KFG Gardabaer earned a 94-82 road victory over Beleida Belgium in an Iceland Basketball Division 1 matchup on October 24, 2026, using a decisive second-half surge to turn a tight contest into a double-digit win. The result gives KFG Gardabaer an important away success and leaves Beleida Belgium searching for answers after a promising start slipped away.

Match overview

The opening quarter was played at a frantic pace, with both teams trading baskets in transition. Beleida Belgium fed off the home crowd and attacked the rim early, while KFG Gardabaer stayed patient in the half court and worked the ball inside-out. The visitors held a narrow 46-43 lead at halftime after closing the second quarter on a 7-2 run.

The third quarter proved decisive. KFG Gardabaer tightened its defense, forced several contested shots and converted stops into quick points at the other end. A 12-2 run midway through the period pushed the lead to double figures, and Beleida Belgium never fully recovered. The hosts made a brief push early in the fourth, but KFG answered with timely three-pointers and free throws to seal the 94-82 result.

Key moments

The turning point came with just under four minutes left in the third quarter. KFG Gardabaer strung together three consecutive defensive stops, capped by a transition layup and a corner three that stretched the advantage to 68-56. Beleida Belgium called timeout, but the momentum had shifted. In the final two minutes, KFG knocked down six of eight free-throw attempts to keep the home side at arm’s length.

Standout performers

KFG Gardabaer was powered by a balanced backcourt effort. Guard Aron Bjarnason led the visitors with 22 points and six assists, repeatedly breaking down Beleida’s defense in pick-and-roll situations. Forward Elias Haraldsson added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while guard Viktor Hansson chipped in 14 points and three steals. For Beleida Belgium, Marcus Duarte scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and point guard Leandro Costa finished with 14 points and five assists, but the home side struggled to find consistent offense in the second half.

Tactical story

KFG Gardabaer’s zone defense was the story of the game. The visitors mixed a 2-3 zone with occasional full-court pressure, disrupting Beleida’s rhythm and forcing 16 turnovers. KFG also won the rebounding battle 41-34, limiting second-chance opportunities and controlling the tempo. Beleida Belgium shot just 7-of-26 from beyond the arc and was unable to punish KFG’s interior defense from the perimeter.

League impact

The win strengthens KFG Gardabaer’s position in the Iceland Basketball Division 1 standings and gives the club valuable momentum on the road. Beleida Belgium, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly; the loss highlights the importance of late-game execution and perimeter shooting in a competitive league where every possession matters. The two sides will meet again later in the season, and Beleida will be eager to avenge this defeat.