Super Bowl for the ages, super fans react

The Eagles' first Super Bowl victory made for a memorable night in Minneapolis.

ByABC News
February 5, 2018, 5:16 PM

— -- What a game. ABC News was on the ground in Minneapolis for Super Bowl LII, an exciting shootout between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles.

PHOTO:ABC News' Michael Koenigs talks to NBA All-Star and Philadelphia Eagles fan Karl-Anthony Towns after Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis.
ABC News' Michael Koenigs talks to NBA All-Star and Philadelphia Eagles fan Karl-Anthony Towns after Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis.

The underdog Eagles managed to dethrone the reigning Super Bowl champion Patriots, 41-33.

PHOTO: A Patriots fan shows off his lucky beads at Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis.
A Patriots fan shows off his lucky beads at Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis.

On a day where temperatures were in the single digits, fans were thrilled to enter U.S. Bank Stadium to watch the action.

PHOTO: ABC News' Michael Huberman, a Patriots fans, nervously chews his nails during Super Bowl LII.
ABC News' Michael Huberman, a Patriots fans, nervously chews his nails during Super Bowl LII.

ABC News caught up with rabid fans from both teams, who traveled from the East Coast for a chance to witness their team win the Lombardi Trophy -- and for Eagles fans, the trip was well worth it.

PHOTO: Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders celebrate on the field after the conclusion of Super Bowl LII.
Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders celebrate on the field after the conclusion of Super Bowl LII.

Justin Timberlake's halftime performance drew raves from fans, and it was a prelude to a tense second half that came down to the final play.

PHOTO: A father and son embrace after the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII.
A father and son embrace after the Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LII.

After the game, black and green confetti showered the field as Eagles players and their families celebrated the first Super Bowl victory in franchise history.

Check out the video above.

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