IBV Vestmannaeyjar Women 1-2 Trottur Reykjavik Women: Trottur strike late to claim three big Besta-deild kvenna points

Trottur Reykjavik Women produced a resilient away performance at the Vortuna on 22nd August 2026, coming from behind to beat IBV Vestmannaeyjar Women 2-1 in the Besta-deild kvenna. The result provided a significant boost to Trottur’s hopes of climbing the Icelandic women’s top-flight standings, while IBV were left to rue a second-half collapse after a fast start in front of their home supporters.

Match overview

The hosts made the brighter start and looked comfortable in the early exchanges. IBV’s forward line pressed high and forced Trottur into several hurried clearances. That pressure translated into an opening goal midway through the first half, when a well-worked move down the right channel ended with a composed finish across the goalkeeper. The home side will have felt good value for their lead, having controlled possession and dictated the tempo before the break.

Trottur, however, showed exactly why they remain a dangerous side on the road. After the interval, they adjusted their shape, pushed higher up the pitch, and began to win the midfield battles that had initially belonged to IBV. The equaliser arrived with just over 20 minutes remaining, when a corner was only half-cleared and Trottur’s central midfielder reacted quickest to fire into the roof of the net.

Key moments

• IBV take the lead: A patient build-up ended with a precise finish from the edge of the box, giving Trottur goalkeeper no chance in the 24th minute.
• Trottur equalise: A scrappy goal from a set piece levelled the tie and shifted the momentum firmly towards the visitors.
• Late winner: With six minutes left, Trottur broke quickly through a counter-attack and sealed the three points with a low strike into the far corner.

Tactical story

IBV’s early success came from their willingness to commit numbers forward and use wide overloads. Trottur stayed patient, however, and their switch to a more direct pressing game in the second half upset IBV’s rhythm. Once the visitors found their equaliser, they were the side more likely to score a second, and it was no surprise when the winning goal followed. Defensively, Trottur tightened up at the back after the break, while IBV struggled to create clear chances in the final half-hour.

Standings and importance

The away victory carried real significance in the Besta-deild kvenna table. Trottur moved level on points with the teams just above them, making a late surge toward a stronger finishing position. For IBV, the defeat was a missed opportunity to gain ground and will be a source of frustration given the positive start. With the league season approaching its decisive stage, every result matters, and Trottur’s ability to pick up points away from home could prove vital in the final standings.

Both sides will now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures, with Trottur looking to build on this momentum and IBV determined to put the setback behind them.