The greatest sports comebacks of all time
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Here are two stories capturing the best comebacks in all of Sports…
Liverpool 3-3 Milan – 2005 Champions League Final (Football)
Milan enjoyed a dream start in the final in Istanbul, as Paolo Maldini netted a goal within a minute, putting them 1-0 ahead. Before half-time, Hernan Crespo’s quick-fire brace extended the Rossoneri’s lead, leaving them with a comfortable three-goal advantage at the break. As the teams retreated to their dressing room, players of Liverpool were seen visibly dejected and succumbed to their despondency. In an astonishing display of resilience, Liverpool scored three goals in six minutes during the second half, leveling the scores and forcing the game into extra time.
Ultimately, Liverpool emerged victorious in the final through a penalty shootout, achieving what is now famously known as the ‘Miracle of Istanbul’. This epic comeback etched itself in football folklore as one of the most remarkable moments ever witnessed on the biggest stage of the UEFA Champions League
Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer — 2019 Wimbledon Final (Tennis)
Hotly anticipated to be an epic clash between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, the game was filled with drama and the utmost brilliance. They both started the match strongly, and the first set became a nail-biting affair, reaching a tiebreak. Djokovic displaying his resilience clinched the set 7-6. Djokovic made a comeback in the following set, which turned into another intense tiebreak that he convincingly won. However, the relentless nature of the Serb came to light as at 8-7, 40/15, with Federer serving for the title, Djokovic mounted a remarkable fightback. Djokovic triumphed in the deciding tiebreaker, winning 7-3, and lifted his fifth Wimbledon title, marking his 16th Major Grand Slam victory.
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