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Vikings in trouble after heavy defeat

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Thor/KA secured their first away win in the Best League for women this season, defeating Víkings 3-0.
  • Hildur Anna Birgisdóttir scored the opening goal in the 9th minute, followed by Erin Flurey's goal in the 41st minute, and Hulda Ósk Jónsdóttir sealed the victory in the 74th minute.
  • The win moved Thor/KA to sixth place with 18 points, while Víkingur remains at the bottom with 11 points, five points from safety.

Thor/KA achieved their first away victory of the season in the Best League for women, decisively beating Víkingur 3-0 at Víkingsvelli.

The visitors from Akureyri started strong, with Hildur Anna Birgisdóttir scoring in the 9th minute after a pass from Hulda Ósk Jónsdóttir. Despite Víkingur having stronger periods and chances to equalize, Erin Flurey extended Thor/KA's lead in the 41st minute after a long ball, making the halftime score 2-0.

The second half saw a slower pace until the 74th minute when Hulda Ósk Jónsdóttir scored the final goal with a skillful heel flick from a corner kick, securing the 3-0 win. This victory propels Thor/KA to sixth place in the standings with 18 points.

Víkingur, meanwhile, remains at the bottom of the league with only 11 points. They are now five points adrift of safety, facing a challenging fight to avoid relegation.

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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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