Match report
Iceland Defeats Azerbaijan 2-0 in World Cup Qualification Europe
Azerbaijan
0–2
FT
Iceland
Nov 13, 2025
In a decisive World Cup Qualification Europe match, Iceland defeated Azerbaijan 2-0, securing crucial points in their campaign. A. Gudmundsson and Sverrir Ingi Ingason scored for Iceland, while Azerbaijan's defensive struggles continued throughout the match. Despite Azerbaijan's late substitutions, they were unable to find the back of the net against the resilient Icelandic defense.
Key Facts
- • A. Gudmundsson scored the first goal for Iceland at 20 minutes
- • Sverrir Ingi Ingason netted the second goal for Iceland at 39 minutes
- • Azerbaijan received three yellow cards: A. Khaybulaev (31'), B. Mustafazada (62'), R. Şhmədzadə (83')
- • Iceland's V. Pállsson was also shown a yellow card at 49 minutes
Lineups
Azerbaijan
Starting XI
- 12 A. Bayramov (G)
- 14 E. Badalov (D)
- 4 B. Mustafazada (D)
- 5 A. Krivotsyuk (D)
- 13 A. Huseynov (M)
- 8 E. Mahmudov
- 20 A. Khaybulaev (M)
- 3 R. Abbasov (M)
- 7 T. Bayramov (F)
- 19 K. Aliyev (F)
- 10 N. Akhundzade (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Agayev
- 33 R. Cafarov
- 2 R. Dashdamirov
- 6 S. Abdullazada
- 9 R. Dadashov
- 11 R. Ahmadzada
- 15 B. Huseynov
- 16 C. Nuriyev
- 17 R. Abdullazada
- 18 C. Huseynov
- 21 Q. Aliyev
- 22 A. Nuriyev
Iceland
Starting XI
- 1 E. Olafsson (G)
- 4 V. Palsson (D)
- 5 S. I. Ingason (D)
- 3 D. L. Gretarsson
- 14 M. E. Ellertsson (D)
- 9 H. Haraldsson (M)
- 8 I. Johannesson (M)
- 7 J. Gudmundsson (M)
- 10 A. Gudmundsson (M)
- 20 K. Hlynsson (M)
- 22 A. Gudjohnsen (F)
Substitutes
- 12 H. R. Valdimarsson
- 13 A. Einarsson
- 6 G. Thordarson
- 11 J. Thorsteinsson
- 15 B. Willumsson
- 16 S. T. Thordarson
- 17 A. Gunnarsson
- 18 A. F. Baldursson
- 19 B. Bjarkason
- 21 D. T. Gudjohnsen
- 23 H. Magnusson
Timeline
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20' Iceland Goal · Normal GoalA. Gudmundsson · Assist: I. Johannesson
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31' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardA. Khaybulaev
Foul
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39' Iceland Goal · Normal GoalSverrir Ingi Ingason · Assist: J. Guðmundsson
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49' Iceland Card · Yellow CardV. Palsson
Foul
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60' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1Off: E. Mahmudov · On: R. Əhmədzadə
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60' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Bayramov · On: C. Nurıyev
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62' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardB. Mustafazada
Foul
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68' Iceland subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Guðmundsson · On: J. D. Thorsteinsson
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68' Iceland subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Gudjohnsen · On: B. Willumsson
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68' Iceland subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Hlynsson · On: D. T. Gudjohnsen
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69' Iceland Card · Yellow CardB. Willumsson
Foul
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72' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3Off: Nariman Akhundzade · On: R. Dadaşov
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72' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Aliyev · On: R. Abdullazadə
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83' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardR. Əhmədzadə
Foul
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84' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Khaybulaev · On: A. Nuriyev
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85' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardA. Krivotsyuk
Foul
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90'+1 Iceland subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Gudmundsson · On: G. Thordarson
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90' Iceland subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Johannesson · On: S. T. Thordarson
Match Stats
| Stat | Azerbaijan | Iceland |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 17 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 88% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 7 | 17 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 339 | 565 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 6 |
| xG | 0.50 | 1.97 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 7 |
| Possession | 38% | 62% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 269 | 500 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 10 |
| Saves | 4 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ A. Gudmundsson's early goal at 20 minutes put Iceland ahead and set the tone for the match
- ▸ Sverrir Ingi Ingason's goal at 39 minutes doubled Iceland's lead, effectively sealing the victory