THE MIRACLE OF BURNABY: An iconic Canadian Championship moment

#CanChamp #TSSRovers #CanPL
A new chapter in the history books of the Canadian Championship was written on hallowed Canadian soccer ground.
Playing under the lights of Swangard Stadium, a modest ground dripping with history of its own, Burnaby's semi-pro League1 B.C. outfit TSS Rovers triumphed over Canadian Premier League side Valour FC 3-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the Battle of the North.
It's a feat that no semi-pro team has ever accomplished in this competition before.
A pair of goals by former CPL-er Matteo Polisi, captaining the champions of L1BC, sandwiched around an Ivan Mejia second, proved the difference on the night, despite an Anthony Novak penalty threatening - or, perhaps, merely teasing - the idea of a comeback late in this hard-fought fight.
Yet, when the final whistle blew, it was head coach Will Cromack's underdogs who celebrated a miracle story, a dream come true, as Canada men's national team manager John Herdman watched on (and likely cheered on, too).
Cup competitions that pit teams from different leagues across the world are special because of nights like this. The magic of the cup is a phenomenon experienced around the world of football.
It's why those associated with the Canadian Premier League celebrate the result, too.
Yes, Valour FC will now lick their wounds. But, as Kristian Jack put it, we must protect, nurture, and celebrate these moments, too.
Congratulations to TSS Rovers - authors of a Canadian Championship legend. We're joined by Polisi and Cromack on our post-game show.
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[@gordwilkes]

This is an epic moment for footy in Canada... This story will be told now for years to come... This is the kind of game that creates "foklore" within the Canadian soccer community... (I also called this victory yesterday for TSS Rovers)... Valour FC is struggling this season for all kinds of reasons right now. The night belonged to a bunch of sem-pro guys from Burnaby, BC who love the game and played their hearts out in such a Canadian way. What an awesome game. This is the kind of game the Canadian Championship needed...

[@juliansmith4295]

"Valour FC is struggling this season for all kinds of reasons right now." They're top of the table in the league.

[@soggydog1212]

@@juliansmith4295every team has played one game lmao

[@juliansmith4295]

@@soggydog1212 I don't usually acknowledge people who use those silly abbreviations, but since you proved my point, I will. After one game, they're not "struggling this season for all kinds of reasons." Thank you

[@soggydog1212]

@@juliansmith4295 they lost to a semi pro team

[@soggydog1212]

@@juliansmith4295 I apologize for my inability to write a two paragraph essay about why I think you are wrong about a sporting event. I am currently at a sporting event myself; and I am trying to enjoy it. Have a good night!

[@richgablehouse9398]

I was there with my kids and my kids whole U -11 Academy team. We went to support and didnt know what to expect. WOW! What a game !

[@9eightFilms]

Proud to say, I was THERE! It was magical!

[@vaultecboy746]

What a game!!!!!!! Historical match the atmosphere was amazing on Burnaby

[@PaulC112]

WHAT DID I JUST WITNESS!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TSS ROVERS !!!! yes I stayed up in the east coast. I'm so glad I did

[@infowarsdotcom1131]

The hosts saying they haven't played since August isn't really true. Although they haven't played as TSS Rovers since last August, most of these players just finished their long fvsl/vmsl seasons that started last September.

[@carsonbartholow6658]

You just love to see it! Canadian soccer is going places!

[@drewcanton235]

I think Christine Sinclair would be "over the moon" ecstatic about this incredible result!!! After all it's her home town team!!! 🇨🇦⚽👍👍♥️

[@morbital]

Cool night at Swangard, last upset like this there was when USL Whitecaps beat MLS TFC 2:0 in the 2008 Voyageurs Cup! Happy to have been at both! :)

[@tyy123]

Omg now it feels that we have a real football industry

[@user-zp2nk2yy9c]

Epic game: The Stadium was boisterous!!! And great to see all the kids. I've pinned my Apr 19 Rover's ticket on the fridge for posterity (next to my Norwich win over ManCity in Sep 2019)

[@anamulhason8851]

Good job

[@anamulhason8851]

Rovers team is all the best and no: 06 Player is very good player

[@kentabata166]

What a night! I was at Swanguard. Last time I was there was to see the new CanMNT prospect Domenic Mobilio. Real grass, real weather, real community. Victory for Canadian grassroots soccer. Sort of wish there was promotion/relegation these guys would be moving up! I'm a new TSS fan! What a night!

[@adamkjenkins]

🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️

[@platinumstarclean]

Fack well done local lads!!!!!

[@elonkaskus2985]

Well is not suprise in all cup, there are game that David can win with Goliath team, all over Cup competition

[@RetroWinnipeg]

VaLOL FC

[@Marksman2024]

Good game and good development but just do me a favor, stop calling this sport soccer cause is football ⚽