It was a run beyond expectations for a soccer success-starved nation.
Had you told anyone that Canada would finish fourth at Copa America in their first-ever appearance at the tournament, the only appropriate response would have been to turn off PlayStation.
But it’s done, and the legacy of Canada’s Golden Generation, at least for now, is set.
It’s one of a nation that pushed the 14th ranked country in the world to penalties in the third place game, of one that gave their all against the No. 1 team in the world on two occasions and of one that finished in a better spot than any other North American country at this year’s Copa America.
Though they didn’t finish the job against Uruguay, losing to the 15-time champions in the penalty shootout, it didn’t stop Canadian fans from applauding the team’s effort and improvements during a magical run.
Here are some of the best responses to Canada’s historic finish at Copa America.