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1. A real life Tin Cup situation arose during the 1999 Open Championship when Frenchman Jean Van Der Velde held a three shot lead going into the final hole of the final round but collapsed and eventually lost out in a three way play-off to Scotsman Paul Lawrie. Images of Van Der Velde minus shoes and socks in the Barry Burn are burned into the mind of many golf fans but I wonder who can remember the third party involved in the four hole play-off for the title?
2. The second Ashes Test of 2005, played at Edgbaston, saw the game end in a 2 run victory for England which was at the time the smallest margin of victory in Ashes history. Despite England's win the enduring image of Andrew Flintoff comforting a devastated Brett Lee on the pitch at the end of the game set the tone for a series which was tenaciously contested but generally played in an excellent spirit. Lee, however, was not the last Australian batsman dismissed in that innings. Which player was?
3. Croatian giant Goran Ivanisevic became a firm fan's favourite at Wimbledon throughout the 1990s, partly due to his big serving displays and charismatic demeanour, but mainly due to the fact that he lost in three finals in that period. How the British love a gallant loser! Ivanisevic lost his first Wimbledon final in 1992 but which other fan favourite defeated him?
4. In a game often referred to as 'The Miracle of Istanbul', Liverpool FC overcame three-goal deficit at half time of the 2005 UEFA Champions League final against AC Milan. Milan were strong favourites going into the final and looked to be coasting to victory before three Liverpool goals in 6 minutes turned the game on its head. The game eventually went to a penalty shoot out which the English side won after Andriy Shevchenko saw his penalty saved by Polish keeper Jerzy Dudek. Which two other Milan players missed penalties in the shoot out?
5. English snooker player Jimmy White was a huge fan favourite throughout the 1980s and 1990s due to his exciting, maverick style of play and his cool demeanour. Alas, this did not guarantee him success on the tables. White lost in six World Championship finals at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. Which of these players did *not* beat him in a world final?
6. The 2007 Rugby Union World Cup held predominantly in France saw England bounce back from adversity and reach the final against the odds. However, their luck ran out and they suffered a tight 15-6 loss to South Africa in the final. England were contraversially denied what could have been a game changing try by the video referee, who ruled that the winger's foot was out of bounds before he touched down. Who was England player at the centre of this decision?
7. In the 1990s, the Buffalo Bills could be considered to be one of the unluckiest sports teams in history losing in four consecutive Super Bowl games. Which of the following teams did *not* beat them in one of these four Super Bowls?
8. The 1994 Formula One Grand Prix season was an eventful one. The San Marino Grand Prix saw the deaths of Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger and Brazilian legend Ayrton Senna and the drivers championship went down to the wire with Michael Schumacher leading by a single point from Britain's Damon Hill going into the final race. On lap 35, whilst leading, Schumacher collided with a wall damaging his car and slowing him. Hill was right behind him and saw his chance to pass. As he did so, Schumacher turned sharply into his vehicle sending Schumacher spinning off the track. Hill attempted to limp on and earn the points necessary for the title win but was forced to retire. Schumacher celebrated his first title win and the rest is history.
The question is, where did this final race of the season take place?
9. The Belgian sibling pair of Kim and Ronny Huybrechts shocked the darting world with their miraculous run to the final of the 2013 PDC World Cup of Darts. The unseeded Belgians benefited from a number of other surprise results which facilitated an easier than expected passage as they overcame unfancied Croatia and Finland in the quarter and then semi finals. Their big victory came in the 1st knockout round when they thumped Australia 5-1. The Aussies had reached the final in 2012 and were expected to progress. Which pairing represented the Aussies?
10. The 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow saw the second-ever meeting between British athletes Sebastien Coe and Steve Ovett in international competition. Their clashes in the 800 and 1500 metres were hotly awaited as the two had dominated middle distance running in the preceeding years. Coe was a marginal favourite for the shorter distance with Ovett widely fancied for the 1500 metres. The thrilling races that followed did not disappoint but can anyone remember who actually won what?
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