In a weekend match on Sat Sep 17th, in week 7, Fortuna Sittard and Excelsior will play a match in Sittard in a clash of the Eredivisie. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 10 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. Fortuna Sittard is fresh off their 1-1 draw against NEC. Oğuzhan Özyakup scored the first goal for Fortuna Sittard in the 71st minute, then in the 5th minute of the second half’s stoppage time, Landry Dimata sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Marques earning NEC a comeback draw. Fortuna Sittard looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 5 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, 7th placed Excelsior, recorded a 2-1 win against FC Emmen. Ole Romeny struck first for FC Emmen in the 45th minute, then in the 61st minute, Kenzo Goudmijn sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Tjoe-A-On Finally they completed the comback victory in the 94th minute on a goal by Serano Seymor to cap off a wild match. Excelsior is looking for direction having 3 win and 3 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Excelsior’s most prolific scorer has been Reda Kharchouch. He has netted 2 goals over the last 5 matches. Fortuna Sittard’s top weapon lately has been Burak Yılmaz, who has 3 goals in the last 5 matches
Ivo Pinto is unavailable to play for Fortuna Sittard, while Marinus Dijkhuizen’s Excelsior squad will be without Mike van Duinen, Marouan Azarkan, Jacky Donkor, Reda Kharchouch, and Seymor.