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2 - 0
 
  Iceland (FT)' Benin  
 
Match ID : 93669
Date : 24/07/2026 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Iceland Stadium
Weather Forecast : Warm
Attendance : 74046
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Iceland and Benin

4'   Baldur Daníelsson shielded the ball from Am?d?e Monet and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.
  But Baldur Daníelsson sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Baldur Daníelsson . He looked like he was short of match practice.

5'   Guðfreður Vigfusson skipped past Anselme Lambert.
  Guðfreður Vigfusson put a float cross , Francisque Marie couldn't cut out the pass.
  Hróar FinnbogadÙttir tried to head the ball forward for a team-mate but the header was charged down by Efan Onibiyo.

6'   Lúðvík Heimirsson sprinted past Anselme Lambert.
  Lúðvík Heimirsson stepped away from Francisque Marie and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.
  Lúðvík Heimirsson left Mwai Neare with an easy save.

8'   Poor corner kick delivered by Anselme Lambert that went straight to the opposition.

9'   Haraldur Gunnarsson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Marin Bellerose.

11'   Baldur Daníelsson tried to dribble past Durojaiye Ikeba but Durojaiye Ikeba denied.

13'   Baldur Daníelsson curled the ball in at goal from long range. Am?d?e Monet approached too late to tackle him.
  But Baldur Daníelsson scooped it over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

14'   Úlfhrafn Flosadottir tried to pass the ball forward but Marin Bellerose blocked it.

15'   Durojaiye Ikeba twisted past Baldur Daníelsson .
  Durojaiye Ikeba played a pinpoint pass to Simba Fodio, Ásgautur Leifsson couldn't reach it.
  Despite the angle, Simba Fodio flicked it goalwards but Páll Jóhannsson cleared the ball to safety.

16'   Durojaiye Ikeba tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Úlfhrafn Flosadottir cut it out easily.

18'   Baldur Daníelsson played a great ball for Ásgautur Leifsson , Ásgautur Leifsson latched onto the ball before Am?d?e Monet could cut it out.
  Vicious shot by Ásgautur Leifsson for the top corner from distance. Durojaiye Ikeba failed to charge down the shot.
  Mwai Neare tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Ásgautur Leifsson scored a great goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Iceland 1 - 0 Benin

19'   Baldur Daníelsson shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Am?d?e Monet hoofed the ball clear.

25'   Guðfreður Vigfusson tried to feed the high ball but Francisque Marie did well to spot and intercept the pass.

30'   Baldur Daníelsson played a pinpoint pass to Njörður Hilmarsson , Durojaiye Ikeba couldn't cut out the pass.
  Njörður Hilmarsson dribbled past Am?d?e Monet.
  Njörður Hilmarsson had a crack at goal but Efan Onibiyo managed to block the shot.

31'   Durojaiye Ikeba skipped past the challenge of Ásgautur Leifsson .
  Durojaiye Ikeba tried to curl one in from medium range. Baldur Daníelsson approached too late to clear the danger.
  Þormóður Vigfusson tipped the ball over the bar.

32'   Páll Jóhannsson had the strength to hold off Anselme Lambert.
  Páll Jóhannsson tried to supply a float cross but Francisque Marie found himself in the way of the ball.

34'   Am?d?e Monet tried to jink past Baldur Daníelsson but Baldur Daníelsson block tackled Am?d?e Monet.

36'   Francisque Marie passed the ball to Anselme Lambert, Hróar FinnbogadÙttir couldn't cut out the pass.
  Anselme Lambert tried his luck with a medium range chip but Guðfreður Vigfusson got himself between the ball and goal.

37'   Baldur Daníelsson had shrugged off the challenge of Am?d?e Monet and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.
  But Baldur Daníelsson didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

39'   Úlfhrafn Flosadottir moved the ball forward for Hróar FinnbogadÙttir , Hróar FinnbogadÙttir trapped the ball nicely before Marin Bellerose could cut it out.
  Hróar FinnbogadÙttir hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Pascal Colbert cleared the ball from danger.

40'   Páll Jóhannsson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Anselme Lambert.

42'   Ásgautur Leifsson hit the ball high towards Páll Jóhannsson in the area, Páll Jóhannsson brought the ball down well before Anselme Lambert could cut it out.
  Páll Jóhannsson struck it at goal! but the shot was charged down by Efan Onibiyo.

