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Fortuna Sittard Stuns AZ Alkmaar 4–3 in Eredivisie Thriller

Fortuna Sittard

4–3

AZ Alkmaar

Dec 21, 2025

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Fortuna Sittard produced a sensational comeback in the Eredivisie clash against AZ Alkmaar, securing a 4–3 triumph that stunned both fans and pundits. The match was characterized by rapid goal exchanges, with Fortuna's K. Sierhuis scoring twice and P. Brittijn contributing crucially late in the game to overcome AZ’s early surge.

Key Facts

• Fortuna Sittard 4–3 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)
• J. Lonwijk opened the scoring for Fortuna at the 9th minute, assisted by M. Ihattaren.
• T. Parrott and S. Mijnans scored consecutive goals for AZ within two minutes to give them a temporary lead.
• K. Sierhuis netted twice for Fortuna at the 42nd and 54th minutes, both times assisted by R. Fosso and I. Pinto respectively.
• AZ's Mees de Wit added another goal in the 71st minute, but P. Brittijn sealed the victory with a late goal in the 86th minute.

Lineups

Fortuna Sittard

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

31 M. Branderhorst (G)
12 I. Pinto (D)
6 S. van Ottele (D)
44 I. Marquez (D)
4 S. Adewoye (D)
23 P. Brittijn (M)
80 R. Fosso (M)
52 M. Ihattaren (M)
17 J. Lonwijk (M)
7 K. Peterson (M)
9 K. Sierhuis (F)

Substitutes

1 L. Koopmans
25 N. Martens
28 J. Hubner
22 S. Bastien
43 W. Elasri
46 M. Gbemou
21 M. Kerkez
47 A. Laoukili
18 D. Limnios
38 T. Schenkhuizen
19 P. Gladon
45 O. Johnson

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 R. Owusu-Oduro (G)
34 M. de Wit (D)
3 W. Goes (D)
5 Penetra (D)
15 M. Chavez Garcia (D)
26 K. Smit (M)
6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
7 Weslley Patati (M)
10 S. Mijnans (M)
17 I. Jensen (M)
9 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

12 H. Verhulst
41 J. Zoet
4 M. Dekker
11 I. Sadiq
21 D. Kwakman
22 E. Dijkstra
23 B. van Duijl
25 L. Zeefuik
27 R. Daal
33 M. Sin

Timeline

9' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal

J. Lonwijk · Assist: M. Ihattaren
19' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal

T. Parrott · Assist: Mees de Wit
21' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal

S. Mijnans · Assist: Alexandre Penetra
37' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card

K. Sierhuis

Foul
40' Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card

P. Brittijn

Foul
42' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal

K. Sierhuis · Assist: R. Fosso
45'+1 Fortuna Sittard Card · Yellow Card

S. Adewoye

Foul
54' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal

K. Sierhuis · Assist: I. Pinto
69' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1

Off: I. Jensen · On: R. Daal
70' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2

Off: Wouter Goes · On: D. Kwakman
70' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Chavez Garcia · On: E. Dijkstra
71' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal

Mees de Wit
72' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 1

Off: K. Peterson · On: Justin Hubner
72' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Lonwijk · On: P. Gladon
86' Fortuna Sittard Goal · Normal Goal

P. Brittijn · Assist: M. Ihattaren
89' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 3

Off: K. Sierhuis · On: M. Kerkez
89' Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Ihattaren · On: D. Limnios
90'+3 Fortuna Sittard subst · Substitution 5

Off: I. Pinto · On: S. Bastien
90'+9 AZ Alkmaar Var · Penalty cancelled

T. Parrott
90' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4

Off: Alexandre Penetra · On: I. Sadiq

Match Stats

Stat	Fortuna Sittard	AZ Alkmaar
Fouls	18	11
Pass Accuracy	67%	88%
Offsides	2	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	15	21
Corners	5	8
Total Passes	246	467
Yellow Cards	3	0
Blocked Shots	5	5
Shots on Target	6	9
xG	1.38	3.79
Shots off Target	4	7
Possession	34%	66%
Goals Prevented	-1	-1
Accurate Passes	164	411
Shots Inside Box	9	17
Saves	5	3
Shots Outside Box	6	4

Key Match Notes

▸ Fortuna’s swift response within three minutes of AZ taking the lead set the tone for an intense match, as K. Sierhuis equalized.
▸ The introduction of substitutes and late-game adjustments played a significant role in maintaining Fortuna's momentum, especially with P. Brittijn's crucial goal that sealed the victory.