ICELAND-AUSTRIA PREVIEW: THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF SMITING

After Iceland’s huge landslide 1-1 victory against Portugal and a historic, hard-fought 2-0 draw with themselves against Hungary, next on the smiting list are the yodelling hill-folk of Austria.

Opposition research has commenced.

Wow, official languages of #AUT are German, Hungarian, Austrian German & Slovenian. We will teach them the language of CRUSHING DEFEAT. #ISL

— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 20, 2016

We got an exclusive look at the Iceland team strategy memo.

.@origprod #ISL strategy sheet:

SMITE
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— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 20, 2016

A vision!

Awoke this morning from a powerful vision: an #AUT yodel turning into a scream beneath a rain of flaming footballs. #ISLAUT #EURO2016 #ISL

— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 20, 2016

Omens update: they could be interpreted either way, but they are powerful.

Loud rumbles beneath the Stade De France. Something moves beneath Paris. Whispers of a huge #ISL Wyrm swimming deep in the earth. #Euro2016

— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 21, 2016

A strange, sulphurous steam rises from the pitch of the Stade De France, enveloping the region in a grey and baleful murk. #ISLAUT #Euro2016

— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 21, 2016

The land is coming to life.

I mean, this #Hekla rumbling isn't like she's THREATENING to erupt if #ISL don't go through. She's, you know… just sayin'. #WeOutHere #AUT

— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 21, 2016

Even the ogres are marshalling.

Rumours that the #AUT team coach was beset by a family of trolls have been reported false. It was frost ogres. #ISL #ISLHUN #Euro2016

— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 21, 2016

People have been speculating on a formation change.

Rough approximation of #ISL defensive tactics tonight v Austria. #EURO2016 cc @rvkgrapevine pic.twitter.com/7poWdVVaZd

— Tareque Laskar (@tarequelaskar) June 20, 2016

The Iceland fans’ chant has been leaving viewers “terrified,” says The Independent newspaper.

Here's how it feels to be in the stands with the Íslendingar. #ISL #EuroSaga #RonaldoTears https://t.co/WSll85kjch

— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 19, 2016

Speaking of the UK, you can hear us talking about smiting tomorrow on BBC 5 Live, at around 3:40pm GMT.

We'll be on @bbc5live tomorrow between 3-4pm talking about smiting, tweeting and #ISL.

— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 21, 2016

Will #ICELANDSMITES trend on match day?

What do you think the chances are of us getting #ICELANDSMITES to trend during #ISLAUT? #ISL #Euro2016

— Reykjavík Grapevine (@rvkgrapevine) June 18, 2016

Our post-game drink, no matter what the result: #RonaldoTears.

@rvkgrapevine I'm off to Iceland in December; just wondering if you'll have this on draught by then? Thanks. pic.twitter.com/MvDoT91WlR

— Josh Butler (@JoshisButler90) June 20, 2016

a little football cartoon I did for @raymondlehti #Iceland #icelandfootball #EURO2016 #Ronaldo pic.twitter.com/M6wcbY6Yye

— hugleikur dagsson (@hugleikur) June 17, 2016

You can follow our running Euro 2016 chat, pre-game and live commentary of the total and definitive destruction of the Austrians and the embarrassing exit of Portugal on our Twitter feed.

Also read: Match Review—Iceland win 1-1 against Portugal.

Also read: “Why Now?” Iceland’s Football Insiders On The Icelandic Game.

Also read: Football On The Edge Of The World—An In-Depth Look At Icelandic Football