Breidablik Kópavogur 1:3 Valur Reykjavík — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Valur Reykjavík beat Breidablik Kópavogur 3-1 in the Urvalsdeild, with Dagur Orri Gardarson, Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson and Jónatan Ingi Jónsson all on target, though the standout performer was Breidablik goalkeeper Anton Ari Einarsson, whose 8.4 rating kept the scoreline respectable. The away side struck first through Gardarson in the 39th minute, assisted by Jónsson, and though Davíð Ingvarsson levelled for the hosts in the 54th minute with help from Kristofer Ingi Kristinsson, Haraldsson restored Valur's lead in the 78th minute before Jónsson sealed it in the 89th.

The turning point came after the interval, when Valur weathered a Breidablik surge and then punished them on the counter, with Haraldsson's goal arriving just after a yellow card for Gabriel Snaer had disrupted the home side's rhythm. Breidablik dominated the second half with 62% possession and 11 shots to Valur's 6, yet the visitors were ruthlessly efficient, converting three of their chances while the hosts fired blanks.

On the numbers, Breidablik controlled the game overall with 52% possession and 16 shots apiece, but Valur's clinical edge decided it, as the home side outplayed their opponents without reward. Einarsson was the standout despite conceding three, his 8.4 rating reflecting a heroic display between the sticks for Breidablik. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Breidablik, but the result proved it wrong, with Valur taking all three points against the run of play.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Breidablik Kópavogur vs Valur Reykjavík?

Breidablik Kópavogur 1-3 Valur Reykjavík (Urvalsdeild).

Who scored?

Dagur Orri Gardarson (39', assist Jónatan Ingi Jónsson) for Valur Reykjavík; Davíð Ingvarsson (54', assist Kristofer Ingi Kristinsson) for Breidablik Kópavogur; Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson (78', assist Hörður Ingi Gunnarsson) for Valur Reykjavík; Jónatan Ingi Jónsson (89', assist Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson) for Valur Reykjavík.

Was Valur Reykjavík's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Valur Reykjavík won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Breidablik Kópavogur vs Valur Reykjavík?

Yellow cards: Tryggvi Hrafn Haraldsson (Valur Reykjavík); Gabriel Snaer (Breidablik Kópavogur); Samúel Kári Friðjónsson (Valur Reykjavík); Hörður Ingi Gunnarsson (Valur Reykjavík); Ágúst Orri Porsteinsson (Breidablik Kópavogur).

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