troy deeney's unbelivable playoff winner in the EFL championship semifinal during injury time in 2013 rewinder would be amazing. i still think it's the greatest moment in recent football history.
Winning a playoff semifinal with the very last kick? And doing it immediately after saving a penalty kick down on the other end? Yeah, that’s pretty epic.
Um, i dont mean to be smug. But “football” in America is a mans game. We call “your football” soccer for a reason. I could care less to see what it is youre talking about, but I’m not gonna hate on it. I’m only here because i watched this live and this 2011 U.S. women’s team was the first ever women’s World Cup i cared to watch.
Great Video, as always. That Japanese team overcame real-life odds that no sports team should ever face - they provided a beacon of hope and a moment of joy for a nation in despair. You can be sure they inspired many, many more people outside of their shores as well - a special team, an incredible story
@@Rao665 With all due respect, I don't think any of the teams you mentioned had to deal with a devastating earthquake and an impending nuclear contamination while prepping for their games - so I think this story stands out on its own at the very least
Sujoy Chakravarthi hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017 with 125 billion in damage and thousands of rescues, but not even close to how many deaths Japan had. Still, it was a big deal for the Astros to win the World Series because of what the hurricane did to the city. Thankfully, my neighborhood didn’t flood but it was an amazing feeling when I watched the Astros win.
I've watched the corner kick 5 times now and I still don't know how that shot went in. The angle on that kick in the way that sAwa twisted her body and basically kicked it with her heel was unbelievable. Japan deserve to win that game, one of the best shots I've ever seen.
@@notwelcome2452 it does have something to do with their country. It gives their country some hope of something good in a time when everything is not in a good place
Double negative aside sport is much deeper and significant beyond just the rules and the game. Especially on the world stage. It was an incredible emotional uplifting for a hurting nation.
Yes. US showed great quality, but that's why you play the games. The most skilled team doesn't always win. That's why sport is the best unscripted drama. Everyone can tell what SHOULD happen. Football: so beautiful. so cruel.
This match was insane... probably one of the greatest sports matches I've ever seen. The way the Japanese came from behind TWICE to equalize and ultimately seal the deal in PKs to pull off an enormous upset.. What a day for Japan🙌🙌
1997 NCCA Basketball champions Arizona Wildcats could use a deep rewind. Hall of fame coach, several NBA players, lower seed, only team to beat 3 number 1 seeds on their way to the championship.
I remembered exactly what happened that day. My coworker and I had lunch at our local sushi restaurant and everyone there was watching the game, more than half of them were japanese fans in their blue jerseys. When Japan scored the goal that tied the game, everyone erupted in cheers. When Japan won the penalty kick shootout, everyone was hugging eachother with smiles and tears. One of the servers told me that his uncle died in the tsunami and he was a big soccer fan and how happy he would be if he knew that Japan won their first world cup. I will never forget that day.
The Ajax match is about the comeback of a team through the help of a Hattrick in the second half while there was an absolutely crazy match overall at the Etihad
I remember watching this and being so happy for Japan. I'm an American that grew up in Tokyo, and I had actually just moved to the US a few weeks before this game. I experieced the March 11, 2011 earthquake and saw close-up the devastation that followed, and it was just amazing to see the Japanese team win the World Cup and give a still-reeling country something to be proud of!
Why this? It's boring. Germany were favourites and they won, great for them but doesn't make a good story. These are underdog stories, more about the history and buildup than the actual moment.
I remember watching this live and knew that there was no way the US was gonna take it. The whole game just seemed like it was meant for the underdogs. It was a great final. The women’s World Cup always gives some amazing games.
Honestly true, and the 2015 WC seemed to be a way of the universe apologizing to the US team for the catastrophe. You could've never convinced me the 2011 WC was possible if I had seen the 2015 game first. 2015 USWNT was on a warpath and even Germany found themselves bludgeoned by a team out for blood and gold.
That whole tournament was epic! I remember every match like it was yesterday. Both the Brazil and Japan match had me on the edge of my seat! Japan won in the midsts of natural disaster so if anyone woulda beat us I guess it’s good it was them. We got revenge in 2015.
I don't really follow soccer or the world cup. I'm sure I had heard these results before, but I've long since forgotten them. I thought 100% that the corner was going to be stopped, because of course it's impossible for Japan's story to be that magical. The ending put me in tears because it shocked me so much and it was so touching that I was completely wrong. I guess, as Americans, we don't really have long memories about events where our team lost. What a great moment.
