A star is born as 49ers produce thrilling finale

IT BEGAN as one of the worst NFL games anybody in the 80,000-strong crowd is likely to have seen, but ended with a thrilling finish and the possible emergence of a new star.

A star is born as 49ers produce thrilling finale
Tue, 02 Nov, 2010 - 00:00
Ian Parker

The San Francisco 49ers rallied to beat the Denver Broncos 24-16 behind an inspiring second-half performance from stand-in quarterback Troy Smith at Wembley on Sunday.

When the teams headed to the locker rooms with San Francisco nursing a 3-0 lead, fans were instantly trying to forget an insipid opening half an hour.

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