Feyenoord secure rousing comeback victory after early red card

Feyenoord came from behind to defeat Fortuna Sittard 3-1 despite an early red card for Orkun Kokcu.

Feyenoord moved up to third place with a tight 3-1 win at bottom side Fortuna Sittard. The Limburgers took the lead after 31 seconds through Zian Flemming and Feyenoord’s challenge intensified when Orkun Kökcü was dismissed after just 12 minutes for a heavy tackle.

Marco Senesi levelled the score with a beautiful half-volley into the corner before Steven Berghuis scored a penalty at the end of each half to complete the comeback.