GAA: Naomh Muire are feeling aggrieved this evening after a second-half goal which was initially awarded by the referee, was then controversially ruled out by the umpire.
With game all square at the time, and nothing between the sides – it would’ve been a huge score for Eamon O’Boyle’s side, but the umpire instructed referee Martin Coll to rule it out, which was met by dismay from Naomh Muire players.
In truth, a draw was a fair result as these two teams served up an entertaining game of football in glorious conditions at The Banks.
A first-half goal from Paddy McCafferty got Naomh Muire up and running, but Malin hit back with a remarkable team goal involving several players.
It was as good a goal as you’ll likely to see in this year’s Donegal SFC.
Naomh Muire were lively though, and were more ruthless in front of the posts and led by two points at the interval.
In the second-half both teams exchanged scores, with Jack Boyle, Sean ‘Point’ Gallagher and Paddy McCafferty performing well for the hosts.
The Malin charge was being led by the inspirational Brendan McLaughlin who scored a succession of fantastic points to edge Malin in front.
It took a late, late point from Jack Boyle to ensure the hosts earned a deserved share of the spoils.
However, after the final whistle some Naomh Muire players were fuming, after what they deemed as a perfectly good goal was sensationally disallowed by the umpire.
Naomh Muire and Malin are now both on three points at the top of the group.
Malin host Glenfin next weekend, while Naomh Muire know if they can avoid defeat away to Mac Cumhaills that will ensure their passage to the last eight.
Final score: Naomh Muire 1-08 Malin 1-08
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