Match Report: Magni Edge Throttur Vogum in Seven-Goal Thriller

Icelandic Division 2 served up a classic encounter on July 5, 2026, as Magni narrowly defeated Throttur Vogum 4-3 in a match that swung one way and then the other. Played at the Magni-völlur, the game featured five different goal scorers and a dramatic finale that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Fast-Paced Opening Half

Throttur Vogum took an early lead in the 11th minute when forward Hafsteinn Jóhannsson tapped in from close range after a corner was not cleared. Magni responded emphatically, scoring twice in three minutes. Striker Davíð Þór Jónsson equalised in the 22nd minute with a powerful header, and midfielder Stefán Ragnar Guðmundsson put the home side ahead with a low shot from distance in the 25th minute.

Throttur refused to buckle, and they levelled just before half-time through a stunning free-kick from Arnar Freyr Gunnarsson that curled over the wall and into the top corner. The first half ended 2-2 after an open, end-to-end 45 minutes.

Second Half: More Goals and Late Drama

The pace did not let up after the restart. Magni regained the lead in the 53rd minute when winger Jón Atli Ásgeirsson cut inside and shot low past the keeper. Throttur again fought back, and substitute Viktor Gylfi Sigurðsson made it 3-3 in the 70th minute with a close-range finish after a goalmouth scramble.

With time running out, Magni won a penalty in the 84th minute after a handball in the box. Captain Þorsteinn Már Valdimarsson stepped up and calmly sent the goalkeeper the wrong way to make it 4-3. Throttur pushed forward desperately in the closing minutes but could not find another equaliser.

Standings and Significance

The win moved Magni into third place in the Division 2 table, four points behind leaders Keflavik with a game in hand. Throttur Vogum remained in seventh, but their attacking performance suggested they could climb in the coming weeks. The match was a testament to the entertainment value of the Icelandic lower leagues.

Goal scorers: Magni – Davíð Þór Jónsson (22'), Stefán Ragnar Guðmundsson (25'), Jón Atli Ásgeirsson (53'), Þorsteinn Már Valdimarsson (84' pen); Throttur Vogum – Hafsteinn Jóhannsson (11'), Arnar Freyr Gunnarsson (44'), Viktor Gylfi Sigurðsson (70')

Man of the match: Davíð Þór Jónsson (Magni)