“Daníel Leó Grétarsson booked for a foul as Iceland's defenders were forced into a cynical stop to break up an Estonian attack”
“Iceland make a triple change, bringing on Mattias Käit, Michael Schjönning-Larsen and Karel Mustmaa in search of a breakthrough”
“Michael Schjönning-Larsen booked for arguing with the referee as frustration boiled over late on”
Estonia
Iceland
Outstanding performance
Iceland•MidfielderIceland controlled proceedings from start to finish, racking up 583 passes to Estonia's 360 and dominating territorially, but found Estonia's defense impossible to unlock despite seven corners and the game's lone big chance. Estonia, happy to sit deep and absorb pressure, managed just 38% possession yet matched Iceland shot for shot with 13 attempts to 12, and actually landed more efficiently on target with 3 to Iceland's 1. The match lacked a real flashpoint in open play, with the bulk of incident confined to the first half before a flurry of substitutions after the hour mark failed to change the pattern. For Estonia, sitting in a relegation zone position, a clean sheet away from home against the run of play will feel like a point gained; for Iceland, wasteful finishing despite clear territorial superiority will be the frustrating takeaway heading into their next fixture.
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Substitution for Estonia: Michael Schjønning-Larsen comes on for Joseph Saliste.
Substitution for Estonia: Karel Mustmaa comes on for Mattias Männilaan.
Substitution for Estonia: Mattias Käit comes on for Kevor Palumets.
Maksim Paskotsi commits a foul for Estonia.
Mikael Anderson of Iceland is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt blocked. Ísak Jóhannesson's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Hákon Haraldsson provided the assist.
Attempt saved. Robi Saarma's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Hákon Valdimarsson. The assist came from Kevor Palumets.
Victor Pálsson's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Hördur Magnússon.
Stefán Thórdarson from Iceland is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Robi Saarma of Estonia.
Andri Gudjohnsen commits a foul for Iceland.
Märten Kuusk from Estonia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Märten Kuusk from Estonia commits a foul.
Orri Óskarsson from Iceland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed. Mattias Männilaan's header from the center of the box goes high and wide to the right, assisted by Rasmus Peetson.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Estonia and Iceland.
The first half ends with Estonia and Iceland tied at 0-0.
Erko Tõugjas from Estonia wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Andri Gudjohnsen from Iceland commits a foul.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
Foul committed by Mattias Männilaan from Estonia.
Hördur Magnússon wins a free kick for Iceland in the defensive half.
Kevor Palumets from Estonia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Hákon Haraldsson of Iceland.
Attempt saved. Rasmus Peetson's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top right corner by Hákon Valdimarsson.
Attempt missed. Patrik Kristal from Estonia takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right.
Attempt missed. Robi Saarma from Estonia takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the right. Markus Poom provided the assist after a fast break.
Attempt blocked. Hördur Magnússon's header from the center of the box is blocked. Gylfi Sigurdsson provided the assist with a cross.
Corner awarded to Iceland after Maksim Paskotsi concedes.
Attempt missed. Mattias Männilaan's header from the right side of the six-yard box is too high. He was assisted by Markus Poom, who delivered a cross after a corner.
Estonia wins a corner after Hördur Magnússon concedes.
Mattias Männilaan from Estonia is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Hördur Magnússon of Iceland.
Foul committed by Kevor Palumets of Estonia.
Andri Gudjohnsen from Iceland wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Delay is over. The game is ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Rasmus Peetson from Estonia.
Daníel Grétarsson of Iceland receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Daníel Grétarsson commits a foul for Iceland.
Rasmus Peetson from Estonia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Robi Saarma is caught offside for Estonia.
Attempt missed. Markus Poom's left-footed shot from outside the box is close but goes to the right. He was assisted by Patrik Kristal.
Robi Saarma from Estonia misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it to the right. The attempt was assisted by Joseph Saliste's cross.
Mattias Männilaan from Estonia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Hördur Magnússon of Iceland.
Estonia is awarded a corner after Hördur Magnússon concedes.
Mikael Anderson's left-footed shot from outside the box for Iceland is blocked.
Andri Gudjohnsen from Iceland misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Gylfi Sigurdsson provided the assist with a cross after a corner.
Maksim Paskotsi from Estonia misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending the ball to the left. Kevor Palumets provided the assist.
Iceland wins a corner after Joseph Saliste concedes.
Victor Pálsson from Iceland misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the right. He was assisted by Gylfi Sigurdsson, who provided a cross after a corner.
Iceland wins a corner after Maksim Paskotsi concedes.
Mikael Anderson from Iceland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Maksim Paskotsi of Estonia.
Markus Poom's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Estonia wins a corner after Hákon Valdimarsson concedes.
Attempt saved. Rasmus Peetson's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Hákon Valdimarsson. The chance was assisted by Patrik Kristal's cross.
Mikael Anderson from Iceland misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the right. He was assisted by Ísak Jóhannesson after a fast break.
Märten Kuusk commits a foul for Estonia.
Hákon Haraldsson wins a free kick for Iceland in the defensive half.
Märten Kuusk from Estonia is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Mikael Anderson of Iceland.
First half begins.
