and Vangelis Pavlidis received yellow cards for Willem II.
  • • Zoki Flemming received a yellow card for Fortuna Sittard.

Lineups

Willem II

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 49 A. Murić (G)
  • 25 S. Holmén (D)
  • 32 S. van Beek (D)
  • 13 L. Owusu (D)
  • 27 D. Köhn (D)
  • 8 Pol Llonch (M)
  • 17 D. Saddiki (M)
  • 21 M. Trésor (M)
  • 20 K. Wriedt (F)
  • 10 V. Pavlidis (F)
  • 7 C. Nunnely (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 M. Köhlert
  • 30 L. Selahi
  • 3 F. Heerkens
  • 43 W. Spieringhs
  • 4 J. Peters
  • 46 J. van den Avert
  • 23 G. Sağlam
  • 26 J. Brondeel
  • 16 R. Zuijderwijk
  • 24 C. van den Berg

Fortuna Sittard

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. van Osch (G)
  • 5 R. Janssen (D)
  • 2 M. Angha (D)
  • 12 C. Essers (D)
  • 35 G. Cox (D)
  • 23 B. Rienstra (M)
  • 10 M. Seuntjens (F)
  • 14 T. Tekie (M)
  • 9 S. Polter (F)
  • 7 Lisandro Semedo (F)
  • 8 Z. Flemming (M)

Substitutes

  • 11 E. Hansson
  • 55 T. Verlinden
  • 18 M. van Beijnen
  • 27 S. Moutoussamy
  • 22 P. Velthuizen
  • 44 L. Rota
  • 40 J. Wehking
  • 24 N. El Ablak
  • 20 A. Kastrati
  • 33 L. George
  • 17 D. Emmanouilidis
  • 21 G. Amiot

Timeline

  1. Willem II
    39' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    Pol Llonch

    Foul

  2. Fortuna Sittard
    45' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    Z. Flemming

    Foul

  3. Willem II
    45' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Pavlidis · Assist: M. Tresor Ndayishimiye
  4. Fortuna Sittard
    48' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Flemming · Assist: S. Polter
  5. Willem II
    57' Willem II Card · Yellow Card
    V. Pavlidis

    Foul

  6. Fortuna Sittard
    66' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Essers · On: E. Hansson
  7. Willem II
    67' Willem II Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Holmén · Assist: C. Nunnely
  8. Willem II
    71' Willem II subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Tresor Ndayishimiye · On: M. Köhlert
  9. Fortuna Sittard
    71' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Tekie · On: T. Verlinden
  10. Willem II
    85' Willem II subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Saddiki · On: F. Heerkens
  11. Willem II
    85' Willem II subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Pavlidis · On: W. Spieringhs
  12. Fortuna Sittard
    89' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Roel Janssen · On: M. van Beijnen
  13. Fortuna Sittard
    89' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Seuntjens · On: S. Moutoussamy
  14. Willem II
    90'+3 Willem II subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Nunnely · On: J. Peters

Match Stats

Stat Willem II Fortuna Sittard
Fouls 8 12
Pass Accuracy 72% 84%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 10
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 295 520
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 5
Shots on Target 7 2
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 212 436
Shots Inside Box 14 4
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Willem II took the lead at the half-time whistle thanks to Pavlidis' goal, which set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Fortuna Sittard quickly responded and equalized within a minute, putting pressure back on Willem II.
  • ▸ Holmén's goal in the 67th minute sealed the win for Willem II, providing the crucial momentum shift in their favor.