Fortuna Sittard vs AZ preview

Netherlands flag 2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands
Fortuna Sittard Stadion
Eredivisie
Fortuna SittardFOR
0 2
AZAZ
Full Time
Round 3 Regular Season
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Goal
Jizz Hornkamp  - 58', 90+4'
Ole Romeny 5' Red Card
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CONTEXT

Fortuna Sittard hosted AZ in a league fixture that ended 0-2 to the visitors. The opening period finished level at 0-0 with neither side able to find the net. AZ dominated possession at 72 percent while the hosts managed only 28 percent. A red card issued to Fortuna Sittard in the second half shifted the balance further toward the away side. AZ posted 4.65 expected goals against the home team's 0.28 reflecting their clear superiority. The two goals arrived after the interval as the visitors made the numerical advantage count. The result followed the underlying performance indicators without deviation from the stronger team's expected output.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Fortuna Sittard 0-2 AZ. AZ showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the stronger team's performance throughout the match.
  • xG alignment: The final result was consistent with the expected goals differential of 4.37.
  • Market alignment: The outcome showed true alignment with the projected team strengths.
  • xG expectations: AZ surpassed xG expectations with 4.65 compared to Fortuna Sittard's 0.28.
  • Event impact: The match events led to a clear victory for the away side after a balanced first half.
  • Red card distortion: A red card for the home team caused distortion in the second half dynamics.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Serdar Gozubuyuk
Serdar Gozubuyuk
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.32
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
P. Inia
P. Inia
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
R. Honig
R. Honig
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
M. Perez
M. Perez
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Fortuna Sittard D. Buijs
D. Buijs
VS
AZ L. Echteld
L. Echteld
1.17
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.69
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
SC Cambuur Rank: 58 W
PSV Rank: 86 D
FC Utrecht Rank: 73 L
PEC Zwolle Rank: 65 W
Feyenoord Rank: 81 L
SC Heerenveen Rank: 71 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
FC Utrecht Rank: 75 W
ADO Den Haag Rank: 65 W
NAC Breda Rank: 56 D
Feyenoord Rank: 81 D
FC Twente Rank: 77 D
Go Ahead Eagles Rank: 69 D
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.7
80.19
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
Power Score
64.7
80.19
League Position
8
1
Global Rank
397
70

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Fortuna Sittard — Opponent-weighted form score
AZ — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Fortuna Sittard AZ

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Fortuna Sittard

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

AZ

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Fortuna Sittard ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AZ
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
17.68
46.32
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
46.32
17.68
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Fortuna Sittard -2.77 Efficiency Index
vs
AZ +2.77 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Fortuna Sittard
vs
AZ
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Fortuna Sittard AZ
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
88%
19%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.25 vs -0.89
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Fortuna Sittard AZ
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
19%
88%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.89 vs -0.25
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Fortuna Sittard
vs
AZ
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Fortuna Sittard AZ
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Fortuna Sittard 0.21
AZ 0.18
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Fortuna Sittard AZ
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Fortuna Sittard 0.01
AZ 0.00
Fortuna Sittard
AZ
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • AZ had peak pressure around 13'.
  • AZ started the game with stronger pressure.
FOR Pressure AZ Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AZ reached the top pressure at 13' (93.03).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Fortuna Sittard FOR Home
4 matches
AZ AZ Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
2
Goals
5
Goals Scored
6
6
Goals Conceded
5
-1
Goal Difference
+1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-23T00:37:53+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026/2027 Eredivisie, Netherlands · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Fortuna Sittard Stadion
Capacity
12500
Attendance
10132
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Serdar Gozubuyuk
Patrick Inia
Rogier Honig
Martin Perez

Statistics

Possession
FOR
31%
AZ
69%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 5
2 Shots 7
19 Dangerous attacks 147
28 Possession 72
1 Corners 15
11 Free kicks 9
0 Yellow Cards 1
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

