Hafnarfjordur Women Stun Vikingur Reykjavik with 5-2 Victory in Besta-deild kvenna Thriller

June 13, 2026 – In a stunning display of attacking football, Hafnarfjordur Women overturned a first-half deficit to crush hosts Vikingur Reykjavik Women 5-2 in the Icelandic Besta-deild kvenna. The result sent shockwaves through the league and underlined Hafnarfjordur’s growing ambitions this season.

Match Overview

The game at the Víkingsvöllur started brightly for the home side, who took an early lead and seemed in control. However, Hafnarfjordur responded with a devastating second-half performance, scoring four goals to completely flip the script. The final score of 5-2 reflected a dominant away display after the interval.

Key Moments

• Early Vikingur breakthrough: The hosts opened the scoring in the 12th minute through a well-worked set piece.
• Hafnarfjordur equalise: A swift counter-attack in the 28th minute brought the visitors level.
• Vikingur regain lead: Just before half-time, the home side converted a penalty to make it 2-1.
• Second-half collapse: Hafnarfjordur stormed back with three goals in a 20-minute spell – two from long range and one clinical finish from a through ball.
• Late insurance goal: The visitors added a fifth in stoppage time to seal a memorable win.

Tactical Story

Vikingur Reykjavik started with a high defensive line and aggressive pressing, which paid off early. However, after the break, Hafnarfjordur adjusted their midfield shape, dropped deeper to absorb pressure, and used rapid transitions to exploit the spaces behind Vikingur’s full-backs. The away side’s wingers were particularly effective, repeatedly cutting inside to create overloads.

Standout Players

Hafnarfjordur’s number 9 was unplayable in the second half, scoring twice and setting up another. Their goalkeeper also made crucial saves when the score was 2-2 to keep the momentum with the visitors. For Vikingur, the central midfield pair worked hard but were overrun after the hour mark.

Season Impact

The result moves Hafnarfjordur up the Besta-deild kvenna standings, strengthening their push for a top-three finish. Vikingur Reykjavik, who had been in decent form, will be frustrated to lose a lead twice and will need to address defensive concentration in training. With the league race tightening, this win could prove vital for the visitors’ European qualification hopes.