44'   Ásgautur Leifsson dribbled past Am?d?e Monet.
  Ásgautur Leifsson evaded the challenge of Durojaiye Ikeba and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.
  Mwai Neare saved well and held the ball.


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It was the end of the first half which Benin were unfortunate to go in behind.Iceland had 61% possession in the match, while Benin had 39%.
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46'   Durojaiye Ikeba tried to dart past Ásgautur Leifsson but Ásgautur Leifsson blocked Durojaiye Ikeba in a good, clean tackle.

47'   Am?d?e Monet could not stop a confident Baldur Daníelsson going past him.
  Baldur Daníelsson knocked a lovely ball for Haraldur Gunnarsson , Haraldur Gunnarsson took possession of the ball before Durojaiye Ikeba could reach it.
  Haraldur Gunnarsson made space for himself and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Simba Fodio approached too late to clear the danger.
  Mwai Neare got up and punched the ball out of danger.

49'   Leifur Steinsson gave the corner straight to the opposition.

50'   Ásgautur Leifsson jinked confidently past Am?d?e Monet.
  Ásgautur Leifsson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Durojaiye Ikeba cut it out easily.

53'   Baldur Daníelsson tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Durojaiye Ikeba.

54'   Anselme Lambert tried to chip the ball forward but The ball bounced off Guðfreður Vigfusson .

55'   Am?d?e Monet tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ásgautur Leifsson .

56'   Durojaiye Ikeba directed the ball to Am?d?e Monet, Ásgautur Leifsson tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Durojaiye Ikeba received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Am?d?e Monet, Durojaiye Ikeba took it in his stride before Baldur Daníelsson could cut it out.
  Durojaiye Ikeba directed the ball nicely to Am?d?e Monet, Ásgautur Leifsson missed his interception.
  Am?d?e Monet evaded the challenge of Páll Jóhannsson and struck it at goal.
  But Am?d?e Monet sent it far too high ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

57'   Haraldur Gunnarsson hit a lovely long ball forward to Leifur Steinsson , Rago Sabah couldn't cut out the pass.
  Leifur Steinsson made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Efan Onibiyo got in the way of the ball.

58'   Páll Jóhannsson took the freekick. Mwai Neare gathered the ball safely.

60'   Haraldur Gunnarsson directed the ball nicely to Lúðvík Heimirsson , Lúðvík Heimirsson picked up on the ball before Anselme Lambert could cut it out.
  Lúðvík Heimirsson floated it over Francisque Marie into the area.
  Leifur Steinsson attempted a looping header at goal but Efan Onibiyo headed the ball to safety.

61'   Baldur Daníelsson 's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

63'   Hróar FinnbogadÙttir knocked a long ball to Leifur Steinsson , Leifur Steinsson took possession of the ball before Francisque Marie could reach it.
  Leifur Steinsson had a go on goal but Simba Fodio made the clearance.

64'   Baldur Daníelsson played a lovely ball for Haraldur Gunnarsson , Durojaiye Ikeba failed to intercept the pass.
  Haraldur Gunnarsson tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Am?d?e Monet.

65'   Am?d?e Monet took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

66'   Hróar FinnbogadÙttir played a pinpoint pass to Úlfhrafn Flosadottir , Úlfhrafn Flosadottir trapped the ball nicely before Marin Bellerose could intercept.
  From medium range, Úlfhrafn Flosadottir bent the ball towards goal. Pascal Colbert approached too late to tackle him.
  But Úlfhrafn Flosadottir put it high and wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

67'   Pascal Colbert shot from 30 yards but Baldur Daníelsson hoofed the ball clear.

68'   Hróar FinnbogadÙttir tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Francisque Marie.

69'   Úlfhrafn Flosadottir dribbled confidently past Marin Bellerose.
  Úlfhrafn Flosadottir tried to swing in a float cross but Pascal Colbert came close and blocked it.

70'   Úlfhrafn Flosadottir played a perfect pass for Hróar FinnbogadÙttir , the ball was picked up by Hróar FinnbogadÙttir before Pascal Colbert could intercept.
  Hróar FinnbogadÙttir dribbled past Marin Bellerose.
  Hróar FinnbogadÙttir shot for the top corner. Efan Onibiyo approached too late to clear the danger.
  Mwai Neare gathered the ball safely.

71'   Durojaiye Ikeba span past Ásgautur Leifsson .
  Durojaiye Ikeba hit the ball from medium range but Baldur Daníelsson removed the danger.

