Match report

Fortuna Sittard Defeats NEC Nijmegen 1-0 in Eredivisie

NEC Nijmegen
NEC Nijmegen
0–1
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Fortuna Sittard
May 15, 2022

In an Eredivisie showdown on May 15, Fortuna Sittard secured a hard-fought victory over NEC Nijmegen by a score of 1-0. The decisive moment came early when Z. Flemming netted the game's only goal at the 13th minute, assisted by P. Gladon. Despite numerous substitutions and attempts to even the score, NEC Nijmegen was unable to find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: NEC Nijmegen 0–1 Fortuna Sittard
  • • Z. Flemming scored the only goal for Fortuna Sittard at minute 13, assisted by P. Gladon.
  • • Lisandro Semedo and D. Siovas received yellow cards for Fortuna Sittard.
  • • NEC Nijmegen made multiple substitutions in an attempt to level the game.

Lineups

NEC Nijmegen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Branderhorst (G)
  • 4 Iván Márquez (D)
  • 5 Rodrigo Guth (D)
  • 16 S. El Karouani (D)
  • 28 B. van Rooij (D)
  • 20 L. Schöne (M)
  • 6 J. Bruijn (M)
  • 14 M. Duelund (M)
  • 10 J. Okita (M)
  • 7 E. Tavşan (M)
  • 9 A. Akman (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 I. Bronkhorst
  • 15 J. Vet
  • 32 I. Cissoko
  • 8 É. Barreto
  • 3 R. van Eijden
  • 31 R. Roefs
  • 24 C. Verdonk
  • 26 C. Odenthal
  • 22 J. van der Sluijs
  • 71 D. Proper
  • 18 M. De Wolf
  • 27 D. Vukovic

Fortuna Sittard

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. van Osch (G)
  • 33 D. Siovas (D)
  • 12 Ivo Pinto (D)
  • 2 M. Angha (D)
  • 25 M. Tirpan (D)
  • 10 M. Seuntjens (M)
  • 14 T. Tekie (M)
  • 6 Deroy Duarte (M)
  • 11 P. Gladon (F)
  • 8 Z. Flemming (M)
  • 24 S. Baghdadi (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 Lisandro Semedo
  • 18 N. Lonwijk
  • 9 C. Benschop
  • 35 G. Cox
  • 29 R. Musaba
  • 77 T. Noslin
  • 32 F. Dornebusch
  • 34 M. Verrips
  • 28 R. Johansson
  • 17 J. Botaka
  • 23 B. Rienstra
  • 36 T. Taşçı

Timeline

  1. Fortuna Sittard
    13' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Flemming · Assist: P. Gladon
  2. NEC Nijmegen
    29' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Schöne

    Foul

  3. Fortuna Sittard
    35' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    S. Baghdadi

    Foul

  4. Fortuna Sittard
    46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Baghdadi · On: Lisandro Semedo
  5. NEC Nijmegen
    59' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Bruijn · On: I. Bronkhorst
  6. NEC Nijmegen
    59' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Duelund · On: J. Vet
  7. NEC Nijmegen
    59' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Akman · On: I. Cissoko
  8. Fortuna Sittard
    72' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    Lisandro Semedo

    Foul

  9. Fortuna Sittard
    74' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Tekie · On: N. Lonwijk
  10. Fortuna Sittard
    74' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Gladon · On: C. Benschop
  11. Fortuna Sittard
    81' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Tirpan · On: G. Cox
  12. NEC Nijmegen
    87' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Okita · On: É. Barreto
  13. NEC Nijmegen
    87' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Marquez · On: R. van Eijden
  14. Fortuna Sittard
    90' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card
    D. Siovas

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat NEC Nijmegen Fortuna Sittard
Fouls 10 20
Pass Accuracy 81% 60%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 30 8
Corners 11 0
Total Passes 541 248
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 10 2
Shots on Target 7 3
Shots off Target 13 3
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 437 150
Shots Inside Box 15 5
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 15 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Z. Flemming's early goal at minute 13 was crucial as it set the tone for Fortuna Sittard, who managed to maintain their lead throughout the match.
  • ▸ NEC Nijmegen had multiple chances to equalize but failed to capitalize on these opportunities, especially after making several substitutions in an effort to turn the game around.