Biarritz 19-23 Munster: The French side stun Munster as Sereli Bobo scores a controversial try in the third minute Munster are able to respond through the boot of Ronan O'Gara after replays show Bobo's foot was in touch The Irish side are spurred on by over 50,000 fans who manage to create an incredible atmosphere in the Millennium Stadium Munster finally break through after several probing attacks - Trevor Halstead squirming over to score in the 17th minute The stadium erupts as Peter Stringer darts across the line to score Munster's second try eight minutes from half-time O'Gara strokes Munster into a 20-10 lead shortly after the break with another penalty as Biarritz feel the pressure Dimitri Yachvili hauls Biarritz back into the match with a series of penalties but he is unable to break Munster's resolve Munster survive late Biarritz pressure in the closing seconds before the referee's whistle sparks wild Irish celebrations Previous disappointments are forgotten as Anthony Foley lifts the Heineken Cup for the first time in Munster's history Stringer is deservedly named man of the match after his inspirational display helps the Munster men secure victory
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