Match report
Fortuna Sittard Stuns NEC Nijmegen 3-2 in Eredivisie Clash
NEC Nijmegen
2–3
FT
Fortuna Sittard
Feb 28, 2026
Fortuna Sittard secured a crucial victory in the Eredivisie as they stunned NEC Nijmegen with a late surge to win 3-2. T. Chery gave NEC an early lead but Fortuna's response was rapid and decisive, scoring three goals through I. Marquez, M. Ihattaren, and Justin Hubner. Despite B. Linssen reducing the deficit in stoppage time for NEC, it wasn't enough as Fortuna held on to secure all three points.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: NEC Nijmegen 2–3 Fortuna Sittard
- • Goals: T. Chery (19') for NEC, I. Marquez (27'), M. Ihattaren (59'), Justin Hubner (65'), B. Linssen (90'+3) for Fortuna
- • Yellow Cards: Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC), P. Brittijn (Fortuna)
- • Notable Substitutions: K. Ogawa, B. Onal, N. Lebreton came on for NEC; N. Kasanwirjo, Y. Oukili, S. Adewoye replaced Fortuna players
Lineups
NEC Nijmegen
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 Gonzalo Crettaz (G)
- 2 Brayann Pereira (D)
- 4 Ahmetcan Kaplan (D)
- 24 Deveron Fonville (D)
- 25 Sami Ouaissa (M)
- 23 Kodai Sano (M)
- 6 Darko Nejašmić (M)
- 11 Başar Önal (M)
- 10 Tjaronn Chery (F)
- 9 Danilo (F)
- 18 Koki Ogawa (F)
Substitutes
- 22 Jasper Cillessen
- 5 Thomas Ouwejan
- 3 Philippe Sandler
- 17 Bram Nuytinck
- 15 Jetro Willems
- 20 Noe Lebreton
- 8 Isak Hansen Aarøen
- 71 Dirk Proper
- 19 Willum Thor Willumsson
- 34 Youssef El Kachati
- 30 Bryan Linssen
- 7 Virgil Misidjan
Fortuna Sittard
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Luuk Koopmans (G)
- 12 Ivo Pinto (D)
- 44 Iván Márquez (D)
- 28 Justin Hubner (D)
- 8 Jasper Dahlhaus (D)
- 23 Philip Brittijn (M)
- 20 Édouard Michut (M)
- 18 Dimitris Limnios (M)
- 52 Mohamed Ihattaren (M)
- 70 Lance Duijvestijn (M)
- 9 Kaj Sierhuis (F)
Substitutes
- 25 Niels Martens
- 32 Nick Marsman
- 21 Neraysho Kasanwirjo
- 6 Syb van Ottele
- 4 Shawn Adewoye
- 77 Luka Tunjić
- 5 Yassin Oukili
- 7 Kristoffer Peterson
- 22 Samuel Bastien
- 10 Alen Halilović
- 19 Paul Gladon
Timeline
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19' NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal GoalT. Chery
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21' NEC Nijmegen Card · Yellow CardAhmetcan Kaplan
Tripping
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27' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal GoalI. Marquez · Assist: M. Ihattaren
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54' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardP. Brittijn
Roughing
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59' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal GoalM. Ihattaren · Assist: D. Limnios
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65' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal GoalJustin Hubner · Assist: M. Ihattaren
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68' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Ogawa · On: B. Linssen
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68' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Onal · On: V. Misidjan
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69' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 3Off: Ahmetcan Kaplan · On: N. Lebreton
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72' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Limnios · On: N. Kasanwirjo
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77' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ihattaren · On: Y. Oukili
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77' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3Off: P. Brittijn · On: S. Adewoye
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79' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 4Off: Danilo Pereira · On: I. Hansen-Aaroen
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79' NEC Nijmegen subst · Substitution 5Off: T. Chery · On: W. T. Willumsson
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84' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Sierhuis · On: P. Gladon
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84' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Duijvestijn · On: K. Peterson
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90'+3 NEC Nijmegen Goal · Normal GoalB. Linssen
Match Stats
| Stat | NEC Nijmegen | Fortuna Sittard |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 68% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 13 |
| Corners | 10 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 493 | 234 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 8 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 9 |
| xG | 1.37 | 2.44 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 4 |
| Possession | 69% | 31% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 413 | 160 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 9 |
| Saves | 6 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Fortuna's early equalizer by I. Marquez in the 27th minute marked a shift in momentum as NEC seemed to lose their composure after conceding.
- ▸ M. Ihattaren and Justin Hubner's quickfire goals (59' & 65') put Fortuna firmly in control, despite facing adversity with two yellow cards.