Jamaica has extra reason to celebrate after their success in the Women's World Cup.

Jamaica played out a 0–0 draw with Brazil and advanced to the last 16 of the Women's World Cup.

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Jamaica's "reggae girlz" on Sunday gave their tiny island nation more reason to celebrate its upcoming Independence Day.

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Jamaica's sports minister, Olivia Grange, described Wednesday's performance as "undoubtedly the proudest moment ever in Jamaican football history".

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Grange reacted minutes after Jamaica ended Brazil's World Cup hopes.

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"I couldn't help but shed a few tears, which are tears of joy," Grange said on Instagram.

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The Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness, posted, "Historic!" On Facebook, "Jamaica! best in the world."

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The Jamaican Football Federation also reacted with "literally tears in our eyes".

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Amidst this celebration, some fans took the opportunity to criticize the lack of financial support.

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