“Andri Gudjohnsen finishes off a fast break to give Iceland the lead, latching onto a pass from Orri Óskarsson to fire home from the center of the box.”
Pivotal“Orri Óskarsson doubles Iceland's lead right before the break, finishing off a slick through ball from Gudjohnsen after another rapid counter.”
Pivotal“Victor Pálsson heads home from close range off a Gylfi Sigurdsson corner to put the game beyond any doubt at 3-0.”
Luxembourg
Iceland
Outstanding performance
Iceland•AttackerLuxembourg controlled the ball for long stretches, racking up 61% possession and 633 passes to Iceland's 405, but they had almost nothing to show for it, managing just one shot on target all game. Iceland, by contrast, needed only fast breaks to do the damage, with Andri Gudjohnsen and Orri Óskarsson combining twice inside the first 40 minutes to put the game to bed before halftime. Victor Pálsson added a third from a corner in the second half, heading home Gylfi Sigurdsson's delivery to make it a comfortable night. The gulf in clinical edge was stark - Iceland created three big chances and took full advantage, while Luxembourg's territorial dominance amounted to nothing but 20 tackles and a mountain of possession with no reward. For Luxembourg, this result does little to change perceptions of a side stuck in the lower reaches of this Nations League group, while Iceland's counter-attacking efficiency will give them real confidence heading into their remaining fixtures.
How entertaining was this match?
Enes MahmutovicYellow CardEnes Mahmutovic from Luxembourg receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Brynjólfur Willumsson of Iceland.
Leandro Barreiro from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Substitution for Iceland: Arnór Sigurdsson comes on for Victor Pálsson.
Logi Tómasson commits a foul for Iceland.
Enzo dos Santos from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Jayson Videira from Luxembourg, who had a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that went to the right. Florian Bohnert provided the assist.
Mikael Egill EllertssonYellow CardMikael Ellertsson of Iceland receives a yellow card for a foul.
Mikael Ellertsson's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Mikael Ellertsson commits a foul for Iceland.
Leandro Barreiro from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Luxembourg: Timothé Rupil comes on for Tomás Cruz.
Substitution for Luxembourg: Omar Natami comes on for Hamza Kadamani.
Substitution for Iceland: Mikael Anderson comes on for Andri Gudjohnsen.
Substitution for Iceland: Ísak Thorvaldsson comes on for Hákon Haraldsson.
Substitution for Iceland: Brynjólfur Willumsson comes on for Orri Óskarsson.
assist: Gylfi Sigurdsson
Goal! Iceland leads 3-0 against Luxembourg. Victor Pálsson scores with a header from close range into the top right corner, assisted by Gylfi Sigurdsson's cross after a corner.
Leandro BarreiroYellow CardLeandro Barreiro from Luxembourg receives a yellow card for a foul.
Corner awarded to Iceland after a concession by Hamza Kadamani.
Substitution for Iceland: Hördur Magnússon comes on for Stefán Thórdarson due to an injury.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Stefán Thórdarson from Iceland.
Offside against Iceland. Orri Óskarsson is flagged for offside.
Foul committed by Stefán Thórdarson of Iceland.
Aiman Dardari from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Luxembourg: Jayson Videira comes on for Vincent Thill.
Substitution for Luxembourg: Enzo dos Santos comes on for Mathias Olesen.
Corner awarded to Luxembourg after Mikael Ellertsson concedes.
Corner awarded to Luxembourg after a concession by Stefán Thórdarson.
Foul committed by Ísak Jóhannesson of Iceland.
Leandro Barreiro from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Ísak JóhannessonYellow CardÍsak Jóhannesson of Iceland receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Mathias Olesen from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Mikael Ellertsson commits a foul for Iceland.
Attempt missed. Hákon Haraldsson from Iceland takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box but misses to the left. He was assisted by Mikael Ellertsson.
Gylfi Sigurdsson wins a free kick for Iceland in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tomás Cruz of Luxembourg.
