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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘Picture perfect audio' – Watch RTE pair Morrissey & Mullane lose their minds commentating on Tipperary wonder goal
THERE was an understandable momentary pausing of the "No cheering the press box" rule when Oisin O'Donoghue unleashed a wonder strike past Eoin Murphy. Just like viewers nationwide, 2 Even Kilkenny icon Henry Shefflin looked like he appreciated the top corner finish 2 Morrissey and Mullane's radio commentary is as fun to watch as it is to listen back to The clip was shared on The Sunday Game's Samuel hailed: "John Mullane just brings a passion to commentary on hurling. His natural gra for the game comes out." Similarly, Lurlene added: "I listened to it on the radio! Picture perfect audio portrait of what was happening." Des Cahill, Shane McGrath and Read More On GAA Caitriona praised: "Pure gold!!! Shane Mcg reaction in the background. Magical day!" There was a comparable scene Both TV pundits as well as neutral observer Ursula Jacob acknowledged that That slightly contentious decision has been completely overshadowed by another controversial moment however. Most read in GAA Hurling Human error was responsible for the scoreboard incorrectly awarding Tipperary an extra point from the 70th minute onwards. Crucially, referee James Owen did not make the same mistake. But Kilkenny players have a right to feel aggrieved considering they chased a goal unnecessarily thinking their deficit was then four points rather than three. RTE pundits weigh in on scoreboard controversy that marred Tipperary's dramatic win over Kilkenny While Kilkenny then had two attacks where firstly Eoin Cody and secondly John Donnelly needlessly went for goal from long-range. Joe Canning outlined how Kilkenny's players clearly forced the issue as they felt they were in a bigger hole than they were in actuality. Speaking about them thinking they were initially down by four immediately after McGrath's phantom point, he emphasized: "Psychologically that's huge because then you feel you have to get a goal and a point. "When you're only two points down you're thinking we can tap one over and then try and win the puck-out so you can tap another one over. "So for Kilkenny's players, psychologically, chasing three points (that late on) is way different from chasing two points." Later on in the programme Canning returned to just how vital Robert Doyle's goal-line block from Donnelly's rasping effort had been. The Galway great added: "He's lucky because if they got that goal at the end of the match, Kilkenny would've won by the referee. "Kilkenny would've been a point up yet everybody in the stadium would've thought it was a drawn match. So he saved the GAA I'd say!" GAA INVESTIGATION The GAA have launched an investigation after the incident marred what was an otherwise incredible occasion. In a statement last night, Croke Park chiefs are awaiting referee Owen's match report to get to the bottom of the confusion. It said: '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 referees report in order to establish how the initial mistake occurred."
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Saved the GAA' – RTE pundits weigh in on scoreboard controversy that marred Tipperary's dramatic win over Kilkenny
THE Sunday Game's pundits dove into the scoreboard controversy that marred the ending of a thriller between Tipperary and Kilkenny. After a ding-dong battle it Advertisement 3 A wide on 70 minutes by Noel McGrath was registered on the scoreboard as a point 3 Tipperary legend Brendan Cummins doesn't expect Kilkenny to lodge an appeal Credit: @TheSundayGame 3 Joe Canning spoke about how much of a mentality shift there is between trailing by four as opposed to three points Credit: @TheSundayGame However, in This was because a wide by Noel McGrath was But the Cats can still feel aggrieved as their players would've been working off the scoreboard which added an unnecessary sense of panic to their play as they felt they had to chase a goal. While analysing how the confusion arose, Brendan Cummins noted that one umpire put his hand up to catch the sliotar as McGrath's shot went just wide while the other official signalled it was wide. Advertisement Read More On GAA Kilkenny then had two attacks where firstly Eoin Cody and secondly John Donnelly needlessly went for goal from long-range. Joe Canning then outlined how Kilkeny's players clearly forced the issue as they felt they were in a bigger hole than they were in actuality. Speaking about them thinking they were initially down by four immediately after McGrath's phantom point, he emphasized: "Psychologically that's huge because then you feel you have to get a goal and a point. "When you're only two points down you're thinking we can tap one over and then try and win the puck-out so you can tap another one over. Advertisement Most read in GAA Hurling "So for Kilkenny's players, psychologically, chasing three points (that late on) is way different from chasing two points." Later on in the programme Canning returned to just how vital Robert Doyle's goal-line block from Donnelly's rasping effort had been. RTE viewers loved Noel McGrath's post-match interview from accidental F-bomb to hilarious gag The Galway great added: "He's lucky because if they got that goal at the end of the match, Kilkenny would've won by the referee. "Kilkenny would've been a point up yet everybody in the stadium would've thought it was a drawn match. So he saved the GAA I'd say!" Advertisement The GAA have launched an investigation after the incident marred what was an otherwise incredible occasion. In a statement last night, Croke Park chiefs are awaiting referee Owen's match report to get the bottom of the confusion. It said: '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 referees report in order to establish how the initial mistake occurred." Advertisement LYNG GRACIOUS Meanwhile Kilkenny boss Derek Lyng had no complaints over the result, and admitted that shipping four goals against their old foes was the killer blow. He said: "I think when you concede three before half-time, you're always going to be under pressure. We started the game very well. "We were managing the game pretty well to that point and maybe a sense of panic when the first goal went in. I'm not sure. 'But credit to our players, I thought they responded really well, particularly in the second half. It looked like we got control of the game again. Advertisement 'But conceding the fourth goal, you're going to have to do an awful lot to win a semi-final when you concede four. "If I was asked before the game if we hit 30 points, we would have said we wouldn't have been too far off it. Unfortunately, just a few too many let in at the other side.'
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
GAA issue statement after utter confusion over score at end of semi-final
There will not be a replay of the Tipp-Kilkenny All-Ireland semi-final DESPITE the fact there was absolute confusion at the end of today's All-Ireland 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.
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
GAA confirm scoreboard error in Tipperary v Kilkenny semi
The GAA have clarified the correct scoreline as Tipperary 4-20 Kilkenny 0-30 from today's All-Ireland SHC semi-final. After Oisín O'Donoghue's 70th minute goal put Tipperary three points ahead, 4-20 to 0-29, a Noel McGrath point effort was waved wide by an umpire. However, it was recorded as a point on the scoreboard. Following Jordan Molloy's point in the second minute of additional time to bring Kilkenny's total to 30, Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng was of the understanding that the margin was three points when it was in fact two. 'I had three, I thought it was three,' he said. Kilkenny chased a goal in the dying stages when in fact they could have aimed for points to force extra-time – John Donnelly had a goal attempt denied by Robert Doyle on the goal-line. In the immediate aftermath of the game, GAA sources stated afterwards that the scoreline was 4-21 to 0-30 in Tipperary's favour. However, they have since corrected it to one point less for the winning side. The GAA said they are waiting on referee James Owens's report to ascertain exactly where the confusion arose. The Kilkenny County Board have been contacted by the Irish Examiner for comment on the matter. A statement on the GAA website read: "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 referees report in order to establish how the initial mistake occurred."
