Match Report: Grótta Seltjarnarnes 2–5 Fylkir – Iceland 1. Deild Karla

Fylkir produced a dominant attacking display to crush Grótta Seltjarnarnes 5‑2 away in the Iceland 1. Deild Karla on June 22. The visitors raced into a three‑goal lead inside the first half hour and never looked back, even as the hosts mounted a brief second‑half fightback.

First Half Onslaught

Fylkir started with intensity, pressing high and winning the ball in dangerous areas. A swift counter‑attack in the 12th minute saw winger Björn Bergmann Sigurðsson slot home the opener. Two quick goals followed: a powerful header from a corner in the 23rd minute and a curling free‑kick from midfield playmaker Aron Jóhannsson in the 31st minute. Grótta, shocked by the speed of Fylkir’s attack, struggled to retain possession.

Grótta’s Brief Revival

Down 3‑0 at half‑time, Grótta came out with renewed energy. Striker Magnús Þór Ólafsson pulled one back in the 54th minute with a well‑placed shot from the edge of the box. Moments later, a defensive mix‑up allowed Grótta to make it 3‑2, raising hopes of a comeback. However, Fylkir quickly reasserted control.

Fylkir Seals the Win

The visitors restored their two‑goal cushion in the 68th minute through substitute Viktor Rúnarsson, who tapped in from close range. A late penalty in the 82nd minute, converted by captain Sigurður Egill Lárusson, completed the scoring. Fylkir’s midfield dominated possession statistics, while Grótta’s defensive lapses proved costly.

Match Facts

• Final score: Grótta Seltjarnarnes 2–5 Fylkir
• Goal scorers: Grótta – Magnús Þór Ólafsson (54'), own goal (58'); Fylkir – Bergmann Sigurðsson (12'), Jóhannsson (23', 31'), V. Rúnarsson (68'), Lárusson (82' pen.)
• Venue: Vivaldi-völlurinn, Seltjarnarnes

Fylkir’s convincing victory lifts them up the 1. Deild standings, while Grótta remain near the relegation zone with work to do in the weeks ahead.