FC Groningen vs Fortuna Sittard

What was supposed to be a celebratory night at the Euroborg turned sour for Groningen, who were beaten 2-3 at home by a sharp, counter-attacking Fortuna Sittard side. The visitors were clinical when it mattered, while the hosts spent the evening chasing the game after a slow start. Ihattaren put Fortuna ahead after just 12 minutes, before Van der Werff levelled things up for Groningen shortly after. Zeefuik, who was involved in both of Fortuna's first two goals, restored the visitors' lead with a delightful chipped finish over the keeper, later confirmed by VAR. Groningen had a penalty shout waved away when the ball struck an opponent's arm, and Descotte added a third for Fortuna in the second half. An own goal from Hübner briefly gave the hosts hope, but a late chance from substitute Eggens went begging in stoppage time. The result lifts Fortuna Sittard above Groningen in the table, while Groningen remain stuck on six points after four games, still searching for answers following last week's heavy defeat to PSV.