Víkingur Reykjavík 3:2 KA Akureyri — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Aron Elís Þrándarson scored twice as Víkingur Reykjavík came from behind to beat KA Akureyri 3-2 in the Urvalsdeild. The midfielder’s double, including a stoppage-time winner, proved the difference in a frantic contest that saw the home side trail twice before snatching all three points.

The game turned in the closing stages after KA Akureyri had taken control through two first-half goals from Hallgrimur Mar Steingrimsson, the first set up by Danijel Dejan Djuric and the second by Birgir Baldvinsson. Víkingur had opened the scoring inside five minutes when Þrándarson converted Helgi Guðjónsson’s assist, but fell behind before half-time. Óskar Borgþórsson’s pass found Þrándarson to equalise in the 82nd minute, and Gylfi Sigurðsson struck the winner from open play in the 90th.

Víkingur deserved the win, dominating both halves despite falling behind twice. CheckLive’s model clearly favoured the home side, and the result confirmed that prediction; the live signals backing Víkingur at 1.77 also proved correct. There is no next fixture to report.

Questions & Answers

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

Víkingur Reykjavík 3-2 KA Akureyri (Urvalsdeild).

Who scored?

Aron Elís Þrándarson (5', assist Helgi Guðjónsson) for Víkingur Reykjavík; Hallgrimur Mar Steingrimsson (14', assist Danijel Dejan Djuric) for KA Akureyri; Hallgrimur Mar Steingrimsson (23', assist Birgir Baldvinsson) for KA Akureyri; Aron Elís Þrándarson (82', assist Óskar Borgþórsson) for Víkingur Reykjavík; Gylfi Sigurðsson (90') for Víkingur Reykjavík.

Was Víkingur Reykjavík's win deserved?

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

Were there any cards in Víkingur Reykjavík vs KA Akureyri?

Yellow cards: Oliver Heidarsson (KA Akureyri); Aron Elís Þrándarson (Víkingur Reykjavík); Jeppe Pedersen (KA Akureyri); Jakob Snær Árnason (KA Akureyri); Diego Montiel (KA Akureyri); Kári Gautason (KA Akureyri); Óskar Borgþórsson (Víkingur Reykjavík).

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