The San Francisco 49ers have scored a late field goal to beat the Seattle Seahawks at Candlestick Park in the NFL.
The 49ers used the first quarter to build up a healthy six-point advantage over the Hawks, as Phil Dawson produced two field goals from 23 and 48 yards.
However, Marshawn Lynch put the Hawks ahead after completing an 11-yard run, before Steven Hauschka added the extra for his side, putting the score at 7-6.
Dawson came back for the 49ers in the second quarter by adding another field goal, before the Hawks extended their lead when Luke Willson caught Russell Wilson's 39-yard pass to bring the score to 14-9.
The 49ers were able to snatch a slender lead to take into the break as Vernon Davis caught hold of an eight-yard pass from Colin Kaepernick, leaving the score at 16-14 when half time was called.
The third quarter came and went without any additions to the scoreline. Kaepernick needed only two yards for a first down, but took too long and was brought down by Malcolm Smith.
However, the Hawks went 17-16 ahead with a field goal in the fourth quarter. Hauschka did not get the cleanest of contacts, but managed to get his 31-yard effort inside the left upright.
The 49ers were not finished, though, and Phil Dawson won the match with his fourth field goal, making no mistake from 22 yards.
Gary Peters
