UMF Njardvik 1-2 Grotta Seltjarnarnes: Visitors Come from Behind in Iceland's 1. Deild Karla

Grotta Seltjarnarnes produced a resilient second-half performance to overcome UMF Njardvik 2-1 at the Njardviksvollur on 31 May 2026. The result sees Grotta climb the early-season standings in Iceland's second-tier 1. Deild Karla, while Njardvik are left to rue a missed opportunity to secure back-to-back home wins.

First Half: Njardvik Take the Lead

The home side started brightly, pressing high and forcing Grotta into errors. Their pressure paid off in the 23rd minute when midfielder Aron Bjarnason fired a low drive from the edge of the box that beat Grotta goalkeeper Ragnar Hafsteinsson. Njardvik looked comfortable for the remainder of the first half, restricting Grotta to long-range efforts that failed to test the goalkeeper.

Second Half: Grotta Fight Back

The visitors emerged from the interval with renewed purpose. In the 56th minute, a well-worked set piece saw defender Viktor Jónsson rise highest to head home from a corner, leveling the scores. Grotta grew in confidence, and the momentum shifted decisively in their favor. The turnaround was completed in the 74th minute when forward Birkir Snær Jóhannesson latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the advancing Njardvik keeper.

Njardvik pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages but were unable to break down a resolute Grotta defense. The final whistle confirmed a valuable away victory for the visitors.

Match Impact

The win moves Grotta into 5th place with 11 points from 7 games, while Njardvik drop to 8th with 8 points. For Grotta, this comeback victory could prove pivotal in their quest for a promotion push. Njardvik, meanwhile, will need to address their second-half fragility if they are to climb the table.