70 Ball Safe 60
16 Goal Kicks 4
3 Goal Attempts 15
5 Substitutions 7
10 Throwins 17
0 Hit Woodwork 1
3 Successful Headers 8
0 Assists 1
0 Injuries 2
15 Dribble Attempts 10
5 Successful Dribbles 6
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 60

Attacking

60 Attacks 143
1 Big Chances Missed 3

Possession

70 Long Passes 27
250 Passes 644
175 Successful Passes 577
70 Successful Passes Percentage 90
2 Key Passes 19
24 Successful Long Passes 18
34 Successful Long Passes Percentage 67

Defensive

9 Saves 2
12 Tackles 14
5 Interceptions 6
31 Duels Won 36

Build-up

5 Total Crosses 27
1 Accurate Crosses 8

Discipline

0 Offsides 2
9 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Serdar Gozubuyuk

Starting XI ▼

31
Mattijs Branderhorst
Mattijs Branderhorst (C) Goalkeeper
8.13
2
Siebe Wylin
Siebe Wylin Defender
6.21
3
Rodrigo Guth
Rodrigo Guth
Defender75'
6.43
6
Syb van Ottele
Syb van Ottele Defender
6.54
5
Yassin Oukili
Yassin Oukili
Midfielder67'
6.32
15
Nick de Groot
Nick de Groot Defender
6.54
8
Jasper Dahlhaus
Jasper Dahlhaus
Defender66'
6.34
28
Justin Hubner
Justin Hubner Defender
6.69
20
Edouard Michut
Edouard Michut Midfielder
6.54
22
Shiloh 't Zand
Shiloh 't Zand Midfielder
6.74
52
Mohamed Ihattaren
Mohamed Ihattaren
Midfielder66'
6.23
23
Philip Brittijn
Philip Brittijn Midfielder
6.39
9
Anthony Descotte
Anthony Descotte Attacker
6.75
12
Ivo Pinto
Ivo Pinto
Defender46'
6.6
10
Ole Romeny
Ole Romeny Attacker
5.05
25
Lequincio Zeefuik
Lequincio Zeefuik Attacker
6.38
Referee : Serdar Gozubuyuk

Starting XI ▼

28
Jari De Busser
Jari De Busser Goalkeeper
6.87
3
Wouter Goes
Wouter Goes Defender
7.34
4
Lewis Schouten
Lewis Schouten Defender
7.08
5
Mateo Chávez
Mateo Chávez Defender
7.18
22
Elijah Dijkstra
Elijah Dijkstra Defender
6.82
2
Seiya Maikuma
Seiya Maikuma
Defender86'
6
Peer Koopmeiners
Peer Koopmeiners (C) Midfielder
8.13
7
Weslley Patati
Weslley Patati Midfielder
6.97
14
Calvin Stengs
Calvin Stengs
Midfielder46'
7.76
10
Kees Smit
Kees Smit Midfielder
6.84
8
Jordy Clasie
Jordy Clasie
Midfielder69'
6.79
11
Ro-Zangelo Daal
Ro-Zangelo Daal Midfielder
7.63
21
Dave Kwakman
Dave Kwakman Midfielder
6.84
19
Jizz Hornkamp
Jizz Hornkamp
Attacker46'
2
8.29
9
Mexx Meerdink
Mexx Meerdink Attacker
6.53
24
Ayoub Oufkir
Ayoub Oufkir
Attacker86'
6.88

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Jizz Hornkamp 
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
90+3'
Event
Ayoub Oufkir
Off the ball foul / 1st Yellowcard
86'
Event
Seiya Maikuma → Elijah Dijkstra
9th Substitution
86'
Event
Ayoub Oufkir → Mexx Meerdink
10th Substitution
Event
Rodrigo Guth → Siebe Wylin
8th Substitution
75'
69'
Event
Jordy Clasie   → Kees Smit
7th Substitution
Event
Yassin Oukili → Syb van Ottele
6th Substitution
67'
Event
Jasper Dahlhaus → Nick de Groot
4th Substitution
66'
Event
Mohamed Ihattaren → Shiloh 't Zand 
5th Substitution
66'
58'
Event
Jizz Hornkamp 
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
Event
Ivo Pinto  → Anthony Descotte
2nd Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Jizz Hornkamp  → Dave Kwakman
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Calvin Stengs → Weslley Patati
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Ole Romeny
Foul / 1st Redcard
5'

