Fortuna Sittard beat Rotterdam visitors Excelsior 1-0 in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie on Sunday afternoon, and the win lifted Danny Buijs's side to fifth.
Team news before kick-off
Before kick-off, Fortuna lost Anthony Descotte after he reported in sick. Lequincio Zeefuik was also unavailable. Shiloh 't Zand started up front against Excelsior.
First-half openings
In the first half-hour, Mattijs Branderhorst saved Nesto Groen's shot with relative ease. Edouard Michut also threatened from long range in the first half-hour.
Fortuna push after the break
After the break, Aymen Sliti tested Branderhorst, who turned a dangerous shot behind for a corner. Stijn van Gassel then sent Irakli Yegoian through one-on-one, but the Georgian shot wide. After an hour, during a strong spell for Fortuna, Justin Hubner headed just past the post from a corner, and Rodrigo Guth then came close but fired well over.
Late winner
In the closing stages, Ole Romeny shot at Van Gassel from a difficult angle, and the goalkeeper turned the ball behind for a corner. Substitute Mohamed Ihattaren delivered the corner and Guth headed in to make it 1-0.