Hansen scored twice, Vikingur Reykjavik defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva
At Víkingsvollur Stadium in Reykjavik, Vikingur Reykjavik defeated Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1 in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League thanks to a brace from Hansen. Vikingur Reykjavik won, while Hapoel Beer Sheva suffered a defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Vikingur Reykjavik hosts Hapoel Beer Sheva.
- 41'K. Kangwa received a yellow card in the 41st minute.
In the 41st minute, K. Kangwa of Hapoel Beer Sheva received a yellow card after a rough foul. The match at Víkingsvollur Stadium remains goalless as neither Vikingur Reykjavik nor Hapoel Beer Sheva have managed to score.
- 45'End of the first half
The first half ended with a score of 0-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 48'N. Hansen puts Vikingur Reykjavik ahead.
In the 48th minute, N. Hansen scored to give Vikingur Reykjavik a 1-0 lead against Hapoel Beer Sheva. The home team had a strong start to the second half.
- 51'K. Kangwa helped Hapoel Beer Sheva equalize
In the 51st minute, K. Kangwa scored for Hapoel Beer Sheva after an assist from I. Zlatanovic, bringing the score to 1-1. The equalizer came shortly after Vikingur Reykjavik opened the scoring, leaving the game level.
- 63'Miguel Vitor received a yellow card.
In the 63rd minute, Miguel Vitor (Hapoel Beer Sheva) received a yellow card for a foul on Holding. The match remained tense after both teams leveled the score.
- 63'Z. Ahmed comes on, Hapoel Beer Sheva makes adjustments.
In the 63rd minute, Hapoel Beer Sheva brought Z. Ahmed onto the field to replace AC Ganah. The away team made a substitution when the game was evenly balanced.
- 71'Hapoel Beer Sheva made a substitution in the 71st minute.
In the 71st minute, Hapoel Beer Sheva brought E. Peretz onto the field to replace K. Kangwa. With the game evenly matched, the away team had another option for the final stretch of the match.
- 71'Hapoel Beer Sheva adjusted the score at minute 71.
In the 71st minute, Hapoel Beer Sheva brought J. East onto the field to replace M. Abu Rumi. The team made another substitution when the game was evenly balanced.
- 76'V. Ingimundarson received a yellow card.
In the 76th minute, V. Ingimundarson of Vikingur Reykjavik received a yellow card after a roughing. The match was tense with the two teams tied 1-1.
- 76'Vikingur Reykjavik makes a substitution in the 76th minute.
In the 76th minute, Vikingur Reykjavik made a substitution: V. Andrason came on, and A. Thrandarson left the match. This was a notable change at a time when the game was evenly contested.
- 76'Vikingur Reykjavik made a substitution in the 76th minute.
In the 76th minute, Vikingur Reykjavik brought S. Thorkelsson on to replace G. Vatnhamar. This was a notable change in a closely contested match.
- 77'Vikingur Reykjavik made a substitution in the 77th minute.
In the 77th minute, D. Jonsson came on as a substitute for D. Hafsteinsson for Vikingur Reykjavik. The substitution came as the home team was trailing.
- 77'VAR disallows N. Yehoshua's goal.
In the 77th minute, VAR determined that N. Yehoshua of Hapoel Beer Sheva was offside, so the goal was disallowed. The score remained 1-1.
- 86'N. Hansen puts Vikingur Reykjavik ahead.
In the 86th minute, N. Hansen scored for Vikingur Reykjavik after an assist from O. Borgthorsson, putting the home team ahead of Hapoel Beer Sheva 2-1. The goal came in the final minutes, giving Vikingur Reykjavik a significant advantage.
- 89'Hapoel Beer Sheva made a substitution in the 89th minute.
In the 89th minute, Hapoel Beer Sheva brought I. Rotman on to replace Miguel Vitor. With Vikingur Reykjavik trailing 2-1, this could be seen as a last-minute tactical adjustment to refresh the team.
- 89'Hapoel Beer Sheva made a substitution in the 89th minute.
In the 89th minute, Hapoel Beer Sheva brought A. Ohana on to replace I. Zlatanovic. Trailing Vikingur Reykjavik 2-1, Hapoel Beer Sheva needed a boost in the final minutes.
- 90+2'Vikingur Reykjavik made a substitution in injury time.
In the 90+2nd minute, Vikingur Reykjavik brought S. Thordarson on to replace N. Hansen. Leading 2-1, Vikingur Reykjavik made a late substitution.
- KTEnd: Vikingur Reykjavik 2-1 Hapoel Beer Sheva
The match ended with a score of 2-1.
Updated at 03:57 on 22/07/2026
Match information
Vikingur Reykjavik will face Hapoel Beer Sheva at 02:00 on July 22, 2026 in the UEFA Champions League. This is a match where the ability to control the game and capitalize on crucial moments could be decisive.
Vikingur Reykjavik has a consistent level of performance.
In their last two matches, Vikingur Reykjavik have maintained an unbeaten record with one win and one draw. This run of results shows the team has a certain level of stability ahead of the upcoming match, and also provides a foundation for them to enter the game with a positive mindset.
It's worth noting that Vikingur Reykjavik have not suffered a defeat in their recent matches. However, with only two results, it's too early to draw broader conclusions about their ability to maintain form throughout the entire game or against an opponent with a different approach.
Key points in the battle strategy
Vikingur Reykjavik will likely need to prioritize a balance between ball control and defensive solidity. Having gained confidence from their two-match unbeaten run, they may look to press early, but maintaining their positional solidity remains crucial to avoid creating space for Hapoel Beer Sheva to exploit.
Conversely, Hapoel Beer Sheva will be a challenge that Vikingur Reykjavik cannot take lightly. Since details about the opponent's form, squad, and tactics are not readily available, the focus of the analysis should be on the actual events on the field: which team moves the ball better, regains control more quickly, and effectively handles situations in dangerous areas.
Pre-match analysis
Vikingur Reykjavik has the advantage of confidence thanks to a win and a draw in their last two matches. However, the available data is not enough to definitively say which team has the upper hand. The match could be decided by the ability to convert moments of good control into clear chances, as well as the alertness of the defense when the game changes.
Overall, Vikingur Reykjavik are in good form, but they need to show more initiative and discipline in their approach. Hapoel Beer Sheva could make the match unpredictable, so the sensible option is to wait for their actual performance rather than drawing a hard conclusion about the outcome.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).