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ leads 2-0 against Fortuna Sittard as Jizz Hornkamp scores with a right-footed shot from very close range.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Ayoub Oufkir from AZ receives a yellow card.
90
Update Update
Foul committed by Ayoub Oufkir of AZ.
90
Update Update
Ivo Pinto from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Attempt Attempt
Ayoub Oufkir from AZ has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's blocked.
90
Corner Corner
AZ win a corner after Rodrigo Guth concedes.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
90
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Jizz Hornkamp from AZ has a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Mattijs Branderhorst of Fortuna Sittard. The assist came from Ayoub Oufkir.
90
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Ayoub Oufkir from AZ has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom left corner by Mattijs Branderhorst of Fortuna Sittard. The assist came from Jordy Clasie.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after a concession by Mattijs Branderhorst.
90
Update Update
Offside for AZ. Ayoub Oufkir is caught offside.
88
Update Update
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard commits a foul.
88
Update Update
Peer Koopmeiners from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ayoub Oufkir comes on for Mexx Meerdink.
86
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Seiya Maikuma comes on for Elijah Dijkstra due to an injury.
86
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
85
Update Update
The match is currently delayed due to an injury to Elijah Dijkstra from AZ.
84
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard has a left-footed shot from outside the box after a quick counter-attack.
84
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Ro-Zangelo Daal of AZ has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
84
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Mexx Meerdink from AZ has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
79
Update Update
Édouard Michut commits a foul for Fortuna Sittard.
79
Update Update
Mexx Meerdink from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
75
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Rodrigo Guth comes on for Siebe Wylin.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Rodrigo Guth comes on for Siebe Wylin.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Jizz Hornkamp's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved by Mattijs Branderhorst in the center of the goal. The assist came from Calvin Stengs.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after a concession by Justin Hubner.
71
Update Update
Mateo Chávez from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
71
Update Update
Foul committed by Édouard Michut of Fortuna Sittard.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Jordy Clasie comes on for Kees Smit.
68
Update Update
Jasper Dahlhaus from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick on the left wing.
68
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
67
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Mexx Meerdink from AZ, who had a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Yassin Oukili comes on for Syb van Ottele.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Jasper Dahlhaus comes on for Nick de Groot.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Mohamed Ihattaren comes on for Shiloh 't Zand.
65
Update Update
Mateo Chávez of AZ is caught offside.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Mattijs Branderhorst of Fortuna Sittard. The assist came from Wouter Goes.
64
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Justin Hubner concedes.
62
Update Update
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick on the left wing.
62
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Ivo Pinto from Fortuna Sittard has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Jari De Busser from AZ. The assist comes from Lequincio Zeefuik.
61
Corner Corner
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. He was assisted by Shiloh 't Zand, who provided a cross after a corner.
61
Corner Corner
Fortuna Sittard wins a corner after Jari De Busser concedes.
60
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Mexx Meerdink from AZ has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is saved.
60
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Shiloh 't Zand from Fortuna Sittard has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Jari De Busser of AZ.
59
Update Update
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the attacking half.
59
Update Update
Foul committed by Lewis Schouten of AZ.
58
Attempt Attempt
Calvin Stengs from AZ has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, but it is blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Calvin Stengs from AZ hits the left post with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Elijah Dijkstra.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ takes the lead 1-0 against Fortuna Sittard with a right-footed shot from very close range by Jizz Hornkamp.
55
Corner Corner
AZ win a corner after Lequincio Zeefuik concedes.
54
Attempt Attempt
Elijah Dijkstra's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Kees Smit provided the assist.
54
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Nick de Groot concedes.
54
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Justin Hubner concedes.
