World Cup: Iceland warn Eagles ahead of Group D clash

Iceland manager Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says it would be foolhardy for anyone to underestimate his team in the Russia 2018 World Cup after they earned a point in their David versus Goliath fixture against Argentina at Spartak Stadium in Moscow on Saturday.
Augsburg forward Alfred Finnbogason secured a 1 - 1 draw for the tiny European country after he rifled home in the 22 nd minute to make history as the first- ever player to score Iceland’ s goal in the World Cup after Sergio Aguero ’ s 18 th minute goal .
Powerhouse Argentina were gifted an opportunity to win the match from the spot through Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi but Hannes Halldorsson emerged as Iceland hero as he palmed Messi ’ s shot away .
And Hallgrimsson, who will lead the World Cup debutants in the second group game against Nigeria at in Volgograd on June 22 , says Our Boys will aim to pull off another shock result .
“ We are more unpredictable now , and hopefully we’ll show that in the competition, ” the 51 - year - old dentist said .
He said Iceland were able to come out with a point against Argentina because “ We are bluntly honest about our ability” .
He said , “ We know how we can win football matches . It is just a fact that Argentina have superior individuals with superior skills and if we go one - on - one with them you don’ t need to ask who will win the game. We have to play in a special way and we have a clear identity . ”
Hallgrimsson hinted that he would abandon the team ’ s traditional 4 - 4 - 2 formation and play negative tactics against the Eagles like they did against Argentina .
“ We are a nightmare to play against and we can beat anybody when we have our day. ”