10 sporting final day showdowns and deciders
Lewis Hamilton v Felipe Massa, 2008
Massa thought he’d won the Drivers’ Championship in Brazil, only for Hamilton to pass Timo Glock on the final corner.
Liverpool v Arsenal, 1989
Arsenal had to win by two goals at Anfield to take the title from Liverpool. Michael Thomas’s 89th minute strike did the job.
Manchester City and Manchester United, 2012
Sergio Aguero’s late winner against QPR gave City the title on goal difference after United beat Sunderland.
England v Australia, 2005
England led the series 2-1 going into the final day of the Fifth Test. Kevin Pietersen’s 158 and Andrew Flintoff’s five-wicket-haul sealed England’s first Ashes series win in 18 years.
San Francisco Giants v Kansas City Royals, 2014
With baseball’s World Series locked at 3-3, superb pitcher Madison Bumgarner led Giants to victory.
Europe v USA, Ryder Cup, 2012
The “Miracle at Medinah” saw Europe battle back from 6-10 down to win 14.5-13.5 after the singles.
Ayrton Senna v Alain Prost, 1990
Prost got a better start but the rivals crashed out at the first corner of the Japanese GP, leaving Senna to be crowned champion.
Barcelona v Atletico Madrid, La Liga, 2014
Atletico led Barcelona by three points when they met in the . Diego Godin salvaged a draw to secure their first title in 18 years.
Saracens v Northampton Saints, Aviva Premiership, 2014
Twickenham final went to extra time before Saints sealed historic win.
Muhammad Ali v Joe Frazier, 1975
With their heavyweight trilogy locked at 1-1, Ali won the classic “Thrilla in Manila”.