Faroe Islands Football News Archive 2014

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December 01-31, 2014: December Round-Up:
Champions B36 sign Senegalese forward Camara to replace Player of the Year Adeshina Lawal. Jóan Símun Edmundsson joins Danish 2nd tier club Vejle BK. HB captain extends his contract with another season.
Full fixture list for 2015 announced. B36 Tórshavn appoint Eyðun Klakstein as new coach. Hallur Hansson to Danish 2nd tier club Vendsydsel FF and other transfer stories.

November 01-30, 2014: November Round-Up:
B36 Tórshavn’s title-winning coach quits. Transfer News. League kicks off 1 March. Greece-Faroe Islands greatest upset ever.
Faroese squad for the Greece EURO qualifier. Nigerian Striker Adeshina Lawal leaving champions B36 Tórshavn for ÍF Fuglafjørður. EB/Streymur losing three more high-profiles. KÍ Klaksvík appoint new coach as do EB/Streymur Brandur Olsen makes his senior debut for FC Copenhagen.

November 28, 2014: Player of the Year Awards 2014:
Grotesque mix-up in counting of votes for the player of the year award: Adeshina Lawal replaces Lukasz Cieslewicz!

November 27, 2014: Player of the Year Awards 2014:
B36 Tórshavn midfielder Lukasz Cieslewicz is voted Player of the Year 2014.

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Faroe Islands beat Greece
November 15, 2014: UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier, Group F:
The Faroe Islands beat Greece in what is arguably the best result since the maiden win over Austria in 1990 (Video).

October 25, 2014: Round 27 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
HB Tórshavn beat newly crowned champions B36 Tórshavn with a last gasp winner. NSÍ Runavík beat ÍF Fuglafjørður to boo book their Europa League tickets with a better goal difference than EB/Streymur who miss out on Europe despite beating KÍ Klaksvík 2-0. Skála beat AB Argir to leapfrog B68 Toftir who end last in the table after defeat to Víkingur.

October 19, 2014: Round 26 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn overcome shock-start against B68 Toftir who take a first minute lead, but B36 turned it around and went in front in 1st half's injury time to go on to win 3-1 to claim the Faroese title with a round to spare.

October 14, 2014: UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier, Group F:
Hungary edge past the Faroe Islands.

October 11, 2014: UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier, Group F:
Dismal Faroese 1st half display creamed with a missed penalty sees Northern Ireland win 2-0.

October 01-31, 2014: October Round-Up:
Faroese squad for the Northern Ireland and Hungary EURO qualifiers.
HB Tórshavn sign EB/Streymur striker Arnbjørn Hansen.
TB Tvøroyri and FC Suðuroy promoted to the Premier Division.
Player news.

October 19, 2014: Round 26 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn overcome shock-start against B68 Toftir who take a first minute lead, but B36 turned it around and took the lead in 1st half’s injury time and go on to win 3-1 to claim the Faroese title with a round to spare.

October 05, 2014: Round 25 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 edge closer to title with a 1-0 win over EB/Streymur while HB Tórshavn come from behind to beat AB Argir to stay in the title-race for at least another round.

October 01, 2014: Round 24 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn come from behind once again to beat ÍF Fuglafjørður to stay 4 points ahead of HB Tórshavn who beat Víkingur. B68 Toftir’s relegation all but sealed as they are defeated by AB Argir.

Setpember 21, 2014: Round 23 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
Leaders B36 Tórshavn on the verge of losing for third time in succession come from two goals down to beat NSÍ Runavík 3-2 to stay four points in front of HB Tórshavn who beat Skála without impressing. In-form Víkingur comfortably beat EB/Streymur. B68 Toftir are still breathing as they beat KÍ Klaksvík to give them the chance to cut the gap on AB Argir to only 3 points if they beat AB in the next round, as AB lost 3-0 to ÍF Fuglafjørður today.

September 17, 2014: Round 16 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
Víkingur beat NSÍ Runavík 2-0 in the postponed 16th round match from late July.

Setpember 14, 2014: Round 22 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn lose at home for the second time in succession as they are downed by Víkingur but stay 4 points clear at the top of the table as HB Tórshavn fail to take advantage as they are defeated by KÍ Klaksvík. B68 win their first away match of the season as they come from behind against ÍF Fuglafjørður. EB/Streymur comfortably beat Skála to hold on to their Europa League place with a comfortable win over Skála but could lose it to NSÍ Runavík on Wednesday if they beat Víkingur after winning 3-1 over AB Argir today.

