In a thrilling encounter on the 1st of June, 2023, UMF Selfoss pulled off a narrow 2-1 victory over Throttur Reykjavik in the 1. Deild competition. The game was an exciting back-and-forth affair, with multiple measurable factors impacting the outcome of the match.
The real triumph for UMF Selfoss came during the first half of the match, as the team scored two critical goals at 00:08:22 and 00:20:56. This early scoring pattern defined the trajectory of the game, as UMF Selfoss managed to take an early lead and maintain it till the end, despite Throttur Reykjavik's numerous attempts to close the gap.
The aspect of the game where UMF Selfoss struggled was discipline, with the home team receiving a mammoth total of 4 yellow cards compared to Throttur Reykjavik's solitary one. Selfoss's fouls in the second half at 00:53:31, 01:15:43, and 01:27:19 could have proved fatal if Throttur Reykjavik had capitalized on the opportunities they were given.
Despite losing the match, Throttur Reykjavik dominated certain aspects of the game, notably the number of corner kicks. With a total of 10 corner kicks to Selfoss's none, Reykjavik showed their strengths. Their slightly more aggressive playstyle was also showcased by having a higher frequency of offsides, marked at 3 times compared to Selfoss's singular offside event.
Difference in the management of opportunities can be considered a major deciding factor. Despite possessing more corner kicks, Throttur Reykjavik only managed to score once, second half at 01:25:29, thus reflecting inefficient utilization. Conversely, Selfoss, despite having no corner kicks, managed to secure two goals, showcasing efficient goal conversion, arguably serving as the driving force behind Selfoss's victory.
In light of these statistics, while both teams showcased solid play, it was UMF Selfoss that dominated this match. They demonstrated a heightened precision in their strikes, deriving maximum benefit from their opportunities. This, balanced with a proactive defence to limit Throttur Reykjavik's conversion of their corner kicks, helped Selfoss to secure the victory. Despite their disciplinary issues, UMF Selfoss managed to play the decisive moments better and ultimately clinched the match by one goal.
| Lose | 1-2 | UMF Selfoss vs FC IF Vestri | |
| Lose | 2-1 | UMF Grindavik vs UMF Selfoss | |
| Win | 1-0 | UMF Selfoss vs Grotta | |
| Lose | 1-0 | IA Akranes vs UMF Selfoss | |
| Draw | 2-2 | UMF Selfoss vs Thor Akureyri |
| Draw | 1-1 | Throttur Reykjavik vs Thor Akureyri | |
| Win | 2-1 | Throttur Reykjavik vs UMF Afturelding | |
| Lose | 2-1 | FC IF Vestri vs Throttur Reykjavik | |
| Win | 5-0 | Throttur Reykjavik vs UMF Grindavik | |
| Draw | 2-2 | Grotta vs Throttur Reykjavik |
| Away game | UMF Selfoss | 3 | 4 | Throttur Reykjavik | Home game | 1. Deild | |
| Home game | UMF Selfoss | 2 | 1 | Throttur Reykjavik | Away game | 1. Deild | |
| Home game | UMF Selfoss | 0 | 3 | Throttur Reykjavik | Away game | 1. Deild | |
| Away game | UMF Selfoss | 1 | 3 | Throttur Reykjavik | Home game | 1. Deild | |
| Away game | UMF Selfoss | 2 | 3 | Throttur Reykjavik | Home game | 1. Deild |
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