The game played on 21st May 2023, 14:00 EEST in the 1. Deild competition between the home team UMF Selfoss and the away team Fjölnir was a close-fought match that saw attacking play from both sides reflected in the goal tally and high number of set pieces, namely corner kicks.

Fjölnir took the lead with an early goal at 23 minutes. However, UMF Selfoss quickly bounced back seven minutes later, making the score line 1-1. Despite the solid fightback, a late goal just before the halftime whistle allowed Fjölnir to lead 2-1 going into the second half.

The second half of the game was marked by an increased level of aggression which is confirmed by the amount of the yellow cards issued. While UMF Selfoss received one yellow card in the second half at 50:45 minutes, the away team saw a more troublesome bout of disciplinary action with a total of 4 yellow cards handed out. Fjölnir’s discipline may have been a cause for concern for their fans and potentially played a role in their unsteady performance with the constant interruption of gameplay and loss of focus.

With regard to set-piece attacks, both teams had almost the same level of opportunity to score with each other, with Selfoss having a slight edge with 6 corner kicks compared to Fjölnir's 5. However, it's important to note that despite having fewer corners, Fjölnir were able to leverage their chances better, illustrated by their 2-1 victory.

Furthermore, both teams were flagged offside 3 times each, indicating that they were ambitious in their forward-play and pace but were occasionally found lacking precision with their timing.

Lastly, in a surprising turn of events, UMF Selfoss received a total of 2 red cards compared to Fjölnir's 1. Such a significant number of expulsions certainly had a considerable impact on UMF Selfoss's ability to compete on equal terms against Fjölnir.

In conclusion, despite having a fairly equal distribution of set pieces and offsides, the game was primarily decided by two crucial factors: effective conversion of opportunities in the case of Fjölnir, and a lack of discipline leading to player expulsions for UMF Selfoss. Keeping a cool head in the heat of the competition stands out as a decisive factor, and should be an area both teams look into improving in their upcoming matches.

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