Do a moment in time for West Indies Vs England T20 Final 2016. I know you lot will not know a lot about cricket but this moment has a lot of moving parts which make it a gr8 story to tell
I watched it and when it was all over I was devastated but remembering what happened with Japan months earlier I was like? "you know what let him have it" After all they deserved it and we did get our revenge four years later so happy ending for both teams when you really think about it
Suggestions for future Rewinder episodes: 1. 2016 NBA Finals Game 7 2. 1976 NBA Finals Game 5 (Gar Heard's shot) 3. 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series Championship 4. Patriots' comeback win from 28-3 in Superbowl
The story you wrote is one of my favorite back then. I watched that game and the outcome made me remember Iraq when they won Asian Cup 2007, both came with a humanitarian crisis back home.
I remember being bummed after watching the USWNT lose this game. They seemed to squander a lot of opportunities, while Japan made the most of the few they had. Then the PK's came, and the US choked hard. Then I read Ali Krieger's boastful comments, and maybe in the long run I'm OK with the loss now. In case you missed it, she has already crowned the 2019 USWNT as the best team in USWNT history, and that the two best teams in the WWC 2019 are the USA and the USA bench. Imagine how huge her head would be if they didn't blow this match.
I’ll always be slightly sad that the US didn’t win this one but no country needed a win more and needed something to be happy about in the summer of 2011 than Japan did. I’m glad this win was a big damn deal for the country and helped exponentially grow the game by inspiring the next generation of stars. Also, eternal middle fingers for ESPN for not airing the game live on ABC that day and instead showing tape delayed coverage of the British Open instead despite the world already knowing who won. I didn’t have cable at that point in time and I’ll forever be bitter that I couldn’t watch this game.
This was an epic game! Another one is that 2012 Olympic semifinal between USA and Canada. Definitely a good contender for a deep rewind. (Plus that 6 second delay rule is one of the WEIRDEST rule in the history of soccer.)
Not sure what series this would fit, but Brett favre's game against the raiders after his dad's death. Michael Phelps' epic reach to win gold Pick a grey cup game. Ottawa's grey cup win against Calgary was momentous, Hamilton's Brandon banks punt return being called back. Even though it was recent, Holtby's bottom of the stick block against the golden knights or the overtime winner for the capitals against the penguins (as much as it pains me) Blame beating Zenyatta to end her undefeated streak
Honestly I was really rooting for the Japanese over the USA here as much as I love our ladies. Japan had just experienced that horrible hurricane that devastated their country. They needed some type of hope to bring back to their people and thankfully they did. It was a well deserved win that Japan needed.
Hoping that we can in time get a rewinder on Brady's intercepted 2-point conversion attempt in the 2015-16 AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. That has the potential to be a GREAT episode.
I kinda doubt we'll get an episode on it now, but that whole USA-Brazil game deserved more. Rapinoe spent 119 minutes not living up to her ability, Marta's extra-time goal was offside, Brazilian diving had gotten the crowd against them. Hell, you could even have a bit for Ian Darke being there because his "Oh, can you believe this?" call the previous year made him ESPN's voice of USA soccer, and then he got to reprise it for Wambach.
Right before that corner kick, while they were treating Solo's injury, the Japanese players had a little talking and decided to go for the near side of the goal. The rest is history.
Once the current Women's World Cup is done, I have a beef suggestion: Hope Solo vs. the USWNT.
Jill Ellis Vs Sound tactics
Could also do a Collapse, explaining her general fall from grace.
Hope Solo vs. her family
Hope and Jerramy vs The World
What happened to Hope?
"Welcome to a moment in history"
Amazing phrase for this series. Love it.
I will continue to ask for baggio’s penalty kick in the 94 world cup final
josé paulo faria me too
YES!
Pls no
Epic moment and definitely warrants it!
I'm an Italy fan and might as well just get it over with so I don't have to watch it or hear about it requested again.
troy deeney's unbelivable playoff winner in the EFL championship semifinal during injury time in 2013 rewinder would be amazing. i still think it's the greatest moment in recent football history.
LokeW12 it truly is
Winning a playoff semifinal with the very last kick? And doing it immediately after saving a penalty kick down on the other end? Yeah, that’s pretty epic.
