In the 1. Deild league match on 20th September 2023, UMF Afturelding pulled off a commendable win against the home team, Leiknir Reykjavik. Despite being on their home ground, Leiknir Reykjavik could not capitalize on home advantage as UMF Afturelding won with 2 goals to 1.

The goals started pouring in from the first half with Afturelding seizing the opportunity to score at the 24:39 mark, proving to be the team that was more efficient upfront. They further extended the lead in the second half by scoring their second goal at 76:16. The home team, though behind, did not drop their spirits. They staged a comeback when they scored their first goal at 84:52, but it was a little too late to change the final outcome of the match.

Leiknir Reykjavik, however, outperformed Afturelding in terms of corner kicks, earning 7 to Afturelding's 4. This suggests Leiknir was pressing more, but were unable to convert these chances into goals. Both teams were closely matched in terms of offsides, with Leiknir flagged for offsides 3 times and Afturelding twice, indicating that both teams were maneuvering the offside trap equally well.

Leiknir's discipline on the field was tested as they earned a yellow card at the 93:01 mark in the second half. Afturelding, meanwhile, managed to maintain a clean sheet with zero yellow cards, which may show discipline on their part. Both teams demonstrated reputable l discipline, as neither team was served with a red card.

In summary, the main factor that defined this match's outcome was the scoring efficiency of Afturelding. They were clinical in their goal attempts and succeeded in converting them into goals, despite having fewer corner kicks and offsides than their opponents. Leiknir played with high pressure and had more opportunities from the corners, but fell just a bit short in their offensive accuracy. The late yellow card for Leiknir also played a significant role in their loss, leading to a significant shift in the game balance towards the end.

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