I do think that Sephiroth's stronger than Cloud, but I also think that his strength meant nothing compared to Cloud's determination, motivation and yes, desperation. Yup, he could've killed Cloud specifically in that scene where he stabbed cloud with his sword. Cloud was already very tired at that point and had not much fight in him but when Sephiroth held back and(maybe)without thinking allowed Cloud to recover, Cloud regained his edge. Oh and as for people saying that Sephiroth just stood there so Cloud could finish him off, I think that's not it. Remember how he died at the game? It was from Cloud's omnislash right? And maybe, just maybe, seeing it again and remembering how Cloud ended his life was enough to neutralize him and allowed Cloud to make his kick-ass version 5 of his limitbreak. ^_^ Oh, and I also agree with wath Bushmaori said. Ja ne! ^_^