September 09, 2014: U21 Qualifying round:
Faroese U21 campaign end on a perfect note with 1-0 win over Montenegro (Video).

September 07, 2014: UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifier, Group F:
Finland fight back from 1-0 down at half-time to beat the Faroe Islands 3-1 (Video).

August 01-31, 2014: August Round-Up: (Latest update: 31 August)
U21 team against Montenegro selected.
24-man squad picked for Finland EURO-qualifier. Cup-final loser won’t qualify for Europe. Goalkeeper Kristian Joensen 1st team debut in Denmark. Player news.

August 30, 2014: Cup Final:
Víkingur claim 89th minute winner over HB Tórshavn to win third cup title in a row (Video of whole match).

August 24 & 25, 2014: Round 21 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
Skála’s chances for survival becoming mathematical as they are defeated by ÍF Fuglafjørður. The lead at the top of the table is narrowed to 4 points as B36 Tórshavn are defeated by KÍ Klaksvík. A walk in the park for HB Tórshavn against rock bottom B68 Toftir. Víkingur peak a week ahead of the cup final as they thrash NSÍ Runavík 6-1. Stalemate between AB Argir and EB/Streymur.

August 20, 2014: Round 20 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
The gap remains 7 points at the top as B36 Tórstavn beat AB Argir while HB Tórshavn beat ÍF Fuglafjørður. Víkingur draw for the 5th time in succession after 1-1 against KÍ Klaksvík. EB/Streymur close in on Víkingur in 3rd place after 3-0 over B68 Toftir. Also NSÍ Runavík is approaching after victory over Skála.

August 17, 2014: Round 19 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
Without impressing, B36 Tórshavn do the expected against lowly Skála. HB Tórshavn easily beat tame EB/Streymur. Víkingur come from two goals down to salvage a point against AB Argir. B68 Toftir’s relegation is a mere formality as they are beaten 3-1 by NSÍ Runavík. Turmoil in draw between ÍF Fuglafjørður and KÍ Klaksvík.

August 08-11, 2014: Round 18 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
Víkingur and EB/Streymur draw as late goals cancel each other out. B36 Tórshavn edge past NSÍ Runavík who miss a penalty. HB Tórshavn stay 7 points a drift after narrow win over Skála who drop 8 points below the relegation line as AB Argir beat ÍF Fuglafjørður. B68 Toftir get their first point in 8 matches after stalemate with KÍ Klaksvík.

August 07, 2014, UEFA Europa League, 3rd qualifying round, 2nd leg:
Four goals between HNK Rijeka and Vikingur which seams to be the difference between Faroese teams and foreign teams at this level (Video).

August 02-04, 2014: Round 17 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
ÍF Fuglafjørður deny 10-man Víkingur with late equalizer. B36 Tórshavn are beaten by EB/Streymur but HB Tórshavn fail to take advantage as they fall short against AB Argir. Christian Høgni Jacobsen gets late equalizer for NSÍ Runavík against KÍ Klaksvík. Skála edge past B68 Toftir in the bottom clash.

July 31, 2014, UEFA Europa League, 3rd qualifying round, 1st leg:
It looked encouraging for Víkingur when Hallur Hansson equalized after 35 minutes, but the half-time march to the dressing room became less enjoyable when Rijeka scored in added time and went on to score another three in the second half to win 5-1 on the night (Video).

July 27-29, 2014: Round 16 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn score twice in the space of a minute as they beat KÍ Klaksvík 2-1 to stay 7 points clear at the top of the table with 11 rounds remaining. HB Tórshavn hammer B68 Toftir by 6-0. AB Argir and EB/Streymur draw while ÍF Fuglafjørður edge past Skála as the EFFOdeildin resumes after the summer break.

July 24, 2014, UEFA Europa League, 2nd qualifying round, 2nd leg:
Víkingur come from behind to beat 10-man Tromsø to qualify for the 3rd round of the Europa League; the first time a Faroese team qualifies to the third qualifying round of a European competition (Video).

July 22, 2014, UEFA Champions League, 2nd qualifying round, 2nd leg:
A catastrophic start of the second half wrecked HB Tórshavn's half-time lead as Partizan win 3-1 in the end (Video).

July 01-31, 2014: July Round-Up:
Latest transfer news as transfer window has closed.
Faroese international defender/midfielder and X-top scorer to NSÍ Runavík. B68 goalkeeper Kristian Joensen to Danish 2nd tier club Lyngby BK which makes room for Hans Jørgensen. Zenegalese forward Ahmed Keita possibly to Skála and Bogi Løkin returns to ÍF Fuglafjørður.

