IBV Vestmannaeyjar Women 2 - 2 Hafnarfjordur Women
Iceland Besta-deild kvenna | July 30, 2026

In a thrilling contest at Hásteinsvöllur, IBV Vestmannaeyjar Women fought back from a two‑goal deficit to salvage a 2-2 draw against Hafnarfjordur Women. The point keeps both sides in the middle of the Besta-deild kvenna table, but the result felt like a victory for the resilient home side.

Match Overview

Hafnarfjordur started the brighter of the two teams, pressing high and forcing IBV into early mistakes. The breakthrough came in the 19th minute when a well‑timed run behind the defence was met with a low cross, and the forward slotted home from close range. IBV struggled to find their rhythm and fell further behind in the 33rd minute, conceding from a set‑piece when a free‑kick was headed in at the back post.

Comeback Begins

Trailing 2-0 at half‑time, IBV made tactical adjustments, pushing an extra midfielder forward and increasing the tempo. The change paid off in the 54th minute when a long‑range shot took a deflection and looped over the goalkeeper, halving the deficit. The goal energised the home crowd and put Hafnarfjordur on the back foot.

Late Equaliser

IBV continued to dominate the second half, creating several clear chances. The equaliser finally came in the 81st minute after a period of sustained pressure. A cross from the right wing was not properly cleared, and the ball fell to an IBV forward who hammered it into the roof of the net. Hafnarfjordur pushed for a winner in the closing stages but were repelled by a determined defensive effort.

Key Performances

• IBV’s substitutes – two players introduced at half‑time changed the flow of the match with their energy and direct running.
• Hafnarfjordur’s goalkeeper – made several crucial saves in the second half to keep her side in the game.

Table Implications

The draw leaves IBV Vestmannaeyjar Women in mid‑table, while Hafnarfjordur remain just above them. Both teams will view this as a missed opportunity to climb closer to the top four.