Dagný Brynjarsdóttir was involved for Iceland in a 1-1 draw with Belgium as they kicked off their UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 campaign.
Stelpurnar okkar were impressive against the Belgians, and probably should have found the winning goal in the latter stages. The result leaves both sides with plenty of work to do in their remaining two Group D matches against Italy and France.
In a low-key first half, Iceland were awarded a penalty after VAR spotted that the ball had hit the forearm of Davina Philtjens.
Sveindís Jane Jónsdóttir's penalty was tame, though, and it was easily saved by Belgian keeper, Nicky Evrad.
The lively Torvalsdottir would get her chance at redemption early in the second half, heading home the opener from a driven cross.
Reading’s Justine Vanhaevermaet levelled with a spot kick of her own after Elena Dhont had been fouled in the area by Gunnhildur Yrsa Jónsdóttir.
Both sides had chances in the closing stages of the game – but neither were rewarded with the winning goal.
Neither side will likely be satisfied with a point, with them due to face France and Belgium in their remaining matches.
Elsewhere, Hawa Cissoko was an unused substitute for France, as they began their Euro 2022 campaign with an emphatic win over Italy at the New York Stadium in Rotherham.
Grace Geyoro scored a superb first-half hattrick, whilst Marie-Antoinette Katoto and Delphine Cascarino were also on target in a clinical opening 45 minutes for the French.
Martina Piemonte scored a consolation goal for the Italians in the second half – a small blot on the record in what was otherwise a dominant performance.
France, alongside England and the Netherlands are the favourites to win the competition, and their impressive start further backs up that claim.
