National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) Gustav Óskarsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. U21 Cyprus's Makhaon Paloumbas got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fritz Snæbjörnsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Makhaon Paloumbas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fritz Snæbjörnsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aison Arvanitoyannis in the 8th minute of play. In the 10th minute Gustav Óskarsson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stelios Argitakos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 11 minutes had been played when some careless play by U21 Cyprus's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Óli Hákonsson was slow to take the kick. During this time U21 Iceland's players had a chance to rest. 17 minutes into the match, U21 Iceland's goal looked a bit too open when Dihnekis Roussos came free, but Fritz Snæbjörnsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of U21 Cyprus booed when U21 Iceland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ívan Björnsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aison Arvanitoyannis kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aigisthos Tyrovolas in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fritz Snæbjörnsson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 26th minute Makhaon Paloumbas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fritz Snæbjörnsson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gustav Óskarsson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Stelios Argitakos made a huge save. After 31 played minutes U21 Iceland got a freekick which was hit by Alfred Ásvaldsson. In the 32nd minute of the match Dihnekis Roussos sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fritz Snæbjörnsson skillfully saved the ball. In the 33rd minute, Evripidis Paraskos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustav Óskarsson got free with Stelios Argitakos in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 37 minutes into the match, U21 Iceland's goal looked a bit too open when Dihnekis Roussos came free, but Fritz Snæbjörnsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fritz Snæbjörnsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Makhaon Paloumbas in the 42nd minute of play. When Ívan Björnsson fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored U21 Iceland's protests and gave Ívan Björnsson a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of U21 Cyprus booed when U21 Iceland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ívan Björnsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aison Arvanitoyannis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Fritz Snæbjörnsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gustav Óskarsson was the one to do the kick off. Aigisthos Tyrovolas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aigisthos Tyrovolas got free with Fritz Snæbjörnsson in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Óli Hákonsson kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Aigisthos Tyrovolas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Fritz Snæbjörnsson made a huge save. U21 Cyprus's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Dihnekis Roussos in the 58th minute. The corner ended in Dihnekis Roussos almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but U21 Iceland's Fritz Snæbjörnsson did a great save. Fritz Snæbjörnsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aison Arvanitoyannis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 64 minutes U21 Iceland's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dihnekis Roussos who took care of the corner kick. Jesper Lárusson charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jesper Lárusson the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of U21 Cyprus booed when U21 Iceland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jesper Lárusson didn't get a good kick on the ball. U21 Cyprus made a substitution. Takis Sortras replaced Aigisthos Tyrovolas. The supporters of U21 Cyprus booed when U21 Iceland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jesper Lárusson didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th minute, Sigurlás Fjölmundsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. U21 Cyprus's Apostolis Banos was substituted for Evripidis Paraskos. 78 minutes into the match, U21 Iceland's goalkeeper Fritz Snæbjörnsson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Patroklos Strilakos. In the 80th minute, U21 Cyprus's Patroklos Strilakos dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. In the 83rd minute, Takis Sortras made a precise shot to the right of Fritz Snæbjörnsson. U21 Iceland's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. In the 87th match minute, U21 Iceland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ívan Björnsson to maneuver through the defense. U21 Iceland made a substitution. Úlfljótur Benjamínsson replaced Gustav Óskarsson. In the 89th minute, Óli Hákonsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 91 played minutes U21 Iceland got a freekick which was hit by Úlfljótur Benjamínsson. U21 Cyprus's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.