Match report

Iceland Defeats Montenegro 2-0 in UEFA Nations League

Iceland
Iceland
2–0
FT
Montenegro
Montenegro
Sep 6, 2024

Iceland secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League, with goals from Oskarsson and Thorsteinsson. The home team controlled the match with solid defensive efforts and strategic substitutions, while Montenegro struggled to find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Iceland 2–0 Montenegro
  • • Oskarsson scored the opening goal at 39 minutes
  • • Thorsteinsson added the second goal at 58 minutes
  • • Iceland received three yellow cards compared to Montenegro's four
  • • J. Guðmundsson provided the first assist for Oskarsson
  • • G. Sigurðsson provided the second assist for Thorsteinsson

Lineups

Iceland

Formation: 4-4-1-1

Starting XI

  • 12 H. Valdimarsson (G)
  • 2 A. Sampsted (D)
  • 6 H. Hermannsson (D)
  • 20 D. Grétarsson (D)
  • 17 L. Tómasson (D)
  • 18 M. Anderson (M)
  • 7 J. Guðmunds­son (M)
  • 16 S. Þórðarson (M)
  • 11 J. Þorsteinsson (M)
  • 10 G. Sigurðsson (F)
  • 9 O. Óskarsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 A. Sigurðsson
  • 22 A. Guðjohnsen
  • 15 W. Willumsson
  • 19 Í. Jóhannesson
  • 5 J. Magnússon
  • 4 V. Pálsson
  • 23 M. Ellertsson
  • 21 A. Traustason
  • 13 P. Gunnarsson
  • 14 K. Finnsson
  • 3 V. Lunddal Friðriksson
  • 1 E. Ólafsson

Montenegro

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Mijatović (G)
  • 4 M. Vukčević (D)
  • 6 M. Tući (D)
  • 19 S. Rubežić (D)
  • 3 R. Radunović (D)
  • 23 A. Marušić (M)
  • 22 N. Eraković (M)
  • 8 M. Brnović (M)
  • 16 V. Jovović (M)
  • 20 M. Osmajić (M)
  • 11 N. Krstović (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 D. Camaj
  • 10 S. Jovetić
  • 9 S. Mugoša
  • 7 M. Vešović
  • 12 D. Petković
  • 15 V. Perišić
  • 5 N. Šipčić
  • 17 V. Đukanović
  • 2 A. Vukčević
  • 21 M. Vukotić
  • 13 I. Nikić
  • 14 I. Vukotić

Timeline

  1. Iceland
    18' Iceland Card · Yellow Card
    J. Guðmunds­son

    Foul

  2. Montenegro
    20' Montenegro Card · Yellow Card
    R. Radunovic

    Foul

  3. Montenegro
    24' Montenegro Card · Yellow Card
    M. Osmajic

    Argument

  4. Iceland
    39' Iceland Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Oskarsson · Assist: J. Guðmunds­son
  5. Iceland
    50' Iceland Var · Penalty cancelled
    O. Oskarsson
  6. Montenegro
    50' Montenegro Card · Yellow Card
    N. Eraković

    Argument

  7. Iceland
    53' Iceland Card · Yellow Card
    J. D. Thorsteinsson

    Foul

  8. Iceland
    58' Iceland Goal · Normal Goal
    J. D. Thorsteinsson · Assist: G. Sigurðsson
  9. Montenegro
    60' Montenegro subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Vukčević · On: D. Camaj
  10. Montenegro
    60' Montenegro subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Osmajic · On: S. Jovetić
  11. Iceland
    65' Iceland subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. D. Thorsteinsson · On: A. Sigurdsson
  12. Iceland
    65' Iceland subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Sigurðsson · On: A. Gudjohnsen
  13. Iceland
    77' Iceland subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Anderson · On: W. T. Willumsson
  14. Montenegro
    78' Montenegro subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Krstovic · On: S. Mugoša
  15. Iceland
    88' Iceland subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Oskarsson · On: I. Johannesson
  16. Montenegro
    89' Montenegro Card · Yellow Card
    S. Jovetić

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Iceland Montenegro
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 84%
Offsides 1 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 10
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 338 498
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 267 418
Shots Inside Box 7 8
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Oskarsson's early goal at 39 minutes gave Iceland a crucial lead, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Montenegro's early yellow cards to Radunovic and Osmajic at 20 and 24 minutes respectively, hindered their attacking rhythm
  • ▸ Thorsteinsson's second goal at 58 minutes effectively sealed Iceland's victory, demoralizing Montenegro