KR Reykjavik and Afturelding served up an unforgettable spectacle in Reykjavik on Saturday, as a flurry of late goals saw the sides share points in a gripping 2-2 draw that left fans at KR-völlur breathless and the relegation round table finely poised.

KR’s early intent was clear when Eysteinn Saebjornsson opened the scoring in the 13th minute, pouncing on a loose ball in the penalty area to slot confidently past the Afturelding keeper, sending the home crowd into early celebration. The match settled into a tense rhythm, with both teams probing for openings. Physicality crept in—Andri Johannsson of Afturelding was booked in the 27th minute after a heavy challenge, setting the tone for a feisty encounter.

KR Reykjavik made tactical adjustments as the clock ticked, with O. Kjartansson entering in the 37th minute to fortify midfield, and further reinforcements introduced in the second half. The visitors, chasing survival in the division, responded with their own changes, notably the double substitution in the 82nd minute as A. Johannsson and A. Jonsson entered, injecting energy for the push ahead.

The game, however, truly exploded in the dying moments. Afturelding’s relentless pressure finally paid off in the 90th minute when veteran forward Ari Saevarsson converted a high-pressure penalty, drawing the visitors level just as KR looked set to claim all three points. Yet, the drama was only beginning. Three minutes into stoppage time, KR’s Michael Akoto—set up by Aron Sigurdarson—restored the hosts’ lead with a cool finish, sparking scenes of jubilation among the KR faithful.

But this rollercoaster encounter had one final twist. With seconds left on the clock, Emir Cogic capitalized on KR’s defensive confusion, burying a close-range effort to snatch a point for Afturelding and silence the stadium.

As tempers flared, a rash of bookings followed—five yellow cards for the visitors in added time, underscoring the frenetic tension of the closing stages. KR Reykjavik’s A. Albertsson also saw yellow as emotions spilled over in the final act.

For KR Reykjavik, the draw compounds their recent struggles, marking five matches without a win and extending a losing streak that has put their top-flight status in jeopardy. Afturelding, meanwhile, showcased the resilience that has defined their season, fighting to the last whistle and earning a vital point on the road—despite not having tasted victory in their last 11 games.

With both sides locked in a perilous survival race, the result leaves the relegation round wide open, and the dramatic nature of this contest is sure to linger as the season enters its critical phase. For the passionate fans at KR-völlur, this was Icelandic football at its pulsating best—a testament to grit, belief, and never knowing when a match is truly done.

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