Indonesian national team defender Justin Hubner impressed by scoring a goal as Fortuna Sittard claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory over NEC Nijmegen in week 25 of the 2025/26 Eredivisie. The match at Goffertstadion in Nijmegen on March 1, 2026, was tense with a total of five goals. The win lifted Fortuna to ninth place with 32 points.
The match between Fortuna Sittard and NEC Nijmegen was fiercely contested at Goffertstadion on Sunday early morning WIB, March 1, 2026. NEC took the lead in the 19th minute through Tjaronn Chery's goal, assisted by Koki Ogawa, making it 1-0. Fortuna responded quickly with an equalizer from Ivan Marquez in the 27th minute, ending the first half at 1-1.
In the second half, Fortuna dominated possession. They turned the game around in the 59th minute with a goal from Mohamed Ihattaren, leading 2-1. Six minutes later, in the 65th minute, Justin Hubner, starting as a center back, scored after a precise pass from Ihattaren. This goal extended Fortuna's lead to 3-1 and highlighted Hubner's key contribution to the team's play.
NEC fought back and narrowed the deficit in the 90+3rd minute via Brayan Linssen's goal amid a scramble in front of the net. However, Fortuna held on to secure the 3-2 win until the final whistle. The result gave Fortuna Sittard 32 points, moving them to ninth in the temporary standings. NEC remained in fourth with 43 points, level with Ajax but below them due to goal difference or head-to-head, according to the official Eredivisie site.
This victory provides valuable momentum for Fortuna in the mid-table race, while underscoring Justin Hubner's significant role in the Netherlands' top league this season.
