The New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts compete for Super Bowl XLIV in Florida
Carrie Underwood belts out the American national anthem shortly before kick-off
The Saints strike the first blow and win the coin toss. Emmitt Smith, inducted to the Hall of Fame this week, does the honours
But the Colts get the first points on the board after a 38-yard field-goal from 42 year-old Matt Stover
And things get worse for the Saints when Colts receiver Pierre Garcon breaks free for a touchdown to make it 10-0 to Indianapolis at the end of the first quarter
Dwight Freeney (right) shows why the Colts were so desperate to get him fit for the game as he sacks Saints quarterback Drew Brees
The Saints cap off a short drive with a Garrett Hartley (l) 46-yard field-goal to reduce the Colts lead to seven points
As the Saints look to level the score, they go for a touchdown on fourth and goal rather than taking a simple field-goal. However, Colts linebacker Gary Brackett stops Saints running back Pierre Thomas
However, the Saints do manage to drag themselves back into contention as time expires in the first half through a 46-yard Hartley field-goal, to make the score 10-6 to the Colts
The Who rock the crowd with a typically exuberant performance at half-time
As the second half begins, the Saints recover an onside kick and score after a remarkable drive results in a touchdown for Pierre Thomas to put the Saints in the lead for the first time in the game, 13-10
But the Colts fire back immediately and regain the lead, with Peyton Manning leading a 76-yard drive in just over five minutes which finishes with a short Joseph Addai run for a touchdown, to make it 17-13
Garrett Hartley steps up to hit his third 40+ yard field-goal to bring the Saints back to within one point of the Colts after a 37-yard drive
After Matt Stover misses a field-goal attempt for the Colts, the imperious Drew Brees leads a 59-yard drive that ends with Jeremy Shockey catching a two-yard pass for a touchdown. The Saints lead by five with under five minutes left to play
Just as it seems as though the Colts are going to level the game, Peyton Manning throws an interception and watches on in horror as it is returned for a 74-yard touchdown by Tracey Porter to give the Saints a 31-17 lead with only several minutes remaining
The interception proves to be crucial as the Colts fail to score the required two touchdowns, and Saints coach Sean Payton gets the traditional Gatorade bath in celebration
Manning, who grew up in New Orleans as his father played quarterback for the Saints, leaves the field disconsolate after tasting Super Bowl defeat for the first time
Drew Brees is named MVP after posting incredible numbers, and he celebrates with his young son Baylen
Drew Brees kisses the Vince Lombardi Trophy as coach Sean Payton - the man who brought Brees to New Orleans- looks on
A Super Bowl win confirms that the already very popular Drew Brees is now a hero to the city of New Orleans
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