Match report
Ajax Rebounds to Defeat Fortuna Sittard 3-1 in Eredivisie
Fortuna Sittard
1–3
FT
Ajax
Dec 6, 2025
Ajax rebounded strongly after a surprise early goal by K. Sierhuis to defeat Fortuna Sittard in the Eredivisie, thanks to two own goals and a strike from O. Wijndal despite playing with ten men for most of the second half.
Key Facts
- • Fortuna Sittard's K. Sierhuis scored in the 4th minute to give them an early lead.
- • Ajax equalized through two own goals by Fortuna players, Van Ottele and Fosso, in quick succession at the end of the first half.
- • O. Wijndal found the back of the net for Ajax in the 52nd minute to complete their comeback.
- • Fortuna's Justin Hubner was sent off with a red card in the 53rd minute, and Ajax's Youri Baas followed suit shortly after.
Lineups
Fortuna Sittard
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 31 M. Branderhorst (G)
- 12 I. Pinto (D)
- 6 S. van Ottele (D)
- 44 I. Marquez (D)
- 4 S. Adewoye (D)
- 8 J. Dahlhaus (D)
- 52 M. Ihattaren (M)
- 20 E. Michut (M)
- 80 R. Fosso (M)
- 7 K. Peterson (M)
- 9 K. Sierhuis (F)
Substitutes
- 1 L. Koopmans
- 25 N. Martens
- 28 J. Hubner
- 23 P. Brittijn
- 21 M. Kerkez
- 18 D. Limnios
- 17 J. Lonwijk
- 77 L. Tunjic
- 19 P. Gladon
Ajax
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 V. Jaros (G)
- 6 Y. Regeer (D)
- 30 A. Bouwman (D)
- 15 Y. Baas (D)
- 5 O. Wijndal (D)
- 18 D. Klaassen (M)
- 4 K. Itakura (M)
- 10 O. Gloukh (M)
- 43 R. Bounida (F)
- 25 W. Weghorst (F)
- 11 M. Godts (F)
Substitutes
- 22 R. Pasveer
- 52 P. Reverson
- 2 L. Rosa
- 3 A. Gaaei
- 7 R. Moro
- 9 K. Dolberg
- 17 O. Edvardsen
- 21 B. van den Boomen
- 24 J. Mokio
- 28 K. Fitz-Jim
- 48 S. Steur
Timeline
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4' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal GoalK. Sierhuis
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22' Ajax Card · Yellow CardR. Bounida
Argument
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28' Ajax subst · Substitution 1Off: W. Weghorst · On: K. Dolberg
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30' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardI. Pinto
Foul
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45' Ajax Goal · Own GoalS. van Ottele
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46' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Dahlhaus · On: Justin Hubner
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47' Ajax Goal · Own GoalR. Fosso
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49' Ajax Card · Yellow CardYouri Baas
Foul
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52' Ajax Goal · Normal GoalO. Wijndal · Assist: O. Gloukh
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53' Fortuna Sittard Card · Red CardJustin Hubner
Foul
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55' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardK. Sierhuis
Argument
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60' Ajax Card · Yellow CardYouri Baas
Foul
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60' Ajax Card · Red CardYouri Baas
Foul
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64' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2Off: S. van Ottele · On: P. Gladon
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71' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Sierhuis · On: D. Limnios
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71' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Ihattaren · On: J. Lonwijk
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73' Ajax subst · Substitution 2Off: O. Wijndal · On: Lucas Rosa
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73' Ajax subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Bounida · On: J. Mokio
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78' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow CardR. Fosso
Foul
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80' Ajax subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Regeer · On: A. Gaaei
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80' Ajax subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Godts · On: R. Moro
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84' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Pinto · On: P. Brittijn
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86' Ajax Card · Yellow CardVítězslav Jaroš
Time wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Fortuna Sittard | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 85% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 26 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 295 | 552 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| xG | 2.72 | 1.01 |
| Shots off Target | 13 | 4 |
| Possession | 36% | 64% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 225 | 470 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Ajax turned the game around dramatically just before halftime with two consecutive own goals from Fortuna Sittard players, reversing their initial deficit.
- ▸ Fortuna Sittard's Justin Hubner was sent off early in the second half after a foul, which heavily impacted the home team’s momentum.