Um, i dont mean to be smug. But “football” in America is a mans game. We call “your football” soccer for a reason. I could care less to see what it is youre talking about, but I’m not gonna hate on it. I’m only here because i watched this live and this 2011 U.S. women’s team was the first ever women’s World Cup i cared to watch.
@@tmzebe530 is a troll don't feed him
Yes. The small stadium, and how he jumped into the stands. Everyone in that stadium was a legit fan and got to see a once in a lifetime event.
Great Video, as always. That Japanese team overcame real-life odds that no sports team should ever face - they provided a beacon of hope and a moment of joy for a nation in despair. You can be sure they inspired many, many more people outside of their shores as well - a special team, an incredible story
This happens alot in sports. Houston Astros 2017. New Orleans Saints 2009. Boston Red Sox 2013. One big one that did NOT happen? 2001 Yankees.
@@Rao665 With all due respect, I don't think any of the teams you mentioned had to deal with a devastating earthquake and an impending nuclear contamination while prepping for their games - so I think this story stands out on its own at the very least
@@Jaqen-HGhar True....almost. Look at that Steve Gleason block punt. Hate to even suspect, almost as if a lineman stepped aside...
Sujoy Chakravarthi hurricane Harvey hit Houston in 2017 with 125 billion in damage and thousands of rescues, but not even close to how many deaths Japan had. Still, it was a big deal for the Astros to win the World Series because of what the hurricane did to the city. Thankfully, my neighborhood didn’t flood but it was an amazing feeling when I watched the Astros win.
Sort of Manchester United post Munich
Perfect timing for this keep the good videos coming
I've watched the corner kick 5 times now and I still don't know how that shot went in. The angle on that kick in the way that sAwa twisted her body and basically kicked it with her heel was unbelievable. Japan deserve to win that game, one of the best shots I've ever seen.
For it's arrogance the US also deserved to lose.
As unfortunate of a loss this for the USA Japan truly deserved it after the devastation they went through after the tsunami hit the power plant.
How does that mean they deserve it??
This tragedy has nothing to do with football.
@@notwelcome2452 it does have something to do with their country. It gives their country some hope of something good in a time when everything is not in a good place
@@notwelcome2452 its like hurricane Katrina and how that blocked kick in their first game back in a year lit up the whole stadium
I am going to sound cold but that does not have nothing to do with the sport.
Double negative aside sport is much deeper and significant beyond just the rules and the game. Especially on the world stage. It was an incredible emotional uplifting for a hurting nation.
I keep rewatching this game highlights many times. As a Brazilian, I love football and Sawa's goal is maybe my preferred moment in Women's WC history.
Yes. US showed great quality, but that's why you play the games. The most skilled team doesn't always win. That's why sport is the best unscripted drama. Everyone can tell what SHOULD happen. Football: so beautiful. so cruel.
This is my favourite World Cup of all time!! So underrated! Can’t write a script like that.
USA-Japan: great rivals, even better friends. 🇺🇸🇯🇵
Didn't the US nuke Japan?🤔
@@automaticcaptions
They were liberating nukes
Full of freedom and fun👍🏽
@@jeremiahtisdell4823 😂😂😂
@@jeremiahtisdell4823 boy, do I love those freedom nukes.
@@automaticcaptions Well Japan's super weapon was poisoned fleas....so there is that.
2011 Japan reminds me so much of the 2009 Saints. Amazing stories in the wake of tragedy.
You could also put the 2017 Houston Astros in there too.
GreenBayPayton And their coaches telling their players to deliberately injure opposing players. What a tragedy that was
2013 Red Sox World Series with the Marathon Bombing earlier that year too.
Busby babes in 1968
This happens more common than you think in sports.
This match was insane... probably one of the greatest sports matches I've ever seen. The way the Japanese came from behind TWICE to equalize and ultimately seal the deal in PKs to pull off an enormous upset.. What a day for Japan🙌🙌
Latest men’s final in 2022 very reminiscent of this match although France didn’t win unlike Japan.
I've never even watched a full game of women's soccer, and this is my favorite Deep Rewind yet. The stage was set so perfectly.
As someone from the USA I’m happy the Japanese won during a hard time for their nation
After all now have 4 of em so that one loss didn't matter
1997 NCCA Basketball champions Arizona Wildcats could use a deep rewind. Hall of fame coach, several NBA players, lower seed, only team to beat 3 number 1 seeds on their way to the championship.
Yes! I remember this game vividly. Sawa was so good in this game.
