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Feb 2, 2014 at 11.30pm UK at ​MetLife Stadium
Seattle Seahawks
43-8
Denver Broncos
FT
8
Q1
0
Lynch (12:08), Smith (3:36)
14
Q2
0
Harvin (15:00), Kearse (2:58)
14
Q3
8
Thomas (0:03)
Baldwin (11:45)
7
Q4
0

In Pictures: Super Bowl XLVIII Live: Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos

Live coverage of Super Bowl XLVIII from MetLife Stadium in New York City, where the Seattle Seahawks take on the Denver Broncos.

Welcome to live coverage of Super Bowl XLVIII from MetLife Stadium in New York City, where the Seattle Seahawks take on the Denver Broncos.

We'll have pictures throughout the night from the game, including match action, the half-time show and the winners lifting the trophy.

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks and opposite number John Fox of the Denver Broncos attend a Super Bowl XLVIII head coach joint press conference at the Rose Theater on Friday night© Getty Images
Head coaches Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks and John Fox of the Denver Broncos in a pre-game interview together on Friday in New York City.

Queen Latifah sings 'America the Beatiful' prior to the Seattle Seahawks taking on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Queen Latifah sings 'America the Beautiful' prior to the match.

Running back Knowshon Moreno of the Denver Broncos recovers the ball in the endzone for a safety against the Seattle Seahawks on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Following a mistake in the Denver offense, running back Knowshon Moreno recovers the ball in the endzone, conceding a safety to begin the game.

Wide receiver Percy Harvin #11 of the Seattle Seahawks runs the ball against strong safety Duke Ihenacho #33 of the Denver Broncos  on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Percy Harvin makes a run down the sideline as the Seahawks move downfield.

Steven Hauschka #4 of the Seattle Seahawks kicks a 31-yard field goal in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Steven Hauschka kicks for three points, extending the early Seattle lead to five points.

Wide receiver Doug Baldwin #89 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a reception in the first quarter against cornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Doug Baldwin hauls in the game's first big passing play - taking in a 37 yard reception from Russell Wilson's lob.

Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse #15 of the Seattle Seahawks tries to make a catch against outside linebacker Nate Irving #56 of the Denver Broncos on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Jermaine Kearse is so close to scoring the first touchdown of the match, but linebacker Nate Irving makes a vital play and the pass is incomplete.

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos throws an interception during the first quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Peyton Manning throws the first interception of the match, nestling a pass into the hands of the (unseen) Kam Chancellor.

Actor Hugh Jackman (L) and former NFL player Kurt Warner attend the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Pregame Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Actor Hugh Jackman chats to former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner on the sidelines.

Running back Marshawn Lynch #24 of the Seattle Seahawks hands ball over after scoring a one yard touchdown against the Denver Broncos on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Marshawn Lynch gets into the endzone for the Seahawks, opening up a 15-point advantage. Things are hotting up.

Outside linebacker Malcolm Smith #53 of the Seattle Seahawks runs back an interception off quarterback Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Malcolm Smith runs the ball in for another Seattle score after an interception after Peyton Manning's pass is tipped.

Outside linebacker Malcolm Smith #53 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates his 69-yard touchdown with teammates after intercepting a pass against the Denver Broncos on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Smith celebrates his 'pick six' touchdown in the endzone, while the Broncos stand around wondering what has happened.

Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos leads his offense from the field on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
A dejected-looking Manning leads his offensive unit from the field following a more than disappointing first half.

A young Denver Broncos fan pictured at half time of the Super Bowl on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
A young Denver fan crying during the half-time break. He had hoped that this would be the best day of his life. Any chance it still might be?

Bruno Mars performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Bruno Mars begins his half-time set.

Bruno Mars performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Mars continues to delight the crowd with his all-singing, all-dancing performance.

Wide receiver Percy Harvin of the Seattle Seahawks returns the second half kickoff for 87 yards during Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Nightmare start to the second period for the Broncos, as Harvin travels 87 yards to return the kickoff for a touchdown.

Wide receiver Percy Harvin #11 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates his 2nd half kickoff return during the third quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Harvin is mobbed on the sidelines following his touchdown. Surely, he has just sealed the game for the Seahawks?

Wide receiver Jermaine Kearse #15 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a 23 yard touchdown during Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Now Jermaine Kearse gets in on the act. After two spins away from Broncos defenders, the wideout goes into the endzone to take his side onto 36 points.

Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos scores on a 14 yard pass during Super Bowl XLVIII against the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Denver finally get in on the act, with Demaryius Thomas breaking their duck and taking in a 14-yard touchdown pass from Manning.

Seattle Seahawks fans including Lynnsey Sturgeon (C) react while watching their team play the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl at 95 Slide, a sports bar in Seattle on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
These are the scenes in a bar called '95 Slide in Seattle'. Understandably, they look pretty happy with how things have played out tonight.

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks reacts in the fourth quarter against the the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Seahawks coach Pete Carroll celebrates another touchdown, this time from Doug Baldwin.

Cornerback Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks is helped off the field during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Slightly sour ending to the game for Richard Sherman, who is escorted from the field due to injury. That said, I think it's safe to presume that he will play a central role during the post-game celebrations!

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos sits on the ground in the fourth quarter while taking on the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Manning sits on the deck after being grounded once more by the relentless Seattle defensive unit. He hasn't enjoyed one minute of his night.

Tight end Zach Miller #86 of the Seattle Seahawks dumps Gatorade on head coach Pete Carroll in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014
Carroll takes a traditional soaking from tightend Zach Miller.

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos congratulates quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks on their 43-8 win on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Veteran Manning congratulates his opposite number Wilson on his Super Bowl victory. Will Wilson's night end with the MVP award?

MetLife Stadium is shown after the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
The MetLife Stadium is filled with streamers and tape to celebrate the Seattle Seahawks winning Super Bowl XLVIII.

Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos walks off the field after their 43-8 loss to the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Meanwhile, Manning vacates the field. He looks both stunned and upset, and it's hard not to feel for him tonight.

The Seahawks mascots celebrates during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
The Seahawks mascot celebrates the win, as we await the presentation of the Vince Lombardi Trophy.

Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII  on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
And here is Wilson, holding the Super Bowl Trophy aloft. When interviewed, he made it clear that this was a true team effort, and that he was proud of his teammates tonight.

Outside linebacker and Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith #53 of the Seattle Seahawks holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Outside linebacker Malcolm Smith is named Super Bowl XLVIII MVP. The seventh-round Draft pick had nine tackles and one interception returned for a touchdown to help his side to victory tonight. A quick look on Twitter suggests that Smith was anywhere between 100 and 250-1 to win the award pre-game tonight.

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after their 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
Carroll gets his hands on the trophy now. A complete revamp of this Seattle team under the head coach has seen them go from also-rans to champions in just four years.

Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks is interviewed while celebrating after Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014© Getty Images
And so, the Seahawks players, coaches and management are surrounded by their families and the media as they celebrate their victory in New York. Celebrations will surely continue long into the night on both coasts of the country.

Thank you for joining us here on Sports Mole, and we hope that you enjoyed the images from tonight's NFL season finale.

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Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates with the Vince Lombardi trophy after defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII  on February 2, 2014
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