VOLENDAM, Netherlands (Interstat) — Fortuna Sittard opened its Eredivisie season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Volendam on Saturday at Kras Stadion.

Volendam’s Robert Mühren opened the scoring in the 19th minute. Fortuna Sittard responded with two second-half goals from substitutes Paul Gladon in the 43rd and Dimitris Limnios in the 80th. Mohammed Ihattaren and Anthony Descotte provided assists for the visitors.

The result defied a pregame projection that favored Volendam. Fortuna Sittard begins the campaign 1-0, while Volendam starts 0-1.