I remembered exactly what happened that day. My coworker and I had lunch at our local sushi restaurant and everyone there was watching the game, more than half of them were japanese fans in their blue jerseys. When Japan scored the goal that tied the game, everyone erupted in cheers. When Japan won the penalty kick shootout, everyone was hugging eachother with smiles and tears. One of the servers told me that his uncle died in the tsunami and he was a big soccer fan and how happy he would be if he knew that Japan won their first world cup. I will never forget that day.
I remember watching this with my brother in real time. This World Cup is still such a memorable final.
Dang time flies. Remember watching this like yesterday.
You built it up so much and then bang- it's over, just like that? Sorry, doesn't work for me. At least include the PKs.
That’s kind of how this series always is
@@luke_archer8702 Which just means that the whole series is a cocktease.
@@raimarulightning blue balls is the phrase you are looking for
Even when you know what’s gonna happen you still get the chills. I love this series
I get REALLY happy.
Tottenham v. Man City or Tottenham v. Ajax both 2nd legs 2018-19 Champions League
Leo Dominguez Tottenham vs Ajax would be much better
Yes
The Ajax match is about the comeback of a team through the help of a Hattrick in the second half while there was an absolutely crazy match overall at the Etihad
@@henrykates1907 or Barca vs psg
That one brought me to tears. Truly the most beautiful game in the world
So glad that you told this story, what a huge moment for Japan, and the beginning of a US/Japan rivalry which defined this sport for this decade
Simon Gagne Game 7, 2010 against the Bruins. Flyers advance after trailing 3-0 in the series and game 7.
Also trailed 3-0 during game 7.
I would LOVE this
Please SB Nation
Why they didn't win the cup
They did one on the Yankees winning the 2003 ALCS and they didn’t win the World Series.
One of the best world cup matches that I've seen.
There are goals who come from nowhere and are a major factor in the team's victory.
Sawa's goal is one of them
I remember watching this and being so happy for Japan. I'm an American that grew up in Tokyo, and I had actually just moved to the US a few weeks before this game. I experieced the March 11, 2011 earthquake and saw close-up the devastation that followed, and it was just amazing to see the Japanese team win the World Cup and give a still-reeling country something to be proud of!
That Japan team is proof that something beautiful can grow out of the ashes
the fact they met in 2015 again shows how good these 2 teams were....amazing competition between 2 nations
.........or radiation
Do Mario Gotzes goal to win the 2014 World Cup
He should also do Iniesta’s goal at the 2010 WC, and Zidane’s infamous headbut in 2006
Why this? It's boring. Germany were favourites and they won, great for them but doesn't make a good story. These are underdog stories, more about the history and buildup than the actual moment.
@@timeluster Agreed. The real story of that world cup was the germany brazil semi.
heartbreaking...
I remember watching this live and knew that there was no way the US was gonna take it. The whole game just seemed like it was meant for the underdogs. It was a great final. The women’s World Cup always gives some amazing games.
They didn't deserve it with their boasting.
Honestly true, and the 2015 WC seemed to be a way of the universe apologizing to the US team for the catastrophe. You could've never convinced me the 2011 WC was possible if I had seen the 2015 game first. 2015 USWNT was on a warpath and even Germany found themselves bludgeoned by a team out for blood and gold.
I remember being so happy and proud to be a viewer of this game... incredible emotions and talk about destiny.
this is one of the best episodes in the series that goal was AMAZING
2010 US vs Algeria?
Every time I hear, "Welcome to a moment in history" in almost every video, the suspense and emotion hits harder and more real
I saw this live and was so happy for Japan 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
2005 Champions League Final.
The Blizzard podcast just uploaded an episode on this yesterday
@@amlansanyal9663 link please
How about Ravens - Broncos in the 2013 divisional round?
Na. Toronto blue jays 92-93 World Series joe carter walk off would be cool. Or montrael expos mid 90’s collapse.
Plz no
This and vs Brazil were amazing games.
That whole tournament was epic! I remember every match like it was yesterday. Both the Brazil and Japan match had me on the edge of my seat! Japan won in the midsts of natural disaster so if anyone woulda beat us I guess it’s good it was them. We got revenge in 2015.
I don't really follow soccer or the world cup. I'm sure I had heard these results before, but I've long since forgotten them. I thought 100% that the corner was going to be stopped, because of course it's impossible for Japan's story to be that magical. The ending put me in tears because it shocked me so much and it was so touching that I was completely wrong. I guess, as Americans, we don't really have long memories about events where our team lost. What a great moment.
