Historic Comeback in Atlanta
The Atlanta Falcons, infamous for their monumental collapse in Super Bowl LI, may have just been eclipsed by Argentina's breathtaking turnaround in their World Cup round-of-16 match against Egypt on Tuesday. Trailing 2-0 in the 67th minute, Argentina's chances of defending their World Cup title seemed all but lost, but a dramatic shift in momentum saw them score three unanswered goals, including one from Lionel Messi and a stoppage-time winner, to seal a 3-2 victory.
As Argentina completed their astonishing comeback, Tom Brady, who knows a thing or two about remarkable reversals, took to social media to express his awe.
"Yeah so that might top 28-3," Brady wrote, accompanied by a mind-blown emoji, in reference to the New England Patriots' iconic 28-3 comeback victory over the Falcons in Super Bowl LI.
The fact that Argentina's comeback took place at Atlanta Stadium, home of the Falcons, added a layer of irony to the situation. While debates will rage on about whether Argentina's comeback surpasses the Patriots' Super Bowl LI heroics, there are notable differences between the two. The Patriots had begun to chip away at the Falcons' 28-3 lead before the start of the fourth quarter, whereas Argentina didn't find the back of the net until after the second hydration break, effectively the start of the fourth quarter in soccer.
Furthermore, Argentina's victory was sealed within regular time, courtesy of Enzo Fernández's stoppage-time goal, whereas the Patriots required overtime to overcome the Falcons. This has led some to argue that Argentina's comeback was even more impressive, given the urgency and swiftness with which they turned the game on its head.
Brady was not alone in his admiration for Argentina's stunning reversal, as sports stars like Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Brunson also took to social media to express their amazement at the dramatic turn of events in Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon.
