Hviti Riddarinn 0–2 Ymir
ICE LLC – 9 July 2026

Ymir claimed a comfortable 2‑0 away victory over Hviti Riddarinn in the ICE LLC on Thursday night, moving up the table with a disciplined display. The visitors scored once in each half to secure the three points, leaving Hviti Riddarinn with work to do if they are to climb away from the lower reaches.

How the Game Played Out

Ymir started brightly and took the lead in the 22nd minute. A well‑struck free kick from just outside the box curled over the wall and into the top corner, giving the home goalkeeper no chance. Hviti Riddarinn struggled to create clear openings before half‑time, with their best effort a shot from distance that sailed wide.

After the interval, the home side pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but Ymir doubled their lead on the counter‑attack in the 67th minute. A rapid break from a Hviti corner saw Ymir’s striker race clear, round the goalkeeper, and slot into an empty net. The final twenty minutes saw Hviti Riddarinn huff and puff but fail to break down a well‑organised Ymir defence, who saw out the win with ease.

Key Statistics

• Possession: Hviti Riddarinn 52% – 48% Ymir
• Shots on target: Hviti Riddarinn 3 – 6 Ymir
• Corners: 5–4 in favour of Hviti Riddarinn

Tactical Breakdown

Ymir set up in a 4‑5‑1, prioritising defensive solidity and quick transitions. Hviti Riddarinn, in a 4‑3‑3, had plenty of the ball but lacked cutting edge in the final third. Ymir’s double‑pivot midfield shielded the back four effectively, forcing Hviti to shoot from distance or cross into a crowded box. The counter‑attacking goal was the perfect execution of their game plan.

Match Impact

The win lifts Ymir to sixth place in the ICE LLC standings, while Hviti Riddarinn drop into the bottom three. For Hviti, the priority now must be to tighten up defensively and find a reliable goalscorer. Ymir will hope this victory sparks a run of form that could see them challenge for a top‑half finish.