Most people think: Fortuna conceded twice, the backline fell apart.
Reality: AZ Alkmaar had 26 shots. Branderhorst saved 9 of them.
Romeny was sent off in the 5th minute. Danny Buijs tore up his tactical plan before the game had barely started. Fortuna spent 85 minutes with ten men.
9 saves from 26 shots.
That's not a defensive collapse.
Tonight at 20:00 Branderhorst and Fortuna head to Groningen. Back in January 2026 they won there 2:1.
Can a goalkeeper who stopped nearly everything last week keep Fortuna afloat on a ground where they know how to play?
