In the Icelandic League Cup match held on March 10 at 17:30 EEST, UMF Selfoss hosted IBV Vestmannaeyjar, it was a game of high competition and discipline, featuring a range of significant tactics, but ultimately, it was the away team, IBV Vestmannaeyjar who clinched a victory with a 2-0 scoreline.

There’s no denying that the early goal in the first half at 23:57 by IBV Vestmannaeyjar set the pace for the rest of the game, putting the home team under a considerable amount of pressure. The second goal coming at 64:14 in the second half further shunted the confidence of the Selfoss team, making it difficult for them to mount a comeback.

Despite bearing no fruit, Selfoss's efforts to secure an equalizer cannot be undermined. This is evident from the six corner kicks they earned throughout the match compared to Vestmannaeyjar’s single corner. This shows just how much the game was played in Vestmannaeyjar's half. However, the latter was more efficient in its attacks and defended well against these set pieces.

The first half ended in a tense atmosphere with both sides earning themselves a yellow card, Selfoss at 43:43 followed closely by Vestmannaeyjar at 46:00. As the game resumed, it appeared more heated than before, with Selfoss earning another yellow card at 58:22, forcing them to tread on thin ice for the rest of the game. Vestmannaeyjar also put immense pressure on the card referee receiving two more yellow cards at 65:32 and 87:18.

The discipline of the home team Selfoss was better managed as they committed only five fouls in the match against the away team’s eight. In addition to this, Selfoss was vigilant on their defensive line with only one offside incident recorded against them, while Vestmannaeyjar maintained a disciplined forward line with zero offsides.

The game's outcome was primarily influenced by Vestmannaeyjar’s efficient attacking play and solid defence. Early control of the game, effective use of their minimal corner kicks, and the pressure piled on home team Selfoss through fouls and yellow cards played key roles in securing their victory in this fiercely competed clash.

In conclusion, despite the superior ball possession in their half and a higher number of corner kicks, UMF Selfoss struggled against a tense and disciplined team in IBV Vestmannaeyjar. This match was a true testament to the saying 'what matters is not how much you have the ball, but what you do with it'. Vestmannaeyjar's two goals against Selfoss despite their limited opportunities stood out as an exemplification of tremendous efficiency under pressure.

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