In the 1. Deild competition match that took place on 02 August 2023 between Throttur Reykjavik and UMF Njardvik, the away side Njardvik took the lead convincingly with a 5-3 win.

The scoring was initiated with two quick goals by Njardvik early in the first half at the 4th and 13th-minute marks. Throttur Reykjavik managed to reduce the deficit late in the first half at the 39th minute. However, Njardvik was able to extend their lead with two more goals scored at the 25th and 33rd minutes, demonstrating a dominant performance in the first half leaving the score 4-1 at halftime.

In the second half, Throttur Reykjavik showed a better performance with two goals at the 69th and 88th minutes, hinting at a possible comeback. However, Njardvik solidified their win with a goal in the 83rd minute resulting in a final score of 5-3.

Overall, both teams had a steady flow of attacks reflected in the corner kicks with Njardvik narrowly edging out with 9, while Throttur Reykjavik trailing close with 8. The offside count for both teams was equal, further demonstrating the fine balance of the match.

What made a significant difference in the game was probably the discipline of the teams. While Throttur Reykjavik received three yellow cards in the second half, Njardvik managed to keep their clean sheet in card regulations. This could suggest that the home team's discipline might have affected their performance they received their cards relatively late into the game, especially the last two received in the final 13 minutes.

In conclusion, while Throttur Reykjavik had a better performance in the second half, it was likely the dominant first-half display by UMF Njardvik alongside their discipline throughout the match that skewed the encounter in their favor. Despite a late surge by the home side, Njardvik held on to secure a significant two-goal victory.

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