"Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, we are winning this. Gudmundur Benediktsson's commentary on national television of Iceland's late, late winning goal against Austria today was an instant classic. He calls himself Gummi Ben and his wildly enthusiastic calls of Iceland's European Championship games are finding new fans worldwide. We are in the round of 16," Gummi Ben shouted as Iceland earned a 2-1 win at Stade de France. While 10 percent of Iceland's 333,000 population are estimated to have come to France, those back home are relying on Benediktsson.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 22, 2016 20:37 UTC