Full Time: IR Reykjavik 2-1 Grotta Seltjarnarnes

IR Reykjavik edged out Grotta Seltjarnarnes 2-1 in an entertaining Iceland 1. Deild Karla encounter on June 17, 2026. The home side came from behind to claim all three points, moving them closer to the top half of the table.

Match Overview

Grotta started brightly and took a shock lead inside ten minutes. However, IR Reykjavik responded well, levelling before half-time and then completing the turnaround early in the second half. Grotta pushed for an equaliser but were denied by a combination of fine goalkeeping and poor finishing.

Key Moments

• Grotta goal (8'): A long ball over the top was well controlled and finished with composure by Grotta’s forward.
• IR equaliser (38'): A corner was only half-cleared, and the ball fell to IR’s centre-back, who smashed it into the net from 12 yards.
• IR winner (57'): A swift passing move ended with a low cross turned in at the near post by the home striker.

Tactical Story

IR Reykjavik showed great character after falling behind. They shifted to a more aggressive pressing system that forced Grotta into mistakes. The visitors, who had started with a 4-3-3, found themselves pinned back for long periods after the break.

Standout Players

IR’s captain and central defender Bjarni Jónsson scored the equaliser and organised the backline superbly. For Grotta, winger Viktor Örlygsson was a constant threat on the flank but lacked support in front of goal.

Table Context

With the win, IR Reykjavik climb to 8th place, now just two points off the promotion play-off positions. Grotta slip to 11th, increasing pressure on their manager. This result could be a turning point for IR’s season.