Giants top Dolphins 13-10 in London

By Michael Kahn

LONDON (Reuters) - The New York Giants held off a late rally from the winless Miami Dolphins at London's Wembley Stadium for a 13-10 win on Sunday in the NFL's first regular season game outside North America.

Giants quarterback Eli Manning scampered for a 10-yard touchdown in the second quarter as both teams struggled to generate much offense in slippery conditions that led to seven fumbles and a missed field goal by each team.

Miami responded late when quarterback Cleo Lemon connected with wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. for a touchdown with less than two minutes remaining but the onside kick attempt dribbled out of bounds and New York was able to run out the clock.

The injury-ravaged Dolphins, who have now lost all eight games this season, are off the worst start in the franchise's 42-year history. The Giants are 6-2 after winning six in a row.

The game at the new 90,000-seat stadium in northwest London was the first regular season NFL match-up played outside North America as part of the league's push to find new fans and expand its marketing base.

New York piled up 238 yards with running back Brandon Jacobs leading the way with 131 yards on 23 carries. The Dolphins outgained New York with 254 yards but could not move the ball when it counted.

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"The opportunities were there. We just didn't make the most of them," Dolphins head coach Cam Cameron told reporters.