Home team Assists 3

Away team Assists 1

Home team Shots on target 11

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 11

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 7

Home team Corner kicks 6

Away team Corner kicks 8

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 13

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 2

In a decisive match of the Icelandic League Cup on February 16, 2024, occurring at 19:00 EEST, Vikingur Reykjavik faced off against UMF Afturelding. In the end, Vikingur Reykjavik outperformed their rival with a substantial victory, defeating UMF Afturelding by 4 to 1.

A significant factor leading to Vikingur Reykjavik’s triumph was their clear advantage in shots on target, producing 11 compared to UMF Afturelding's mere 3. By being more accurate with their attempts, Vikingur Reykjavik managed to exert constant pressure on the opposing goalkeeper, requiring him to make 7 saves to their own goalkeeper's 2.

Moving on to assists, Vikingur Reykjavik stacked up 3, which was another impressive stat of the night, indicating a greater level of teamwork and cohesion in their offensive plays. It's worth mentioning that every goal scored by Vikingur Reykjavik was a result of a well-executed assist, which really exemplifies the superior synergy of their players on the pitch.

Interestingly, while Vikingur Reykjavik managed to keep most of their shots on target, UMF Afturelding struggled with accuracy, with 11 of their shots ending up off-target. The missed scoring opportunities certainly hampered UMF Afturelding, preventing them from establishing momentum or putting substantial pressure on the Vikingur defense.

In terms of fouls, UMF Afturelding committed slightly more with 13, which might have led to some disruption in their rhythm and game focus, especially considering that Vikingur maintained more control with just 10 fouls. Neither team was given a yellow or red card which tells of a fairly disciplined match despite the high fouls from both sides.

On set pieces highlighted by corner kicks, UMF Afturelding had a slight edge having secured 8 opportunities as compared to Vikingur Reykjavik's 6. However, their inability to turn these set pieces into goals further highlights Vikingur Reykjavik's strong defensive performance.

In conclusion, Vikingur Reykjavik exhibited superior coordination, especially in the attacking third of the field. Their offensive efficiency and defensive resilience were promotional in this distinct victory over UMF Afturelding. But the missed shots by UMF Afturelding were heavily felt and essentially shaped the final result of the match.

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