In a tightly contested encounter, KA Akureyri emerged as the victors with a slender 1-0 victory over UMF Afturelding. The match was decided by a critical goal in the second half, at the 79th minute, highlighting KA Akureyri's ability to capitalize on their chances. The team managed to maintain control through strategic possession and pressing, which was accentuated by their higher count of 10 corner kicks compared to Afturelding's 3, indicating their dominance in the attacking third.

The defensive discipline of KA Akureyri played a significant role in their success despite the aggressive playstyle, as reflected by the seven yellow cards they accumulated. The team walked a fine line but managed to avoid any red cards, showing a level of restraint and tactical fouling to disrupt the opposition's flow. On the contrary, Afturelding received only two yellow cards, suggesting a less aggressive approach, and ultimately, their inability to break KA Akureyri's defensive setup proved costly.

Afturelding’s lack of offensive penetration was evident as they could not convert their limited set-piece opportunities into goals. Their absence of threat in front of the goal was mirrored in their limited corners and goal attempts, allowing KA Akureyri to maintain a strong defensive posture with only 11 fouls spread across the match, a testament to effective defensive organization. This tactical adeptness ensured that KA Akureyri could fend off any potential equalizers and secure a valuable three points.

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