On the 13th of April 2024, in the ongoing Icelandic Cup, a nail-biting contest saw the home team Grotta overpower UMF Njardvik in a closely fought game that ended with a 3-2 victory for Grotta. Here we break down the key elements and turning factors that decided the fate of the match.
The first half was an evenly contested affair with both teams showcasing their attacking brilliance. UMF Njardvik got off to an ideal start with an early goal at the 15:46 mark but the lead was short-lived as Grotta pulled back a goal at the 17:11 mark. The away team managed to regain their advantage with another goal at the 31:24 mark. However, the fluidity of play was interrupted by the referees carding on both sides which resulted into two yellow cards for the home team and one for the away team.
In terms of the assertiveness on the field, the away side, despite scoring twice in the first half, committed a staggering total of 15 fouls over the course of the game and five yellow cards, showing a lack of discipline that continually hampered their flow and rhythm. Grotta, on the other hand, showed marginally better discipline with a total of just six fouls and three yellow cards leading them to gain better control of the game flow.
The second half saw a massive turn around as Grotta scored two goals, one at 73:04 and the clincher at 94:45. Furthermore, the away team was handed a red card at 85:21 which gave Grotta an undeniable advantage. With the away team playing one less player, the home team had a better hold on ball possession.
The number of offside is also a significant parameter to be considered. The away team was caught offside five times, suggesting their impatience and rush to score goals which inadvertently led to losing possession. Cool-headed Grotta was caught offside just once throughout the game.
Lastly, considering the corner kicks which represent the offensive pressure, Grotta had four corner kicks, roughly making the most out of their opportunities. Meanwhile, the number of corners for UMF Njardvik was significantly higher at nine. However, their inability to convert these scoring opportunities into goals played a crucial role in their defeat.
In summary, the key to Grotta's victory was their discipline on the field, effective use of opportunities (specifically corner kicks), and a strong comeback in the second half. Meanwhile, UMF Njardvik's defeat can be attributed to their lack of discipline and their inability to capitalize on the offensive pressure they created.
| Lose | 0-3 | Grotta vs Thor Akureyri | |
| Win | 3-2 | Grotta vs UMF Njardvik | |
| Lose | 2-1 | Vikingur Reykjavik vs Grotta | |
| Win | 4-3 | Grotta vs KH Hlidarendi | |
| Win | 1-0 | Grotta vs FC IF Vestri |
| Lose | 3-2 | Grotta vs UMF Njardvik | |
| Lose | 2-1 | FH Hafnarfjordur vs UMF Njardvik | |
| Win | 4-1 | UMF Njardvik vs KFA Austfjarda | |
| Win | 2-3 | Augnablik Kopavogur vs UMF Njardvik | |
| Win | 4-0 | UMF Njardvik vs Hordur Isafjordur |
| Home game | Grotta | 3 | 2 | UMF Njardvik | Away game | Icelandic Cup | |
| Away game | Grotta | 3 | 1 | UMF Njardvik | Home game | 1. Deild | |
| Home game | Grotta | 1 | 1 | UMF Njardvik | Away game | 1. Deild | |
| Away game | Grotta | 0 | 4 | UMF Njardvik | Home game | Icelandic League Cup | |
| Away game | Grotta | 2 | 1 | UMF Njardvik | Home game | 1. Deild |
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