Fortuna Sittard edge Sparta Rotterdam on penalties in Dutch Cup
Fortuna Sittard qualified for the second round of the KNVB Beker by beating Sparta Rotterdam on penalties, according to several Dutch media outlets.
Fortuna Sittard eliminated Sparta Rotterdam in the first round of the KNVB Beker on Wednesday evening at Het Kasteel. According to Voetbal International and Voetbalprimeur, the club won on penalties after a 2-2 draw in regular time.
The penalty shootout was eventful, with several players seeing their attempts fail, Voetbalnieuws reports. NU.nl mentions a missed panenka and a fatal slip for Sparta. Milan Zonneveld, who scored two goals, was not enough to save his team, according to FCUpdate and Voetbal International.
Fortuna Sittard, confirming their good form, advance to the second round of the competition, AD adds.