53
Corner Corner
AZ win a corner after Philip Brittijn concedes.
53
Corner Corner
AZ win a corner after Ivo Pinto concedes.
51
Update Update
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard commits a foul.
51
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
50
Update Update
Shiloh 't Zand from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
50
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
47
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Jizz Hornkamp from AZ has a right-footed shot from very close range, but Mattijs Branderhorst from Fortuna Sittard saves it in the center of the goal.
47
Update Update
Foul committed by Jizz Hornkamp of AZ.
47
Update Update
Mattijs Branderhorst from Fortuna Sittard is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Fortuna Sittard: Ivo Pinto comes on for Anthony Descotte.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Jizz Hornkamp comes on for Dave Kwakman.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Fortuna Sittard 0, AZ 0.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Calvin Stengs comes on for Weslley Patati.
45
Update Update
The first half ends with Fortuna Sittard and AZ tied at 0-0.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick on the left wing.
43
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ commits a foul.
43
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the top right corner by Mattijs Branderhorst of Fortuna Sittard. The assist comes from Peer Koopmeiners.
42
Corner Corner
AZ win a corner after Mattijs Branderhorst concedes.
41
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Mattijs Branderhorst (Fortuna Sittard) saves a right-footed shot from outside the box by Peer Koopmeiners (AZ) in the bottom left corner.
41
Update Update
Foul committed by Shiloh 't Zand of Fortuna Sittard.
41
Update Update
Mateo Chávez from AZ wins a free kick in the attacking half.
41
Update Update
Foul committed by Lequincio Zeefuik of Fortuna Sittard.
39
Update Update
Mexx Meerdink from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
34
Corner Corner
AZ win a corner after Siebe Wylin concedes.
34
Update Update
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
31
Update Update
Foul committed by Lewis Schouten of AZ.
28
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Mexx Meerdink from AZ has his right-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
25
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Mexx Meerdink from AZ shoots with his left foot from the center of the box but sends it high and wide to the left. The chance was set up by Weslley Patati, who provided a cross after a corner.
24
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt saved. Peer Koopmeiners from AZ has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved in the top center of the goal. Ro-Zangelo Daal provided the assist.
24
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after a concession by Mattijs Branderhorst.
20
Update Update
Édouard Michut from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the defensive half.
20
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
18
Update Update
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the attacking half.
18
Update Update
Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
17
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Weslley Patati from AZ has a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
14
Corner Corner
AZ have been awarded a corner after a concession by Shiloh 't Zand.
11
Attempt Attempt
Elijah Dijkstra's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Dave Kwakman.
11
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Édouard Michut concedes.
10
Update Update
Dave Kwakman from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
10
Corner Corner
AZ win a corner after Syb van Ottele concedes.
10
Update Update
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard commits a foul.
9
Corner Corner
Attempt missed. Peer Koopmeiners from AZ has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes high and wide to the right. Weslley Patati provided the assist with a cross following a corner.
8
Corner Corner
AZ wins a corner after Nick de Groot concedes.
7
Update Update
Philip Brittijn from Fortuna Sittard wins a free kick in the attacking half.
7
Update Update
Foul committed by Mexx Meerdink of AZ.
6
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
5
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Mateo Chávez from AZ.
5
Red Card Red Card Important
Ole Romeny from Fortuna Sittard receives a red card.
4
Update Update
Mateo Chávez from AZ is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
4
Update Update
Foul committed by Ole Romeny of Fortuna Sittard.
1
Update Update
Lequincio Zeefuik from Fortuna Sittard commits a foul.
1
Update Update
Lewis Schouten from AZ is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Serdar Gozubuyuk.

CONCLUSION

AZ secured a deserved 0-2 win through sustained pressure and clinical finishing after the break. The red card proved decisive in opening space for the visitors to convert their dominance into goals. Fortuna Sittard fought hard in the first half but could not overcome the numerical deficit once reduced to ten men. Underlying metrics confirmed AZ as the superior side on the day with a substantial expected goals advantage. The performance highlighted how second half adjustments can amplify an already favorable position. Both teams showed moments of quality yet the away side maintained control from start to finish.