Vikingur Reykjavik edged out Vllaznia Shkoder 3-2 in a thrilling UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier on August 1, 2025. The Icelandic side emerged victorious in a five-goal thriller at their home ground, taking a narrow advantage into the second leg of their European tie. Vikingur started explosively, scoring twice in the opening twenty minutes to put the Albanian visitors on the back foot. Vllaznia showed great spirit to fight back, leveling the score at 2-2 with a quickfire double either side of halftime. The match seemed destined for a draw, but Vikingur found a dramatic winner in the final ten minutes to claim a vital home victory. The intensity was high throughout, with both teams creating numerous chances in an end-to-end encounter. This result gives Vikingur Reykjavik a slight edge for the return leg in Albania, though Vllaznia's two away goals keep them firmly in the tie. Post-match, the Vikingur manager expressed delight at his team's attacking verve but acknowledged the defensive work needed before the next match.