Super Bowl: Philadelphia Eagles stun New England Patriots 41-33 to win their first NFL crown
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The Philadelphia Eagles have stunned the New England Patriots, scoring a late touchdown to win Super Bowl LII 41-33 in a thriller in Minneapolis.
The Patriots were hot favourites going into the game, with the combination of star quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick going for their sixth Super Bowl triumph.
But Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles — who had taken over from the injured starter Carson Wentz during the season — showed few nerves as he connected calmly with his receivers.
In a high-scoring game, there were plenty of big plays, including a trick play in the second quarter from Philadelphia where Foles caught a pass in the end zone from tight end Trey Burton.
Despite leading for much of the game, the Eagles seemingly could not hang on in the final quarter as Brady connected with his favourite receiver, Rob Gronkowski, for the go-ahead touchdown to lead 33-32.
But Foles was not finished, throwing another touchdown pass to Zach Ertz — which needed a review to confirm it —and the Patriots were under the pump. Brady tried to lead another comeback, but he was sacked and fumbled the ball, which was recovered by Philadelphia.
The Eagles tried to run out the clock but settled for a field goal.
New England had one last chance, but a Brady Hail Mary bounced off hands in the end zone to seal the win for Philadelphia.
The win was Philadelphia's first title, after losses in Super Bowls XV and XXXIX.
More to come.
