Mohamed Ihattaren Secured a Victory for Fortuna Sittard Against FC Utrecht on Saturday. The Attacking Midfielder Scored the Only Goal in Limburg: 1-0. FC Groningen Continued Their Rise in the Eredivisie at the Expense of Telstar (2-0).
Ihattaren Made the Difference After Almost Fifteen Minutes of Play. After an attempt by Kristoffer Peterson, the playmaker got the ball at his feet and shot at goal from close range. Goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas Initially Saved, but had No Answer to Ihattaren’s rebound: 1-0.
It was Already Ihattaren’s Third goal in Five Games for Fortuna. Peterson had the opportunity to double the lead just before half-time, but the striker hit the post. FC Utrecht Created Chances in Injury Time, But Keeper Matthijs Branderhorst Kept His Goal Clean.
For FC Utrecht, it is the second defeat in a row. Coach Ron Jans’ Team Lost 0-1 to FC Groningen at Home on Sunday. The Domstedelingen will start the competitive phase of the Europa League on Thursday with a home match against Olympique Lyonnais.
With the win over FC Utrecht, Fortuna Washed Away the 2-0 defeat Against Feyenoord on Wednesday. Trainer Danny Buijs’ team Climbs to Sixth Place in the Eredivisie Due to the Victory. FC Utrecht is Two Places Lower.
FC Groningen also Wins Against Telstar
Telstar had The First Chance in An Entertaininging Match Against FC Groningen. After a Beautiful Attack, Kay Tejan Hit the Crossbar on Behalf of the Promoted Team, which Three Weeks Ago caused a resounding Surprise with a Victory about National Champion PSV (0-2).
Fifteen Minutes later, The Fans of FC Groningen Were on the Benches. Younes Taha Shot a Free Kick From About 25 Meters Hard Fits Ronald Koeman Junior. The Telstar Goalkeeper Got The Ball Around His Ears Right in Front of the Koeman Stand, The Part of the Stand Is Named After His Grandfather Martin Koeman.
Taha was close to his second goal of the event just after half-time, but koeman prevented that. FC Groningen Secured the Victory In The Final Phase Thanks To A Goal From Oskar Zawada. Wouter Prins Gave a Conspicious Push In The Run-Up To That Goal, But Referee Erwin Blank Saw Nothing in It Even after seeing the images.
Due to the Third Victory in A Row, FC Groningen Temporarily Occupies Third Place in the Eredivisie. The Standings Are Somewhat Distorted, because Eight Teams Will Still Be in Action on Sunday and AZ Has Played One less match Due to European Obligations. Neverbertheless, FC Groningen Has had an excellent start with four wins from the first six matches.
Telstar is in The Danger Zone Due to the Defeat. Coach Anthony Correia’s team is in SixteNth Place with four points from Six Matches. Telstar is playing in the Eredivisie Again for the First Time in 47 years.