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The match between Leiknir Reykjavik and UMF Afturelding in the Icelandic Cup on the 13th of April 2024 displayed a riveting performance by the away team, who conquered the match with a striking 4-1 win.

UMF Afturelding showcased a clear attack superiority during this match, scoring an impressive four goals against Reykjavik who only managed one in return. The away team showed extraordinary efficiency in the first half, scoring twice, at the 14th and 29th minute. Reykjavik couldn't respond before the break, leaving the match at a disadvantage of 0-2.

Reykjavik's defense seemed to further deteriorate in the second half, with Afturelding managing to add two more goals to their score, one just after the break at the 47th minute and a rapid response at the 80th minute after Reykjavik's only successful target.

Triggering Reykjavik's only goal at the 83rd minute did not prove enough to significantly impact the outcome of the game, as Afturelding proved to be a formidable force by immediately following up with a fourth goal, just a minute later. This highlighted that UMF Afturelding successfully capitalised on the opportunities to strike and used their possession effectively to seal the game.

However, discipline could be an area of improvement for both teams as they each received two yellow cards, showing an equal degree of aggression in their gameplay. This aggression was also seen in their high count of corner kicks; nine for Reykjavik and six for Afturelding suggesting attack attempts from both ends.

The home team outperformed the visitors on the number of corner kicks, with seven versus the away team’s four. Yet, this dominance in corners failed to translate into goals for the home side, indicating potential inefficiencies in their set-piece strategies or execution.

A point to note is the higher number of offsides by Leiknir Reykjavik (4) compared to UMF Afturelding (2), which might signify a more rushed or desperate attempt to score, but this led to a series of counterproductive infringements instead.

In conclusion, the away team’s significantly greater efficiency in translating their shots into goals, coupled with a solid performance on their defending end, were the key factors leading to their victory in this match. On the contrary, despite a higher number of corner kicks and aggressive gameplay, Leiknir Reykjavik failed to convert their opportunities and defensive inefficiencies overshadowed their aggressive play, perhaps as detailed areas for future improvement.

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