Suarez saving the shot on the goal line in the World Cup v Ghana
Do a moment in time for West Indies Vs England T20 Final 2016.
I know you lot will not know a lot about cricket but this moment has a lot of moving parts which make it a gr8 story to tell
"Carlos Brathwaite. Remember the name."
Happened in my city
Wow, I remember watching this live. It’s crazy how much has changed in my life and the world since July 2011. Really cool.
Mario Gotze’s goal 2014 World Cup final
That one shouldn't be too hard to research since there's that excellent Das Reboot book.
Patchy The pirate...No. Boring. Their thrashing of Brazil 🇧🇷 in the semifinals is the only real story of that world cup.
I watched it and when it was all over I was devastated but remembering what happened with Japan months earlier I was like? "you know what let him have it"
After all they deserved it and we did get our revenge four years later so happy ending for both teams when you really think about it
Jeff Cherubin I felt the same way after this went final. Great game.
@@brotherdandy Their strategy blew up in their faces, and, their boasting made it more karmic than tragic.
The 2005 UEFA Champions League Final deserves a deep rewind
I hope we can get a boxing rewinder at some point. Maybe Foreman/Moorer to start?
great suggestion
Lewis/McCall 2. A deep look into McCall's mental breakdown.
@@vict4451 that episode needs someone who has a psychology degree...what a crazy night in the history of the sport.
@@asleep909
Next to Fan Man and Tyson chomping on Holyfield, that's gotta be one of the more surreal moments in the history of the sport.
Suggestions for future Rewinder episodes:
1. 2016 NBA Finals Game 7
2. 1976 NBA Finals Game 5 (Gar Heard's shot)
3. 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series Championship
4. Patriots' comeback win from 28-3 in Superbowl
1 and 4 are good
Do game 7 of the 1991 World Series, braves vs twins
Could rewind game 6 too!
I agree. More baseball rewinders are needed.
Best 2 baseball games back to back in my 50 years of being a fan
This was an awesome episode, was on edge the whole time!
USA JPN 💪🏽👍🏽🏆😎
This was a really good game. I'm glad I decided to watch it live.
Do DeSean Jackson’s walk off punt return TD against the Giants in 2010
Miracle in the Meadowlands pt.2
One of my favorite endings to a game.
I'll keep saying this until you make this video
Larry Bird's steal deserves a deep rewind.
Zeke's whining afterwards deserves one as well ..lol
The story you wrote is one of my favorite back then. I watched that game and the outcome made me remember Iraq when they won Asian Cup 2007, both came with a humanitarian crisis back home.
that was an incredible goal, so it was well earned
Sawa is a legend and a GOAT
I watched this live and I was so happy for the Japanese, it was so emotional. Sawa was just unbelievable that night.
I loved this vid!!! Please do Leicester city winning the premier league (maybe the moment can be hazards goal, idk)
That was a great moment, but, was largely ignored, "across the pond."
could there possibly be a rewinder on the controversial home plate call in 2007 between the Padres and Rockies in game 163?
Never heard about this, what happened exactly?
US Women's Soccer is great. Love to have them represent us on the big stage.
Game 7 of this years Stanley Cup final it was wild
Perhaps too recent.
Matthew Daley true
I remember being bummed after watching the USWNT lose this game. They seemed to squander a lot of opportunities, while Japan made the most of the few they had. Then the PK's came, and the US choked hard.
Then I read Ali Krieger's boastful comments, and maybe in the long run I'm OK with the loss now. In case you missed it, she has already crowned the 2019 USWNT as the best team in USWNT history, and that the two best teams in the WWC 2019 are the USA and the USA bench. Imagine how huge her head would be if they didn't blow this match.
Cueto vs. Martin in the 2013 NL Wild Card game is something I will always ask for. The crowd was unreal at that game.
Amazing video. The ending made me cry
Do one on Eder's goal in the Euro 2016 final
Portugal vs France
I remember being really pissed when this happened, but in retrospect it was definitely cool
I’ll always be slightly sad that the US didn’t win this one but no country needed a win more and needed something to be happy about in the summer of 2011 than Japan did. I’m glad this win was a big damn deal for the country and helped exponentially grow the game by inspiring the next generation of stars.
