Canada coach Jesse Marsch spoke with his players in a huddle straight after the team's victory over South Africa Credit: ALEX GRIMM / Getty Images via AFP

Coach Jesse Marsch hailed his “Canadian heroes” for making history by reaching the World Cup last 16 on Sunday, describing their upcoming clash with either the Netherlands or Morocco as a “free hit.”

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