July 17, 2014, UEFA Europa League, 2nd qualifying round, 1st leg:
Víkingur hold Tromsø in stalemate.

July 15, 2014, UEFA Champions League, 2nd qualifying round, 1st leg:
HB Tórshavn suffer 3-0 defeat to Partizan Beograd in a typical away-loss for Faroese teams (Video highlights).

July 10, 2014, UEFA Europa League, 1st qualifying round, 2nd leg:
Víkingur snatch late draw against FC Daugava to qualify for the second qualifying round of the Europa League. (Video).
Stalemate as ÍF Fuglafjørður don't have the fire-power to overcome MyPa 47 who advance after their slender home-win (Re-LIVE on Youtube).

July 08, 2014, UEFA Europa League, 1st qualifying round, 2nd leg:
B36 Tórshavn’s two conceded goals at home from the first leg proved too costly after a 1-1 draw away to Linfield in the second leg (Video).

July 08, 2014, UEFA Champions League, 1st qualifying round, 2nd leg:
HB Tórshavn played with fire as they allowed Lincoln back into the game with two goals after HB had been leading 3-0, but after a post out for Lincoln, HB scored twice inside the last 10 minutes to go through to the second qualifying round against FK Partizan (Video of whole match).

July 03, 2014, UEFA Europa League, 1st qualifying round, 1st leg:
B36 Tórshavn concede late to lose 2-1 against Linfield FC. Víkingur beat FC Daugava 2-1, but still rue missed chanches. ÍF Fuglafjørður are still in with a fighting chance as they lose 1-0 away to MyPa 47 (Video).

July 02, 2014, UEFA Champions League, 1st qualifying round, 1st leg:
HB Tórsahavn were trailing Lincoln FC from Gibraltar at half time, but a goal from Levi Hanssen with 20 minutes remaining earned HB a draw and a priceless away-goal which might become crucial in the aftermath of the second leg in Tórshavn 8 July (Video).

June 27, 2014: Round 15 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn beat ÍF Fuglafjørður to move 7 points clear of HB Tórshavn who are held by Víkingur in stalemate. Skála record their first win of the season by beating KÍ Klaksvík and move level on points with B68 Toftir who drop 4 points below the relegation line as they are beaten by AB Argir. EB/Streymur get late winner against NSÍ Runavík.

June 01-30, 2014: June Round-Up:
Forward Jóan Símun Edmundsson joins HB Tórshavn. Senegalese forward Ibrahima Camara returns to B68 Toftir. European Club Draws.
Younger Cieslewicz brother, Adrian, signs for B36 Tórshavn. Skála coach Eliesar Olsen quits and is replaced by Pauli Poulsen.
Table-toppers B36 Tórshavn acquire high-profile strength in Odmar Færø and Rógvi Poulsen.

June 21 & 22, 2014: Round 14 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
HB Tórshavn with their back against the wall fight their way back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 against B36 Tórshavn and stay in the title race, although trailing 5 points. KÍ Klaksvík beat EB/Streymur at home for the first time since 2003. Víkingur win their 6th out of 7 games as they beat B68 Toftir who drop a point below the relegation- line as they are leapfrogged by AB Argir who are held to 0-0 away to Skála. NSÍ Runavík and ÍF Fuglafjørður draw.

June 18, 2014: The Cup Competition (Løgmanssteypið)
HB Tórshavn beat B68 Toftir 1-0 to reach their first cup final since 2007. Back to back cup winners, Víkingur, have qualified for their third successive final despite losing 2-0 against EB/Streymur who will miss their first cup final since 2006.

June 15 & 16, 2014: Round 13 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
AB Argir rescue a point in injury time against KÍ Klaksvík with disputed goal - or "no goal"? HB Tórshavn snatch late dramatic winner against NSÍ Runavík to stay in contention with B36 Tórshavn who in the end comfortably beat B68 Toftir who rue missed sitters. ÍF Fuglafjørður win for the first time in 8 games as they come from behind to beat EB/Streymur. Víkingur put five past Skála.

June 09, 2014: Round 12 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
EB/Streymur come from behind to beat 10-men HB Tórshavn who lose for the first time this season and drop five points behind leaders B36 Tórshavn who beat struggling Skála. NSÍ Runavík overcome neighbours B68 Toftír. Víkingur comfortably beat AB Argir. KÍ Klaksvík win for the first time in six games as they emphatically beat ÍF Fuglafjørður who haven’t won in 7 games in succession.

