Víkingur Reykjavík Edges Past KA Akureyri in Five-Goal Thriller

Víkingur Reykjavík 3 – 2 KA Akureyri
Besta-deild karla – 3 July 2026

Víkingur Reykjavík survived a spirited second-half fightback from KA Akureyri to claim a 3–2 victory in a pulsating Besta-deild karla encounter at the Víkingsvöllur on Friday night. The win keeps the home side firmly in the title race, while KA are left to rue missed chances after pulling two goals back late on.

Match Overview

The match burst into life inside the opening quarter-hour when Víkingur’s in-form striker, Arnar Ingvarsson, latched onto a defence-splitting pass and slotted calmly past the goalkeeper to make it 1–0. The hosts doubled their lead shortly before half-time through a powerful header from Kristján Finnsson from a corner, giving them a comfortable cushion at the break.

Key Moments

• 13' – Goal: Ingvarsson opens the scoring with a clinical finish.
• 42' – Goal: Finnsson rises highest to head home from a corner – 2–0.
• 58' – Goal: Víkingur’s Magnús Bjarnason fires in a long-range strike to make it 3–0.
• 72' – Goal: KA pull one back through Hrafn Helgason, who converts a rebound after a free-kick.
• 85' – Goal: Daníel Leósson heads in from a cross to set up a tense finale at 3–2.

Standout Performances

Magnús Bjarnason was outstanding in midfield for Víkingur, not only scoring a stunning third goal but also dictating the tempo throughout. For KA, Hrafn Helgason caused constant problems down the left flank and earned his goal with tireless running.

Season Context

With the victory, Víkingur Reykjavík move to within two points of league leaders Valur, maintaining pressure in the Besta-deild karla standings. KA Akureyri remain in mid-table but the defeat halts their momentum after three matches unbeaten. The result underlines Víkingur’s growing reputation as genuine title contenders this season.