GAA issue statement after utter confusion over score at end of semi-final
When the final whistle sounded, the scoreboard credited Tipp with 4-21 - the mistake seemingly made on the scoreboard when Noel McGrath was credited for a point by the scoreboard operator.
However, no white flag was raised.
Instead Kilkenny played on, thinking they were four points in arrears. Instead they were only down by three and ended up losing by two.
However, twice they opted to go for goals when they may have chanced points.
The GAA delivered a statement tonight: 'The GAA can confirm that the official score at the end of the Tipperary v Kilkenny GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final was 4-20 to 0-30.
'The GAA acknowledges there was confusion over the final score. The CCCC is awaiting the full referee's report in order to establish how the initial mistake occurred.'
There is no opportunity for Kilkenny to appeal as the ref didn't signal a point for McGrath's effort. Nor is there precedence for a replay. So the result stands and Tipp will appear in the final against Cork in a fortnight's time.
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