June 05, 2014: The Cup Competition (Løgmanssteypið)
B68 Toftir rue missed opportunities after narrow defeat to HB Tórshavn in the first leg of the simi-finals of the cup competition.

May 31 & June 01, 2014: Round 11 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn are held by bottom team AB Argir but stay two points clear at the top as HB Tórshavn likewise are held by ÍF Fuglafjørður. NSÍ add 6 goals to their 7 from last week as they hammer Skála. EB/Streymur comfortably beat B68 Toftir. Víkingur keep their cool to beat KÍ Klaksvík 4-2.

May 25 & 26, 2014: Round 10 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B68 Toftir and ÍF Fuglafjørður cancel each other out with late goals. B36 Tórshavn stay two points clear of HB Tórshavn as both win narrow victories against Víkingur and KÍ Klaksvík, respectively. NSÍ Runavík demolish AB Argir 7-0. Another point for Skála who draw 1-1 with EB/Streymur.

May 21, 2014: The Cup Competition (Løgmanssteypið)
Víkingur all but secure their ticket for the cup final with a 4-1 victory over EB/Streymur who are on the verge of missing their first cup final since 2006.

May 01-31, 2014: May Round-Up:
Malta friendly cancelled. Date change for cup semi-final. Six referees – two additional assistants. AB Argir goalkeeper Hans Jørgensen quits.

May 16 & 18, 2014: Round 09 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn stay on top as they scrape past NSÍ Runavík. EB/Streymur's fight back from 2-0 down to no avail as Víkingur win 3-2. Buttom teams AB Argir and B68 Toftir run riot against ÍF Fuglafjørður and KÍ Klaksvík, respectively. Efficient HB Tórshavn beat Skála 2-0 to take provisional top spot in the table.

May 14, 2014: The Cup Competition (Løgmanssteypið)
B68 Toftir down ÍF Fuglafjørður in 4-3 thriller to reach the semi-finals of the cup competition.

May 09 & 11, 2014: Round 08 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn and HB Tórshavn still unbeaten after wins over KÍ Klaksvík and B68 Toftir, respectively. EB/Streymur demolish AB Argir who drop to last in the table as they are overtaken by Skála who drew 2-2 with ÍF Fuglafjørður who equalized three minutes from the end of normal time. Víkingur beat NSÍ Runavík 3-0.

May 02 - 04, 2014: Round 07 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn stay 2 points ahead with a convincing win over EB/Streymur while second placed HB Tórshavn beat AB Argir. Víkingur and ÍF Fuglafjørður draw.
NSÍ Runavík snatch a draw deep into injury time to deny KÍ Klaksvík provisional pole position in the table.
Stalemate in bottom-clash between B68 Toftir and Skála.

April 01-30, 2014: April Round-Up:
The draw for the semi-finals of the cup competition was made on Monday evening.
AB Argir appoint Oddbørn Joensen as new head coach.
AB Argir coach Bill McLeod Jacobsen quits. Gilli Sørensen makes 1st team debut for AaB Aalborg. Draw for the quarter finals of the cup competition.
Faroe Islands international centre-back Rógvi Baldvinsson returns to Aalgaard. HB Tórshavn hire AB Argir reserve goalkeeper on loan to stand in for injured Teitur Gestsson.

April 27, 2014: The Cup Competition (Løgmanssteypið)
Cup holders Víkingur are safely through to the semi-finals as they beat KÍ Klaksvík 3-0. EB/Streymur come from three goals down to beat NSÍ Runavík 4-3 to qualify for their 9th semi-final in succession. HB Tórshavn comfortably beat AB Argir to qualify for the semi-finals. B68 Toftir vs ÍF Fuglafjørður is postponed.

April 21, 2014: Round 06 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
B36 Tórshavn thrash ÍF Fuglafjørður 5-1 to go two points clear at the summit of the table as HB Tórshavn are held to 2-2 draw against Víkingur. AB Argir in problems as they are beaten by B68 Toftir. Skála no whipping boys anymore although they still lose by a sole goal away to KÍ Klaksvík. First goalless match of the season as EB/Streymur and NSÍ Runavík draw.

April 17, 2014: Round 05 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
HB Tórshavn survive 2nd half pressure from NSÍ Runavík to win 4-1 in the end. Skála scrape up another point as they draw against Víkingur. ÍF score three goals in the last quarter of an hour to beat EB/Streymur 3-0. B36 Tórshavn beat 10-men B68 4-1. KÍ Klaksvík comfortably beat troubled AB Argir.

