Valur Reykjavík 2:2 ÍA Akranes — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Valur Reykjavík twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with ÍA Akranes in the Urvalsdeild, with Markus Nakkim the standout performer on an 8.4 rating, and the result sets up a trip to Víkingur Reykjavík on 2 September. ÍA struck first through Markús Páll Ellertsson after eight minutes, assisted by Gísli Laxdal Unnarsson, and held that lead deep into the second half despite mounting home pressure.

The match turned decisively in the space of three minutes when Valur equalised through Lúkas Logi Heimisson in the 79th minute, Dagur Orri Gardarson providing the assist, before Jónatan Ingi Jónsson completed the turnaround two minutes later with Ingimar Torbjörnsson Stöle the supplier. Gardarson had earlier been booked in the 39th minute, while ÍA's Baldvin Thór Berndsen and Böðvar Böðvarsson also went into the book before the interval.

Valur controlled the numbers with 68 per cent possession and 23 shots to ÍA's 11, yet they needed a late surge to salvage a point, having mustered only ten shots in a first half where ÍA were the better side. The second half told the story clearly, Valur firing 13 shots to their opponents' single effort, but the visitors proved stubborn despite their 32 per cent share. Nakkim earned his rating through a commanding defensive display, and with no model prediction available, the draw leaves Valur with work to do before facing Víkingur Reykjavík.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Valur Reykjavík vs ÍA Akranes?

Valur Reykjavík 2-2 ÍA Akranes (Urvalsdeild).

Who scored?

Markús Páll Ellertsson (8', assist Gísli Laxdal Unnarsson) for ÍA Akranes; Lúkas Logi Heimisson (79', assist Dagur Orri Gardarson) for Valur Reykjavík; Jónatan Ingi Jónsson (81', assist Ingimar Torbjörnsson Stöle) for Valur Reykjavík.

Were there any cards in Valur Reykjavík vs ÍA Akranes?

Yellow cards: Dagur Orri Gardarson (Valur Reykjavík); Baldvin Thór Berndsen (ÍA Akranes); Böðvar Böðvarsson (ÍA Akranes).

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