Andri Guðjohnsen’s Hat-Trick Leads Iceland to Crushing 5-0 Win

Iceland delivered a devastating 5-0 victory over Bulgaria in their UEFA Nations League League C – 5 clash, with Andri Guðjohnsen stealing the spotlight with a hat-trick. The match, played on November 13, 2026, left Bulgarian fans shell-shocked as their team crumbled under Iceland’s relentless attack.

Iceland’s Early Domination

Iceland wasted no time asserting their dominance. In the 17th minute, Andri Guðjohnsen calmly converted a penalty, giving Iceland the lead. Just four minutes later, Orri Steinn Óskarsson doubled the advantage with a clinical finish, assisted by Hörður Magnússon. Bulgaria struggled to regain composure, and Iceland’s precision passing and sharp shooting kept the pressure high.

Bulgaria’s Struggles Continue

Bulgaria’s woes deepened in the 52nd minute when Emil Tsenov inadvertently scored an own goal, making it 3-0. The hosts managed only two shots on target throughout the match, a stark contrast to Iceland’s seven. Guðjohnsen struck again in the 68th minute, capitalizing on a setup by Hákon Arnar Haraldsson, and completed his hat-trick in the 79th minute with a solo effort.

Key Stats That Tell the Story

Iceland’s dominance was evident in the stats: they had 16 total shots to Bulgaria’s nine, and their expected goals of 2.95 dwarfed Bulgaria’s 1.01. Despite Bulgaria’s 52% ball possession, they couldn’t translate it into meaningful chances, while Iceland’s clinical precision was the difference.

What This Result Means

This result leaves Bulgaria reeling in the UEFA Nations League, their defensive vulnerabilities laid bare. Iceland, meanwhile, will ride the momentum of this emphatic win into their next fixture, buoyed by Guðjohnsen’s heroics and a solid team performance. The League C – 5 journey continues, with both teams facing starkly different challenges ahead.

Key Moments

17′ ⚽ Iceland — Andri Guðjohnsen

21′ ⚽ Iceland — Orri Steinn Óskarsson (assist: Hörður Magnússon)

52′ ⚽ Iceland — Emil Tsenov

68′ ⚽ Iceland — Andri Guðjohnsen (assist: Hákon Arnar Haraldsson)

79′ ⚽ Iceland — Andri Guðjohnsen

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