April 11 & 13, 2014: Round 04 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
Skála lose victory in stoppage time against AB Argir. NSÍ Runavík lose their 100% record as they are beaten by ÍF Fuglafjørður. EB/Streymur comfortably beat KÍ Klaksvík. Víkingur edge past B68 Toftir.
Jákup á Borg rescues a last-minute draw for B36 against HB in the Tórshavn derby.

April 05 & 06, 2014: The Cup Competition (Løgmanssteypið)
Results and match reports from the first round of the cup competition: At 3-0 down, B36 looked dead and buried, but set up a grandstand finish as they scored two late goals and went close for the equalizer, but HB survived the scare to go through to the quarter-finals of the cup competition which they haven’t won since 2004.

It was post-out for 2nd tier TB Tvøroyri who lost on penalties against premier division team AB Argir. Arnbjørn Hansen returns from injury with a hat-trick for EB/Streymur. Víkingur comfortably beat Skála in the premier division encounter. Rest of results are according to rank, amongst them ÍF Fuglafjørður’s 14-1 victory over 3rd tier Undfrið FF where Brazilian striker Clayton Soares scored a "double" hat trick.

March 28 & 30, 2014: Round 03 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
NSÍ Runavík go two points clear at the top with an emphatic win over AB Argir. HB Tórshavn comfortably beat KÍ Klaksvík. As expected, EB/Streymur beat easily beat Skála who looked doomed already. ÍF get off the mark with a 3-0 victory over B68 Toftir. B36 Tórshavn snatch draw on controversial penalty in injury-time against Víkingur.

March 22 & 23, 2014: Round 02 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
Víkingur hit the woodwork three times but leave empty-handed as KÍ Klaksvík snatch a late win. NSÍ Runavík hammer Skála whose inexperience is exposed. B36 Tórshavn still with maximum points as they edge past AB Argir. HB Tórshavn come from behind to comfortably beat ÍF Fuglafjørður. B68 Toftir hold EB/Streymur to 1-1 draw.

March 15 & 16, 2014: Round 01 of the premier division "EFFOdeildin":
Last season's runners up ÍF Fuglafjørður well beaten by KÍ Klaksvík who go to the top of the table. Narrow win for NSÍ Runavík over newly promoted B68 Toftir. Champions HB Tórshavn are held to 1-1 draw away to EB/Streymur. Víkingur are downed by AB Argir. B36 Tórshavn comfortably beat Skála.

March 15, 2014: The Cup Competition (Løgmanssteypið)
Results and goal scorers from the preliminary round of the cup competition.

March 01-31, 2014: March Round-Up:
Goalkeeper Kristian Joensen makes last ditch signing for B68 Toftir and other late transfers.
Super Cup on Monday. Faroese win over Gibraltar not official. Spain boycotts friendly match with Malaga. Transfer news. The draw for the cup competition was made on Monday evening.
The Faroe Islands beat Gibraltar 4-1 (Video highlights).

March 10, 2014: The Super Cup:
Last season's cup winners Víkingur beat champions HB Tórshavn 2-1 in this year's Super Cup

March 05, 2014: U21 Qualifying round:
After Romania had taken a 2-0 lead in the 56th minute, the Faroe Islands got their hope back when they pulled a goal back on a penalty just a couple of minutes later, but the hope lasted only for 8 minutes however, as Romania restored their two-goal cushion to win 3-1.

March 01-31, 2014: March Round-Up:
Super Cup on Monday. Faroese win over Gibraltar not official. Spain boycotts friendly match with Malaga. Transfer news.
The draw for the cup competition was made on Monday evening.
The Faroe Islands beat Gibraltar 4-1 (Video highlights)

February 01-28, 2014: February Round-Up:
Excellent EURO draw for the Faroe Islands who probably were drawn into their weakest group ever together with Greece, Hungary, Rumania, Finland and Northern Ireland.
Hallur Hansson and Jóan Símun Edmundsson find new Faroese clubs and other transfer news. Faroe Islands to play friendly against Gibraltar again on training camp. U21 face Rumania. 2016 EURO Draw.

January 01-31, 2014: January Round-Up:
Hallur Hansson returns from Denmark. Kaj Leo í Bartalsstovu to Norway. Høgni Madsen to EB/Streymur and other transfer and pre-season news.