HomeFootballEamonn Sweeney: Referee takes centre stage as Cork robbed of replay after...

Eamonn Sweeney: Referee takes centre stage as Cork robbed of replay after thrilling All-Ireland SHC final duel

Date:

Related stories

spot_imgspot_img

Talking point

Robbie O’Flynn of Cork shoots wide late in extra time whilst under pressure from Conor Leen and David McInerney of Clare

Cork were robbed of an All-Ireland final replay by the worst end-of-game refereeing decision since Joe Sheridan’s goal against Louth was allowed in the 2010 Leinster football final.

Conor Leen clearly pulled Robbie O’Flynn’s jersey in the last seconds of extra-time as the Cork sub shot for a levelling point. But Limerick referee Johnny Murphy decided not to award a free. One of the greatest seasons in hurling history ended on the sour note of a wrong decision.

- Never miss a story with notifications

- Gain full access to our premium content

- Browse free from up to 5 devices at once

Latest stories

spot_img