Þróttur Reykjavík 2–0 Grindavík | Iceland 1. Deild Karla
2 June 2026, 03:15 local time

Match Overview

Þróttur Reykjavík made a strong statement in the Iceland 1. Deild Karla as they secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Grindavík in the early hours of June 2. The result moves Þróttur up the standings, reinforcing their push for promotion contention, while Grindavík will look to regroup after a disappointing performance on the road.

First Half Dominance

Playing on their home turf at the Eimskipsvöllurinn, Þróttur took control from the opening whistle. Their midfield pressed high and created several early chances. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute when a well‑worked set‑piece found the head of central defender Jón Sigurðsson, who powered the ball past the Grindavík keeper to make it 1-0.

Grindavík struggled to find their rhythm, with Þróttur’s disciplined defensive line frustrating their attacking forays. The home side doubled their lead just before half‑time. A swift counter‑attack saw winger Arnar Gunnarsson cut inside and fire a low shot into the far corner, leaving the Grindavík defence flat‑footed.

Second Half: Grindavík Push but Fail to Break Through

After the restart, the visitors came out with more urgency, pushing forward in search of a lifeline. Grindavík enjoyed more possession but lacked cutting edge in the final third. Þróttur goalkeeper Viktor Ólafsson was called into action on a few occasions, making two solid saves to preserve the clean sheet.

In the 78th minute, Grindavík thought they had pulled one back, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review. Þróttur held firm, and the match ended 2-0.

Key Performers

• Jón Sigurðsson (Þróttur) – Opened the scoring and was a rock at the back.
• Arnar Gunnarsson (Þróttur) – A constant threat on the wing, capped by a fine goal.
• Viktor Ólafsson (Þróttur) – Kept a clean sheet with several important stops.

League Impact

Victory lifts Þróttur Reykjavík into the top half of the 1. Deild Karla table, while Grindavík remain in mid‑table. With the season approaching its midway point, Þróttur’s form makes them a team to watch in the promotion race.