New England 17-21 New York Giants: A capacity crowd of around 70,000 pack out the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI
New England 17-21 New York Giants: The Giants score the first touchdown when Victor Cruz collects Eli Manning's perfect two-yard pass
New England 17-21 New York Giants: But the Patriots open up a 17-9 lead after touchdowns from Danny Woodhead and Aaron Hernandez (above)
New England 17-21 New York Giants: Madonna wowed the crowds in Indianapolis with a theatrical half-time show
New England 17-21 New York Giants: Scottish-born kicker Lawrence Tynes hit two crucial field goals for the New York Giants
New England 17-21 New York Giants: Mario Manningham's exceptional catch at the beginning of the fourth quarter was the start of the winning drive
New England 17-21 New York Giants: Ahmad Bradshaw stumbles into the endzone for the bizarre, and ultimately match-winning, touchdown
New England 17-21 New York Giants: Tom Brady's last-gasp Hail Mary pass was not caught by Aaron Hernandez and the title is New York's
New England 17-21 New York Giants: Despite a record-breaking 16-straight pass completions, there is no fourth Super Bowl ring for Patriots quarterback Tom Brady
New England 17-21 New York Giants: Instead it is Giants quarterback Eli Manning who wins his second Super Bowl and his second MVP award
New England 17-21 New York Giants: New York coach Tom Coughlin was under pressure earlier this season but has now won two Super Bowls in four years
- Published6 February 2012
