The fans were watching from Fiji, Hawaii, Scotland and even a hospital thanks to live streaming so it was only appropriate Napier Marist didn't let them down when they clinched the club's fourth Hawke's Bay premier men's title.
The Alexander Electric Napier Marist FC beat Duke of Gloucester Napier City Rovers 2-1 in the Park Island derby of the Computer Care Pacific Premiership on Saturday.
It was the first time Marist had lifted the soccer trophy since 2001 and, to add fizz to the accomplishment, they still have four rounds to go in the league.
"In the end we've done the job. We've won nine on the spin after losing in the first round when we were two points behind Rovers and Port Hill," said delighted Marist coach Jamie Dunning of a side who boast 12 wins, a draw and a loss to date.
They were trailing 1-0 on Saturday when midfielder Josh Murphy (in the golden boot race with 19) equalised 1-all, much to his relief after missing a penalty kick minutes earlier.