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Ísjaki Leikvangur
Spectators: 7875 (Terracing: 5907, Seating: 1811, VIP seats: 157) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gnýr Elmarsson made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th minute, Melavík Garðabæ's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Hólmgeir Hermansson fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Vígþór Olgeirsson might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Þjóðmar Leifsson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vígþór Olgeirsson ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vígþór Olgeirsson in the 10th minute of play forced Melavík Garðabæ's goalkeeper Þjóðmar Leifsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Gautviður Granason came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the FC Ísjaki fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gautviður Granason couldn't finish the play. Rannver Ragnarsson hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Þjóðmar Leifsson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vígþór Olgeirsson in the 19th minute. In the 23rd minute of the match Melavík Garðabæ got a corner. FC Ísjaki's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Aríel Guðleifsson ran over to the corner to take the kick. Gnýr Elmarsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Friðvin Sigfastsson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Friðvin Sigfastsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marel Heimisson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 31 played minutes Melavík Garðabæ got a freekick which was hit by Methúsalem Dagbjartsson. In the 35th minute, Melavík Garðabæ's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Vígþór Olgeirsson fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. 37 minutes into the match, FC Ísjaki's Ásmar Logason sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Þjóðmar Leifsson narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 38 minutes into the match, Melavík Garðabæ's goal looked a bit too open when Ásmar Logason came free, but Þjóðmar Leifsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 42 minutes into the game, Vígþór Olgeirsson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Þjóðmar Leifsson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, Melavík Garðabæ's Þjóðmar Leifsson got control of the ball when Gautviður Granason tried to sneak it across the goal line. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Vígþór Olgeirsson to make the kick off. Sveinlaugur Vilhelmsson kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vígþór Olgeirsson in the 57th minute of play forced Melavík Garðabæ's goalkeeper Þjóðmar Leifsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Melavík Garðabæ's Þjóðmar Leifsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vígþór Olgeirsson in the 60th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Gautviður Granason managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Ísjaki's supporters rose to their feet, but Gautviður Granason was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Þjóðmar Leifsson breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 68th minute the ball was on its way in behind Melavík Garðabæ's goalkeeper Þjóðmar Leifsson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Melavík Garðabæ's Geirólfur Bjarmarsson got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Þjóðmar Leifsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vígþór Olgeirsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Þjóðmar Leifsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hólmgeir Hermansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vígþór Olgeirsson in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Þjóðmar Leifsson saved Melavík Garðabæ from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hólmgeir Hermansson in the 79th minute of play forced Melavík Garðabæ's goalkeeper Þjóðmar Leifsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 81 minutes into the match, Vígþór Olgeirsson had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Þjóðmar Leifsson. Melavík Garðabæ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Vígþór Olgeirsson was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gautviður Granason in the 84th minute of play forced Melavík Garðabæ's goalkeeper Þjóðmar Leifsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 86 minutes into the game, FC Ísjaki's Gautviður Granason nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Þjóðmar Leifsson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Óliver Eymundsson was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 91st minute. Melavík Garðabæ's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 93rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Melavík Garðabæ's goalkeeper Þjóðmar Leifsson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. FC Ísjaki's Vígþór Olgeirsson got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. FC Ísjaki's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.