Friday's Canada-Brazil contest will see the winner capture women's soccer bronze at Rio 2016 - here are three things to watch:
Each side looking for redemption
Following the group stage of competition, Brazil and Canada were arguably the two most impressive teams on show. The host nation had won its group, obliterating Sweden 5-1 along the way, while Canada had done the same, beating Germany to assume top spot.
The roles reversed, of course, in the semifinals, as each side was vanquished by those same opponents; Brazil unable to break down the stubborn Swedes en route to a shootout loss, and Canada undone by a pair of errors and some wayward finishing in its emotional defeat to the Germans.
Nobody wants to play for bronze when gold was so close to reality, but make no mistake - both teams will be looking to end their Rio 2016 adventure on a high note.
Just ask the Canadians what it meant to win bronze in London 2012.
Last chance for Sinclair, Marta?
The talismanic leaders of their respective teams - and two of the most dominant players of all-time - this could be the final opportunity to witness Christine Sinclair and Marta go head-to-head in a truly meaningful encounter.
Sinclair, the 33 year-old with 164 international goals to her name, has carried Canada on her back for over a decade, transitioning from the standout superstar on a team lacking quality to the veteran leader of a young squad bursting with talent. She will be 36 by the time the 2019 Women's World Cup rolls around, and while it's certainly possible Sinclair could lead the line at that age, there's finally a feeling that she doesn't absolutely have to for Canada to be successful.
This could be her last chance at winning significant hardware on the international stage. Ever the unassuming leader, Sinclair has been focused only on what a victory would mean for the younger members of the team.
"I told the team that we’re not leaving here empty-handed," she was quoted as saying after the loss to Germany. "For those players that don’t have an Olympic medal, that a bronze one’s pretty cool. And it’s something that they’ll cherish for their entire lives."
Marta, 30, likely has one more World Cup in her. The dazzling dribbler - and deadly finisher - has done more to raise the profile of women's soccer in Brazil than any other player. While gold was the target, claiming bronze would cap a memorable Olympic experience that saw the Brazilian women draw massive crowds across the country, capturing the hearts and minds of the nation.
Changing of the guard
While Sinclair - the second-leading scorer in women's soccer history - understandably gets most of the attention, Friday's clash at Arena Corinthians could signal the final time that a host of marquee names hits the pitch for Canada and manager John Herdman..
The likes of Melissa Tancredi (34), Rhian Wilkinson (34), Diana Matheson (32), and even Josee Belanger (30) could all make way for younger peers in the coming years.
Jessie Fleming, 18, has been impressive in central midfield, her poise and trickery on the ball immediately catching the eye. Janine Beckie, 21, has proven to be a legitimate scoring threat, while Ashley Lawrence has arguably been Canada's best player in the tournament, the ultra-versatile 21-year-old turning in impressive performances at multiple positions.
Kadeisha Buchanan and Shelina Zadorsky - though the former has struggled in Brazil and the latter picked up a red card in her opening match - also look capable of forming a dominant partnership for years to come.
The future is bright.
