Throttur Reykjavik 1 – 0 Volsungur husavik
Iceland 1. Deild Karla – July 19, 2026

Throttur Reykjavik earned a hard-fought 1–0 home victory over Volsungur husavik in the Iceland 1. Deild Karla, thanks to a solitary goal that proved enough to secure all three points. The match was a tense, tactical affair played under the bright midnight sun of a Reykjavik summer evening.

Match Overview

Both sides began cautiously, with Throttur enjoying the majority of possession but struggling to break down a disciplined Volsungur defence. The home side’s best chances came from long-range efforts that were either blocked or saved. The breakthrough arrived just before the hour mark when a quick throw-in caught the Volsungur backline off guard. The ball was worked to the edge of the box, and a crisp first-time shot curled inside the far post.

Volsungur pushed forward in the final 20 minutes, winning several corners and free kicks, but Throttur’s goalkeeper stood firm to preserve the clean sheet. The visitors nearly equalised in stoppage time, only for a goal-line clearance to keep Throttur ahead.

Key Moments

• 58′ – Goal: Throttur Reykjavik score the decisive goal with a well-struck effort from outside the area.
• 85′ – Save: The home keeper makes a brilliant reflex stop to deny a close-range header.
• 90+2′ – Clearance: A defender clears the ball off the line to preserve the victory.

Standout Players

The Throttur midfield worked tirelessly to win second balls, and their goalscorer showed composure in a tight match. For Volsungur, the central defender played a strong game despite the result, making several last-ditch tackles.

Season Impact

This win lifts Throttur Reykjavik into the upper half of the 1. Deild Karla standings, giving them momentum heading into a midweek fixture. Volsungur husavik remain in the relegation conversation and will regret not converting their late pressure into an equaliser.