Throttur Reykjavik Dominate Afturelding in 4-1 Victory

Reykjavik, Iceland – July 30, 2026 – Throttur Reykjavik delivered a commanding performance on home turf at the Valbjarnarvöllur Stadium, securing a decisive 4-1 victory over Afturelding in the Iceland 1. Deild Karla. The match, which kicked off at 03:45 local time under the midnight sun, saw Throttur take control early and never look back.

First Half Onslaught

The home side wasted no time imposing themselves on the game. Striker Arnar Sveinsson opened the scoring in the 12th minute, latching onto a through ball from midfielder Bjarni Jónsson and slotting past the Afturelding goalkeeper. Throttur doubled their lead just before the half-hour mark when Kristján Hrafnsson headed home from a corner kick.

Afturelding struggled to create meaningful chances but managed to pull one back in the 38th minute through a well-taken free kick by Víðir Arnarson. However, any hope of a comeback was dashed just before halftime as Throttur restored their two-goal advantage with a clinical finish from Hafþór Jónsson.

Second Half Control

Throttur continued to dominate in the second half, controlling possession and creating several chances. The final blow came in the 74th minute when substitute Ingi Ragnarsson scored a stunning long-range effort to make it 4-1. Afturelding were unable to respond, and the match ended with a comfortable win for the hosts.

Key Performers

• Arnar Sveinsson – A constant threat up front, scoring the opener and providing an assist.
• Bjarni Jónsson – Controlled the midfield with his passing range and vision.
• Víðir Arnarson – The lone bright spot for Afturelding with a well-struck free kick goal.

Standings Impact

The victory lifts Throttur Reykjavik into the top half of the 1. Deild Karla standings, while Afturelding remain in the relegation zone. With the season approaching its crucial stages, Throttur will look to build on this momentum in their next fixture.