Also, eternal middle fingers for ESPN for not airing the game live on ABC that day and instead showing tape delayed coverage of the British Open instead despite the world already knowing who won. I didn’t have cable at that point in time and I’ll forever be bitter that I couldn’t watch this game.
Even though it's a motorsport moment, the last lap of the F1 2008 Brazilian GP needs a rewinder.
I'll also say the 2011 Sprint Cup Chase needs a deep rewind too.
That was an awesome moment
please do game 162 of the 2011 Tampa Bay rays season. So many epic twists and turns, and such an amazing game.
The Braves too.
This made me very happy🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Part 1 of the trilogy between USWNT and Japan in major tournament finals.
Deep rewind of Japan vs South Africa in Brighton 2015.
Pretty sure we had HD in 2011, what is this 240p footage?
This was before I got into football but this was a great game to go back and watch
this is my favorite episode
Please Watford vs leicster 2013, Most Emotion I’ve ever felt watching sports
Great video. Came to the video without knowing the result and you actually made me feel anxious .
This was an epic game! Another one is that 2012 Olympic semifinal between USA and Canada. Definitely a good contender for a deep rewind. (Plus that 6 second delay rule is one of the WEIRDEST rule in the history of soccer.)
As an American I am so happy for them
I'm an American but I think it was more important for Japan to win that Cup because they as a country needed it so much.
Iniesta's goal in the 2010 World Cup Final, THAT deserves a rewind.
Suggestion: Men's Hockey Final of USA VS. Canada at the 2010 Winter Olympics. #GoldenGoal
Yes
That tournament was awesome, so much drama and late goals
Great presentation..- Football is always set in its happenings of society.
Game 7 of the 2016 World Series is already way past due for a Deep Rewind.
That game was thrilling, absolutely deserves it
Not sure what series this would fit, but Brett favre's game against the raiders after his dad's death.
Michael Phelps' epic reach to win gold
Pick a grey cup game. Ottawa's grey cup win against Calgary was momentous, Hamilton's Brandon banks punt return being called back.
Even though it was recent, Holtby's bottom of the stick block against the golden knights or the overtime winner for the capitals against the penguins (as much as it pains me)
Blame beating Zenyatta to end her undefeated streak
The First 16 Minutes of the USA-Japan 2015 Women's World Cup Deserves a Deep Rewind.
Honestly I was really rooting for the Japanese over the USA here as much as I love our ladies. Japan had just experienced that horrible hurricane that devastated their country. They needed some type of hope to bring back to their people and thankfully they did. It was a well deserved win that Japan needed.
I agree with you...However, there was no hurricane...it was Earthquake, followed by Tsunami, followed by Nuclear disaster.
Hoping that we can in time get a rewinder on Brady's intercepted 2-point conversion attempt in the 2015-16 AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. That has the potential to be a GREAT episode.
Last time the Patriots DIDN'T appear in a Super Bowl, Broncos played almost perfect, and, still, nearly lost.
This was the most shocking result in the World Cup final. Everyone was sure USA would win 💯%. They seemed over confident and complacent.
Worst of all, they ignored basic strategy. It says that once a lead is achieved, you sit on it. They went for an in-your-face goal, and, it backfired.
@@matthewdaley746 at least they weren't terrible like the mens team is every single freaking year. Would be nice to see them do something for once.
@@Revealingstorm. they might win the gold cup tonight...
@@justinteng3829 damn for real? Wow that's a bit shocking
Revealing Storm ...Nope! They lost that one (again!) lol
Love watching these vids, keep em coming
You should do an episode on the 96 Olympics Women's Gymnastics Team Finals.
We need the rewind of Kyrie Shot in the finals
I kinda doubt we'll get an episode on it now, but that whole USA-Brazil game deserved more. Rapinoe spent 119 minutes not living up to her ability, Marta's extra-time goal was offside, Brazilian diving had gotten the crowd against them. Hell, you could even have a bit for Ian Darke being there because his "Oh, can you believe this?" call the previous year made him ESPN's voice of USA soccer, and then he got to reprise it for Wambach.
Rewinder on 2017 quakes- Minnesota MLS game, Marcos urenas last minute goal!! It sent the quakes to the playoffs after missing for 5 years
Speaking of Japan turning the corner, you should do a Rewinder on the 2015 Rugby World Cup match between Japan and South Africa
Right before that corner kick, while they were treating Solo's injury, the Japanese players had a little talking and decided to go for the near side of the goal. The rest is history.