KA Akureyri 3:5 KR Reykjavík — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Aron Sigurðarson's hat-trick powered KR Reykjavík to a 5-3 victory over KA Akureyri in the Urvalsdeild. The midfielder was unstoppable from the opening minutes, and the result keeps KR's momentum rolling without a confirmed next opponent.

The match exploded into life early, with Sigurðarson netting twice inside the first nine minutes, the second assisted by Sigurdur Breki Karason. KA Akureyri responded through Hallgrimur Mar Steingrimsson and André Rømer, but Sigurðarson completed his treble in the 28th minute, again set up by Karason. Orri Hrafn Kjartansson and Eidur Gauti Saebjornsson extended the lead before Kári Gautason's late consolation for the hosts.

KR Reykjavík controlled the contest on the numbers, holding 64% possession and firing 26 shots to KA's 10. The away side also earned ten corners, and their dominance grew in the second half with 14 attempts. Sigurðarson earned a perfect ten rating for his three goals from midfield. CheckLive's model clearly favoured KR Reykjavík, and the result confirmed it, with live signals backing the winner at 1.11.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of KA Akureyri vs KR Reykjavík?

KA Akureyri 3-5 KR Reykjavík (Urvalsdeild).

Who scored?

Aron Sigurðarson (4') for KR Reykjavík; Aron Sigurðarson (9', assist Sigurdur Breki Karason) for KR Reykjavík; Hallgrimur Mar Steingrimsson (14') for KA Akureyri; André Rømer (20', assist Samuel Kroon) for KA Akureyri; Aron Sigurðarson (28', assist Sigurdur Breki Karason) for KR Reykjavík; Orri Hrafn Kjartansson (37', assist Sigurdur Breki Karason) for KR Reykjavík; Eidur Gauti Saebjornsson (49', assist Luke Rae) for KR Reykjavík; Kári Gautason (90', assist Hallgrimur Mar Steingrimsson) for KA Akureyri.

Was KR Reykjavík's win deserved?

Yes — KR Reykjavík were on top for most of the match.

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