REYKJAVÍK (Dec. 11, 2025) (Interstat) — UMF Breioablik delivered a major upset Thursday, defeating Shamrock Rovers 3-1 in UEFA Europa Conference League play at Laugardalsvöllur. The result defied a pre-match projection that heavily favored the Irish side.

Shamrock Rovers’ Graham Burke opened the scoring in the 32nd minute. Breioablik responded swiftly, with defender Viktor Örn Margeirsson equalizing just three minutes later. The home side took control in the second half, with Óli Valur Ómarsson scoring in the 74th minute before defender Kristinn Jónsson sealed the victory in second-half stoppage time.

The win gives Breioablik a perfect start in the competition, while Shamrock Rovers begins with a loss. Both teams now hold 1-0 overall records mirroring this match’s outcome.