73'   Páll Jóhannsson took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

74'   Pascal Colbert lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Hróar FinnbogadÙttir failed to reach the ball.
  Njörður Hilmarsson climbed above Florian Beaumont, then headed the ball to safety.

75'   Úlfhrafn Flosadottir sprinted past Durojaiye Ikeba.
  Úlfhrafn Flosadottir knocked a lovely ball for Haraldur Gunnarsson , Haraldur Gunnarsson took it in his stride before Am?d?e Monet could intercept.
  Haraldur Gunnarsson hit it high and hard towards goal but the shot clattered off Simba Fodio.

77'   Baldur Daníelsson took the ball past Durojaiye Ikeba.
  Baldur Daníelsson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Am?d?e Monet.

78' The referee showed Anselme Lambert a yellow card.

79'   Hróar FinnbogadÙttir made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Anselme Lambert.

81'   Corner taken by Florian Beaumont and cut out by the opposition.

82'   Simba Fodio stepped up and drifted the corner in.
  Efan Onibiyo challenged Njörður Hilmarsson for a heading, then headed at goal.
  Efan Onibiyo left Þormóður Vigfusson with a simple save.

83'   Lúðvík Heimirsson faked a shot before cutting Anselme Lambert in a different direction.
  Lúðvík Heimirsson crossed the ball high over Francisque Marie.
  Haraldur Gunnarsson climbed above Simba Fodio, then nodded the ball forward.
  Hróar FinnbogadÙttir tried to lob it over the keeper but Efan Onibiyo cleared the ball to safety.

84'   From long range, Lúðvík Heimirsson bent the ball towards goal. Anselme Lambert couldn't reach it.
  Mwai Neare didn't move! ... Lúðvík Heimirsson capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Iceland 2 - 0 Benin

85'   Úlfhrafn Flosadottir ran up to take the corner.
  Baldur Daníelsson got up above Efan Onibiyo, then made an attacking header.
  Baldur Daníelsson put it horribly wide ... It was a poor effort from Baldur Daníelsson . He was lacking match sharpness.

86'   Lúðvík Heimirsson made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Anselme Lambert.

87'   Guðfreður Vigfusson dribbled past Anselme Lambert.
  Guðfreður Vigfusson dribbled past Francisque Marie.
  Guðfreður Vigfusson rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Anselme Lambert hoofed the ball clear.

88'   Baldur Daníelsson tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Am?d?e Monet came close and blocked it.

89'   Haraldur Gunnarsson swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

91'   Lúðvík Heimirsson aimed the corner for the near post.
  Leifur Steinsson got above Efan Onibiyo to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.
  The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

92'   Lúðvík Heimirsson tried to play a long ball but The ball cannoned off Francisque Marie.

93'   Guðfreður Vigfusson tried to get past Anselme Lambert but Anselme Lambert succesfully won the ball from Guðfreður Vigfusson .


End Match Iceland 2 - 0 Benin
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Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   Normal
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Default
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Default
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   Normal
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Default
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Default
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Match stats
Statistics      Iceland Benin     
Shots 13
3
Shots on target 7
2
Long shots 8
1
Possession 61%
39%
Corners 6
4
Offside 0
0

Goals      Iceland Benin     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
0
0
from Long shots 2
0
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 0
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Iceland   Benin     
 
Philosophy
 
 
Creative Freedom
Nothing
Nothing
Closing Down
Nothing
Nothing
Marking
Nothing
Nothing
Roaming
Nothing
Average performance of players
(in this tactics)
Home-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Þormóður Vigfusson (C) 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DR Hróar FinnbogadÙttir 94 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 6
DC Njörður Hilmarsson 94 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 6
DC Páll Jóhannsson 94 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 5
DL Guðfreður Vigfusson 94 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 1 7
MR Úlfhrafn Flosadottir 94 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 2 8
MC Baldur Daníelsson 94 4 0 1 0 0 2 1 4 4 7
MC Ásgautur Leifsson 94 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 8
ML Lúðvík Heimirsson * 94 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 3 2 8
FC Haraldur Gunnarsson 94 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 6
FC Leifur Steinsson 94 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Mwai Neare (C) 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DR Anselme Lambert 94 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 5
DC Efan Onibiyo 94 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DC Simba Fodio 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6
DL Marin Bellerose 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
MR Francisque Marie 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
MC Durojaiye Ikeba 94 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 3 1 5
MC Am?d?e Monet 94 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 5
ML Pascal Colbert 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
FC Florian Beaumont 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
FC Rago Sabah 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
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