SuperBowl 47 - A Special Night at New Orleans - Results and Coverage

The SuperBowl, the most watched sporting event of the year, came LIVE from New Orleans, and we were in for one heck of a show. It was to be the fitting culmination of a great season in the National Football League.

With the coaches of the teams both brothers, and Ray Lewis' final game, this was sure to be a special night. Before the game we had stunning performances by renowned acts Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys, setting the tone for a great SuperBowl. These acts however were not the only ones to perform at the Bowl, as Beyonce took to the halftime show.

SUPERBOWL FUN FACTS

• SuperBowl Weekend is the slowest weekend for weddings in the USA
• 27 billion calories worth of snacks and 1.25 billion chicken wings will be consumed on the day of the SuperBowl 
• 71,024 people were in attendance at the Super Dom

The Ravens got off to a great start, with consistent TDs and turnovers, they were great to get some points ahead, and this was to continue throughout the half. Baltimore Ravens' Flacco threw three TD passes, tying an all time record, a superb performance by the starting Quarterback.

Commercials are always of course, a tradition in the SuperBowl, from The Rock featuring in a "Got Milk" commercial, to Gangnam Style Sensation PSY doing a pistachio advert, and of course a hilarious Oreo advert, these commercials at the Bowl were hilarious, always a great tradition of the SuperBowl.  FFFF

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Going into halftime, the Baltimore Ravens were cruising, leading 21 - 6. They had a great first and second quarter, and went in on a positive note, and many were calling that it would be over.The World were then treated to an excellent halftime show.

During half time, Beyonce took to the stage at the Pepsi Halftime show, which featured the return of Destiny's Child too. It was a fantastic performance and some quality entertainment, the World were watching, as Beyonce quickly dominated the Worldwide trends on Twitter. The World was amazed by the great performance and were ready for the second half...

The second half kicked off with a bang, with Jacoby Jones receiving the ball and running it from one end zone to the other, an exceptional 109 yard run touchdown, the conversion was successful too, putting Baltimore 28 - 6 over San Fransisco.

Then as play resumed, the electricity in the stadium went out! Most lights on the ground stopped, there was no sound and the whole World were wondering what on Earth happened! It took around half an hour for the problem to be resolved, and frustration was building in for players and coaches. Many thought this was to the advantage of the 49ers, but both were to lose some momentum, and they had to stay active during the break. Things got explosive when play resumed, as finally the fans could watch the SuperBowl again...

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— Nisar Khan (@iNisarKhan) February 4, 2013

San Fransisco got to the endzone for the first time halfway through the third quarter with a good TD pass, but some lack luster defending by Baltimore and poor tackling. Good balance by Crabtree to get to the endzone, and it put following the conversion put a 15 point margin between the teams with one and a half quarters of regulation time remaining.

San Fransisco had the opportunity to gain further ground on the margin, with Flacco getting sacked on third down, and they went on to get the touchdown. Following the conversion, only 8 points were between Baltimore and San Fransisco, things were to get dramatic. This game was intense.

The power cut seemed to have drained the momentum and focus of the Baltimore Ravens, as they played sloppy and turned the ball over yet again, surely the would not throw it away?

MOMENTUM. HAS. SHIFTED.
— ESPN (@espn) February 4, 2013

When San Fransisco hit a field goal, they put themselves within 5 points, and as the third quarter drew to a close, NFL fans were expectant of something very special.

One Quarter to go. A season's worth of hard work on the line, who takes it home? #SB47
— Nisar Khan (@iNisarKhan) February 4, 2013

The Ravens extended their lead to 31 - 23 following a good 19-yard field goal by Justin Tucker, they edged closer to the Championship...

A touchdown run by QB Kaepernick bought the 49ers within 2 with a quick run from the agile quarter back, but they missed the conversion, and another opportunity opened up for Baltimore again.

On a scale of one to crazy, this game is OUTRAGEOUS.
— ESPN (@espn) February 4, 2013

 Baltimore got 5 points ahead at 34 - 29, following a 5 and a half minute drive with a field goal to finish it off. It was now crunch time for the 49ers, would they deliver? The Championship was on the line.... The SuperBowl has came down to the last 5 minutes. TENSE.

With TWO MINUTES left of regulation, Baltimore lead by 5 points, and 49ers were dangerously close, under 10 yards to the end zone, Baltimore would have to defend well, because a TD for San Fransisco would put them in the lead with over 1 minute left.

Some great defence forced two incompletes by 49ers, and Baltimore got the ball back. It was a pivotal turnover for the Ravens and the 49ers hopes were down. Baltimore were trying to drive it upfield, with just a minute remaining.

Tense decisions were being made with just 4 seconds left, as Baltimore prepared to kick it away with 4 seconds remaining in the last play of the game. As it was kicked to the 49ers, they ran up the field, but went down, and the pitch was invaded by the Baltimore team as they celebrated their triumph.

And as the whistle was blown, the NFL season came to an end, with Baltimore Ravens winning the Championship 34 - 31! Emotions were running high, as the 49ers reflected on their tragic loss, meanwhile the Ravens embraced their glory, as Ray Lewis' career came to an epic end. There was no better way to end a career for Ray Lewis, an amazing career ending in an amazing way, that being winning the SuperBowl. "The SuperBowl belongs to Baltimore"

What a season for Baltimore, a huge rollercoaster ride, saying goodbye to their legendary linebacker Ray Lewis, who finishes his epic career on a high, what a night. What a way to end the season. There's only one word to describe this, phenomenal.

Baltimore Ravens 34 - 31 San Fransico 49ers 
THE SUPERBOWL BELONGS TO THE RAVENS
WHAT A SEASON. 

What a great night. It was totally worth staying up till 4am for, the SuperBowl is a sporting spectacle that always delivers, like tonight. There was the drama, with the lights going out, and of course some great performances a long with an excellent football match. The BALTIMORE RAVENS are your NFL Champions, what an amazing end to an amazing season, it has given us many highs and lows...  What a night, what a SuperBowl! Ray Lewis goes out on top with the Ravens, history is made, the Ravens win SuperBowl 47 - EPIC. Onto the next season...