Fram Reykjavik Women came from behind to beat Thor KA Akureyri Women 2-1 in the Iceland Besta-deild kvenna on September 26, 2026, producing a composed second-half display capped by a late winning goal that could prove significant in the title race.

Match overview

Thor KA Akureyri Women began the match with real intent, pressing high and looking to use the home crowd to their advantage. Their early energy was rewarded when Elín Metta Jensen opened the scoring with a well-placed finish. Fram Reykjavik Women responded patiently, gradually taking control of possession and forcing Thor deeper into their own half.

The equaliser arrived before half-time, and from that point on Fram looked the more likely winner. They dominated the ball after the break, created several chances and finally found the decisive moment in the closing stages. Thor pushed for a late equaliser but could not find a way through a disciplined Fram defence.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Thor KA Akureyri Women took the lead when Elín Metta Jensen received the ball on the edge of the box, created space with a quick feint and curled a low shot inside the far post.
• 28th minute: Fram’s first big chance came from a corner, but the header was cleared off the line by a Thor defender.
• 44th minute: Fram equalised. Selma Sól Magnúsdóttir timed her run perfectly to meet a cross from the left and headed firmly past the goalkeeper.
• 63rd minute: Thor’s goalkeeper made a superb double save to keep the score level, denying Fram twice from close range.
• 82nd minute: Fram found the winner when Hildur Antonsdóttir struck from just inside the penalty area after a neat lay-off, sending the ball into the bottom corner.
• 90+4 minutes: Thor sent a late free-kick into the box, but Fram’s defence cleared the danger to secure all three points.

Tactical story

Fram Reykjavik Women controlled the game with a patient 4-3-3, using their midfield trio to circulate the ball and draw Thor out of position. Their full-backs pushed high, creating overloads on the wings, and the equaliser came directly from that wide pressure. Defensively, Fram were compact and forced Thor into hopeful long balls for much of the second half.

Thor KA Akureyri Women’s game plan was built on quick counter-attacks and set pieces. It worked brilliantly for the opening goal, but once Fram equalised, Thor struggled to keep the ball well enough to relieve pressure. Their back line defended bravely, but the constant wave of Fram attacks eventually told.

Standout players

Selma Sól Magnúsdóttir was excellent for Fram, scoring the equaliser and dictating play from midfield. Hildur Antonsdóttir provided the match-winning moment and was a constant threat with her movement between the lines. Fram’s goalkeeper also handled several dangerous crosses confidently in the final minutes.

For Thor, Elín Metta Jensen was the brightest attacking player and took her goal with real quality. The goalkeeper’s double save in the second half kept the home side alive, while the centre-backs made a number of important blocks. In the end, however, Thor lacked enough possession to support their defensive effort.

Season impact

The comeback win keeps Fram Reykjavik Women in a strong position in the Iceland Besta-deild kvenna and sends a clear message about their resilience. Winning away to a tough opponent after conceding first is exactly the kind of result that builds title-winning momentum.

Thor KA Akureyri Women will feel frustrated to have taken the lead and lost. The performance had positives, especially the early goal and the defensive organisation for long spells, but the inability to hold possession under pressure cost them. They will need to recover quickly as the league table tightens.