ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar Women 2–2 FH Hafnarfjörður Women | Iceland Besta-deild kvenna

An enthralling encounter at Hásteinsvöllur finished 2–2 as ÍBV Women and FH Hafnarfjörður Women shared the spoils in a Besta-deild kvenna thriller. Both sides struck twice within a frantic opening half‑hour, and despite further chances at either end, the scoreline remained unchanged through the second period.

Explosive First Half

The match exploded into life after only six minutes. ÍBV’s Steinunn Helgadóttir latched onto a through‑ball and slotted past the FH goalkeeper to give the hosts the perfect start. But FH responded emphatically. Within four minutes, winger Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir equalised with a fierce drive from the edge of the box. The visitors then took the lead in the 18th minute when midfielder Katrín Magnúsdóttir converted a free‑kick directly into the top corner.

ÍBV refused to wilt. Just before the half‑hour mark, they won a penalty after a handball in the area, and Embla Kristínardóttir calmly sent the keeper the wrong way to make it 2–2. The tempo remained high, but both defences tightened, and the score stayed level at the interval.

Second‑Half Struggle for Control

The second half was more tactical. Both teams created half‑chances but lacked the final pass. FH pushed for a winner in the final twenty minutes, introducing fresh legs, but ÍBV goalkeeper Margrét Sólveigardóttir made two smart saves to preserve the draw. ÍBV also threatened on the break, but a combination of last‑ditch challenges and wayward finishing meant the points were shared.

Key Moments

• 6' – Steinunn Helgadóttir gives ÍBV the lead.
• 10' – Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir equalises for FH.
• 18' – Katrín Magnúsdóttir puts FH ahead with a stunning free‑kick.
• 28' – Embla Kristínardóttir converts a penalty to restore parity.

Table Implications

The draw leaves ÍBV in fifth place, while FH move up to sixth. Both sides remain in contention for a top‑four finish, but they need to turn draws into wins if they are to close the gap on the leading trio. The entertaining match underlined the competitiveness of the Besta-deild kvenna this season.