In the football match between KA Akureyri and UMF Afturelding on the 13th of January 2024, for the Icelandic League Cup, UMF Afturelding managed to secure victory in a closely contested match with a final score of 3-2.

It was a striking onslaught from UMF Afturelding in the first half with three consecutive goals within the first 30 minutes. The time intervals between goal 1 (5:51), goal 2 (24:18) and goal 3 (29:31) suggests a coordinated attack strategy that seemed to completely overwhelm the home team's defense. KA Akureyri, however, did not back down and showed resilience by scoring their first goal (32:18) shortly after Afturelding's third goal which proves their determination to not be outdone on their home ground.

The second half saw a more balanced display from both teams. However, KA Akureyri managed to capitalize on the momentum gained at the end of the first half and scored a goal within the first 15 minutes (59:18) of the second half. Despite the gallant effort by KA Akureyri in the second half, the damage done by UMF Afturelding in the first half was sufficient to keep them ahead at the final whistle.

Possession was a significant factor in this match due to the unusual zero corner kicks for UMF Afturelding. This implies that KA Akureyri was largely in control of the game and launched more attacks (symbolized by their 6 corner kicks), however, Afturelding's defensive tactics seemed to counter these effectively.

Both teams had high yellow card counts (5 each), suggesting a heated contest. This amount of aggressive play without red cards demonstrates a high level of competitive intensity without crossing disciplinary lines from both teams.

In summary, this match was decided largely in the early stages with UMF Afturelding managing their offensive actions superiorly in the first half. Even though KA Akureyri demonstrated commendable tenacity and better control of the game in aspects like corner kicks, they were not able to recover from the early deficits. The statistical factors confirm a match characterized by aggressive, intense gameplay and a more efficient use of scoring opportunities by UMF Afturelding.

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