Tor Akureyri secured a 35-31 victory over KA in the Olis Deadline on Wednesday night. The result means both sides remain level on four points after three games, though the visitors sit one place above their hosts in fifth. KA had won their previous two fixtures comfortably, while Tor Akureyri were coming off back-to-back victories as well.
There were no minute-by-minute events to follow, but the scoreline tells you enough. KA started brightly, beating Víkingur 26-25 and Kópavogur 37-28 in their first two rounds, yet they could not hold their ground at home. Tor Akureyri responded with similar intent, taking down Kópavogur 36-31 and Fram 34-38 before this match.
And here's the thing — the two sides met back in March and drew 31-31, so there was history here. This time the visitors found something extra. KA had been undefeated in three games, two wins and a draw, but the momentum shifted once the match opened up. Tor Akureyri were not chasing; they were dictating.
By then the pattern was clear. KA had lost three of five previous encounters against Valur, including a heavy 21-39 defeat, and they showed signs of similar vulnerability tonight. Tor Akureyri, meanwhile, had only dropped points once in their last five, a loss to Haukar in March. The confidence gap was visible.
The result keeps both sides in contention, though the table does not move much. Six place versus five place, four points each — that is where it stands. KA will look to bounce back, while Tor Akureyri are staring at the top if they can maintain this form. A straight knockout for the visitors, and a reminder that home advantage means little in this tournament.
