Eight-goal thriller ends in draw between Stjarnan and Breiðablik

An eight-goal thriller saw Stjarnan and Breiðablik draw 4-4 in the Besta deild karla football league. The match in Garðabær was notable for its dramatic swings in fortune and a late comeback by the home team.

Breiðablik established a commanding 3-0 lead within the first half-hour, with Aron Bjarnason scoring twice and Viktor Karl Einarsson adding another. However, Stjarnan, playing their first match under new coach Jón Þór Hauksson, staged a comeback before halftime. Emil Atlason scored two quick goals, bringing the score to 3-2 at the break.

Kristófer Ingi Kristinsson extended Breiðablik's lead to 4-3 early in the second half. Stjarnan, however, refused to give up. Emil Atlason completed his hat-trick in the 64th minute, and Birnir Snær Ingason secured the equalizer with ten minutes remaining, ensuring the match ended in a dramatic 4-4 draw.

Breiðablik remains in fourth place with 16 points, while Stjarnan sits in seventh with 11 points. The result marks a challenging start for coach Hauksson, despite the team's resilience.