Foul committed by Gylfi Sigurdsson of Iceland.
Leandro Barreiro from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Victor Pálsson's right-footed shot from outside the box for Iceland is saved in the bottom left corner by Anthony Moris of Luxembourg. The assist came from Andri Gudjohnsen.
Foul committed by Ísak Jóhannesson of Iceland.
Enes Mahmutovic from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt blocked. Ísak Jóhannesson's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Andri Gudjohnsen.
Mikael Ellertsson from Iceland is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Leandro Barreiro commits a foul for Luxembourg.
Aiman Dardari's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Anthony Moris.
Hákon Haraldsson from Iceland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Leandro Barreiro commits a foul for Luxembourg.
The second half begins with Luxembourg trailing 0-2 against Iceland.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
The first half ends with Luxembourg trailing 0-2 against Iceland.
Foul committed by Leandro Barreiro of Luxembourg.
Hákon Haraldsson from Iceland is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Hákon Haraldsson of Iceland.
Marvin Martins from Luxembourg wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Vincent Thill's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top left corner by Hákon Valdimarsson. The assist came from Mathias Olesen.
assist: Andri Gudjohnsen
Goal! Iceland leads 2-0 against Luxembourg. Orri Óskarsson scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom left corner, assisted by Andri Gudjohnsen's through ball after a fast break.
Andri Gudjohnsen of Iceland is caught offside.
Iceland is called offside as Victor Pálsson is caught in an offside position.
Hákon ValdimarssonYellow CardHákon Valdimarsson from Iceland receives a yellow card.
Aiman Dardari of Luxembourg is caught offside.
Attempt missed. Orri Óskarsson from Iceland shoots with his right foot from the right side of the box, but it goes too high. He was assisted by Hákon Haraldsson after a quick break.
Hákon Haraldsson from Iceland misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right. Gylfi Sigurdsson provided the assist.
Leandro Barreiro is caught offside for Luxembourg.
Tomás Cruz from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Hákon Haraldsson of Iceland.
Foul committed by Tomás Cruz of Luxembourg.
Daníel Grétarsson from Iceland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Dirk Carlson from Luxembourg earns a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Orri Óskarsson from Iceland.
Daníel Grétarsson from Iceland is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Aiman Dardari of Luxembourg.
Aiman Dardari commits a foul for Luxembourg.
Stefán Thórdarson from Iceland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Andri Gudjohnsen is caught offside for Iceland.
Foul committed by Vincent Thill of Luxembourg.
Logi Tómasson from Iceland is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Hákon Haraldsson from Iceland had a right-footed shot from the center of the box that went wide to the left after a corner.
Iceland is awarded a corner after Dirk Carlson concedes.
Andri Gudjohnsen's header from the center of the box is blocked. Gylfi Sigurdsson provided the cross.
Gylfi Sigurdsson's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Andri Gudjohnsen.
Mikael Ellertsson from Iceland is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Florian Bohnert commits a foul for Luxembourg.
Substitution for Luxembourg: Marvin Martins comes on for Laurent Jans due to an injury.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Laurent Jans from Luxembourg.
assist: Orri Óskarsson
Goal! Iceland takes the lead 1-0 against Luxembourg. Andri Gudjohnsen scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the high center of the goal, assisted by Orri Óskarsson after a fast break.
Mathias Olesen's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Aiman Dardari's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Laurent Jans provided the assist.
Dirk Carlson from Luxembourg is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Orri Óskarsson of Iceland.
Mikael Ellertsson from Iceland misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, just missing the top right corner. He was assisted by Andri Gudjohnsen.
Gylfi Sigurdsson from Iceland is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Leandro Barreiro commits a foul for Luxembourg.
First half begins.
Buoyed by a stunning comeback win in Bulgaria, Luxembourg host an Iceland side desperate to end a lengthy winless run. With home advantage and momentum on their side, Luxembourg look to cement top spot in League C4.
