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Saturday, 20 May 2006, 14:54 GMT 15:54 UK

Heineken Cup final photos

Sereli Bobo scores for Biarritz early on
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Biarritz 19-23 Munster: The French side stun Munster as Sereli Bobo scores a controversial try in the third minute

Ronan O'Gara slots over Munster's first penalty
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Munster are able to respond through the boot of Ronan O'Gara after replays show Bobo's foot was in touch

Munster fans generate a wonderful atmosphere
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The Irish side are spurred on by over 50,000 fans who manage to create an incredible atmosphere in the Millennium Stadium

Trevor Halstead scores Munster's opening try despite the presence of Biarritz's defence
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Munster finally break through after several probing attacks - Trevor Halstead squirming over to score in the 17th minute

Peter Stringer dives over to score Munster's second try
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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
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O'Gara strokes Munster into a 20-10 lead shortly after the break with another penalty as Biarritz feel the pressure

Dimitri Yachvili makes a break for Biarritz
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Dimitri Yachvili hauls Biarritz back into the match with a series of penalties but he is unable to break Munster's resolve

Munster's players celebrate the European Cup victory
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Munster survive late Biarritz pressure in the closing seconds before the referee's whistle sparks wild Irish celebrations

Munster's captain Anthony Foley lifts the trophy
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Previous disappointments are forgotten as Anthony Foley lifts the Heineken Cup for the first time in Munster's history

Stringer admires the Heineken Cup
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Stringer is deservedly named man of the match after his inspirational display helps the Munster men secure victory


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