Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Tiny Iceland beats Austria 2-1 to set up England clash (The Associated Press)

Iceland's players celebrate Jon Dadi Bodvarsson's goal during the Euro 2016 Group F soccer match between Iceland and Austria at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France, Wednesday, June 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Iceland, the smallest nation at the European Championship, delivered the feel-good story of the tournament by beating Austria 2-1 on Wednesday. Iceland's victory, which came with virtually the last kick of the game, means the team has qualified for the round of 16. There it will meet England in Nice on Monday, a prospect described as a ''dream'' by captain Aron Gunnarsson.


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