Ihattaren Involved in Heated Exchange as Fortuna Sittard Secure Win

Volendam – Fortuna Sittard claimed a 2-1 victory over FC Volendam on Saturday, March 14, 2026, but the match wasn’t without its moments of drama. Mohamed Ihattaren, the Fortuna Sittard midfielder, was shown a yellow card following a confrontation with Volendam goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen. Despite the incident, Ihattaren played a significant role in the win, providing two assists that propelled Fortuna to a first-half lead.

Gladon Opens Scoring, Kwakman Suffers Injury

Paul Gladon put Fortuna ahead in the 20th minute, heading home a corner kick delivered by Ihattaren. Gladon started in place of the injured Kaj Sierhuis. Ten minutes later, the home side suffered a blow as AZ loanee Dave Kwakman was stretchered off the pitch with what appeared to be a serious injury.

The tension escalated in the Volendam penalty area shortly after. Fortuna defender Iván Márquez went down following a challenge with Mawouna Amevor, and appeared to exaggerate the contact. Volendam goalkeeper Van Oevelen voiced his disagreement with Márquez’s reaction, and Ihattaren quickly intervened, confronting Van Oevelen face-to-face. Referee Danny Makkelie swiftly issued a yellow card to Ihattaren for his role in the incident.

Ihattaren’s Assist Prowess Continues

Just before halftime, Ihattaren further cemented his impact on the match. He delivered a precise, curling cross that Dimitrios Limnios headed past the Volendam goalkeeper, extending Fortuna’s lead to 2-0. This assist marked Ihattaren’s tenth of the season in league play, adding to his six goals scored thus far.

Hamstring Injury Ends Ihattaren’s Day Early

Unfortunately for Fortuna, Ihattaren’s match ended prematurely. He was substituted off in the 55th minute due to a hamstring injury, replaced by Yassin Oukili. Volendam mounted a stronger response in the second half, and Robert Mühren pulled one back for the hosts in the 80th minute. Yet, they were unable to find an equalizer, and Fortuna secured a 2-1 victory.

Fortuna Sittard will seem to continue their momentum in their next fixture, while Volendam will aim to bounce back from this defeat. The extent of Dave Kwakman’s injury and Ihattaren’s hamstring strain will be key concerns for their respective coaching staffs in the coming days.

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