Denver Broncos v Carolina Panthers
Daily Mail UK- SPORTS, 7 February 2016
Super Bowl 50 takes place in San Francisco when the Carolina Panthers face the Denver Broncos.
More than 160 million people worldwide are expected to be captivated by this NFL contest as the Panthers go in search for their first-ever Super Bowl, while Denver seek their third.
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TIME LINE;
HALF-TIME.....
01:19
Carolina Panthers 7 Denver Broncos 13 – Second Quarter
Newton finds Devin Funchess with a 40-year screamer. Clock is against the Panthers as Newton trucks it up once more. Olsen can't find a speculative pass towards the sideline. Graham Gano is out on the field as Ron Rivera's side look for the field goal before half-time.
01:07
Carolina Panthers 7 Denver Broncos 13 – Second Quarter
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart vaults over for a stunning touchdown
01:06
Carolina Panthers 7 Denver Broncos 13 – Second Quarter
Sloppy play from Manning as Kony Ealy makes an audacious intercept before setting off on a barnstorming run downfield.
01:02
Carolina Panthers 7 Denver Broncos 13 – Second Quarter
Six and a half minutes left in this second quarter. CJ Anderson barges past Luke Kuechley for a gain of 37. Not often you seen someone do that.
00:55
Sportsmail’s Peter Carline marvels at Norwood's punt return
So much for that. Jordan Norwood seemed to glide around the Panthers' special teamers there with his 61-yard punt return the longest punt in Super Bowl history. Would he have been caught had Mario Addison not been shoved in the back by Todd Davis?
00:54
Carolina Panthers 7 Denver Broncos 13 – Second Quarter
McManus sits in the pocket and fires the field goal straight down the middle. Norwood's scorching punt return was the catalyst for that three-pointer. The Broncos may feel they should have capitalised with a touchdown there, but settled for the field goal.
00:51
Carolina Panthers 7 Denver Broncos 10 – Second Quarter
Stunning run from Jordan Norwood sets up prime attacking platform for Broncos.
00:47
Sportsmail’s Peter Carline has an update
Ominous signs here for the Broncos. Ron Rivera may be out of challenges, but Carolina are hitting their stride. And here's the league MVP.
00:42
Carolina Panthers 7 Denver Broncos 10 – Second Quarter
Time to draw breath and take stock here at Levi's Stadium. Four minutes into the Second Quarter and it's the Broncos holding a slim three point lead. Play is back underway and Manning's pass in nearly intercepted by Josh Norman.
00:38
Carolina Panthers 7 Denver Broncos 10 – Second Quarter
Peyton Manning's Broncos raced into an early 10-0 lead before the Panthers comeback
00:35
Carolina Panthers 7 Denver Broncos 10 – Second Quarter
Touchdown Panthers! Jonathan Stewart vaults his way into the end with a spectacular effort. Now we have a game on our hands. Graham Gano added the extra point to complete an explosive start to the second quarter.
00:28
Carolina Panthers 0 Denver Broncos 10 – Second Quarter
Cam Newton finally decides to pin his ears back and blazes 20 metres downfield to secure 1st. Newton takes off on another run soon after but he's hustled out of bounds by the onrushing Von Miller.
00:23
Carolina Panthers 0 Denver Broncos 10 – First Quarter
Panthers need a good start here but no gain on the first play. Newton finds Brown for first down. That's first quarter finished. Took just short of an hour for that.
00:18
Carolina Panthers 0 Denver Broncos 10 – First Quarter
Silly play from Aqib Talib who is penalised for taunting
00:14
Sportsmail’s Peter Carline has an update from Santa Clara
Astonishing start from Denver, whose defense are carrying off where they left off against the Patriots. Von Miller is a force of nature.
How significant will that injury to Jonathan Stewart be? Cam throws to no-one again. This is not what many expected...
00:13
Cam Newton has had a nervy start at Levi's Stadium
00:11
Carolina Panthers 0 Denver Broncos 10 – First Quarter
Touchdown Broncos! Disastrous for Cam Newton. Vom Miller sacks the Panthers quarterback and then strips the ball before Malik Jackson Jackson pounces on the loose ball in the end zone for the first touchdown of the game. Hugh defence from Miller there.
00:07
Rivera's challenged is ruled out - Panthers lose a time out
Tough call for the Panthers there. Cotchery's catch is ruled as incomplete. Seemed like a tough call there.
00:04
Sportsmail’s Peter Carline has been impressed with the Panthers defence
Thomas Davis and Luke Kuechly showing why they are one of the most complete linebacking duo there. But Denver regain momentum after their punt with a solid tackle on Ted Ginn Jr from Kayvon Webster.
00:03
Carolina Panthers 0 Denver Broncos 3 – First Quarter
Second offensive possession for the Panthers coming up.
Newton sends a rocket of a pass downfield but Cotchery fumbles the catch. Panthers coach Ron Rivera has thrown the red flat onto the pitch, however. Rivera is challenging the ruling of an incomplete pass.
23:56
Sportsmail’s Peter Carline on that first Panthers attack
Carolina punt on their opening drive after being behind for the first time during this blistering postseason. Over to The Sheriff...
23:54
Carolina Panthers 0 Denver Broncos 3 – First Quarter
Denver's defense smothers the first Panthers attack of the game.
23:52
Carolina Panthers 0 Denver Broncos 3 – First Quarter
Stewart fights for two but is muscled out of it by the Broncos defense.
23:49
Sportsmail’s Peter Carline has been impressed with Manning's early showing
You heard it here second: Peyton Manning is BACK. Solid opening drive. Wonder how Thomas Davis's arm is.
23:49
Carolina Panthers 0 Denver Broncos 3 – First Quarter
First blood for the Broncos with McManus' field goal. An impressive from Manning. Now, it's Cam Newton's turn to show what he can do.
23:47
Carolina Panthers 0 Denver Broncos 3 – First Quarter
Second, third and fourth for Broncos who take an early lead as Brandon McManus fires over a field goal.
23:44
Broncos looking sharp early on
First run of the game for CJ Anderson who makes seven metres with a strong drive. Denver's offense looking sharp early on here.
23:40
We're underway at Levi's Stadium!
A gain of 18 on first down as Peyton Manning picks out Owen Daniels on the first play. Great start for the Broncos.
23:31
Lady Gaga belts out 'The Star Spangled Banner' prior to kick-off
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