The game, which was mainly made up of advertising breaks and a few songs from one of Russell Brand’s ex-girlfriend, hinged on a call from Seattle’s centre-back Wilson who decided to pass from a free kick instead of running towards goal, allowing Brady’s butler to make the interception, although there was more than a hint of handball in the tackle.

Seattle had been leading the match up until that point, thanks in part to the plays of unknown receiver Chris Matthews who is on loan from FA Cup heroes Bradford City.

Among Matthews’ big moments was a home run late in the second half which levelled the teams at 14 all going into the third and fourth halves.

The build up to the game had been overshadowed by allegations that the Patriots had tampered with the balls, making them less like footballs and more like rugby balls, but for some unknown reason with laces.