LAST UPDATE | 4 Jul 2021
THE HURLING SIN bin rule was in the spotlight for today’s Munster semi-final as the decision against Clare’s Aidan McCarthy had a huge impact in shaping the outcome of the game.
McCarthy was sent to the line by referee James Owens for this foul on Tipperary’s Jake Morris. It came at a time when Clare were in front by 2-12 to 1-13 but when the Inagh-Kilnamona man rejoined the action, Tipperary had stormed ahead 3-17 to 2-14.
Aidan McCarthy was sin-binned for this challenge and a penalty was also given in the crucial moment in this game. Did you agree with the decision? pic.twitter.com/rxa0JAdwCd
— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) July 4, 2021
The decision attracted huge criticism as it occurred by the left sideline and did not appear a clearcut goalscoring opportunity. Clare fought back but ended up losing 3-22 to 2-21 as Tipperary booked a place in the Munster final on Sunday 18 July.
“I think the boos at the end of the game from the crowd is a reflection of what did happen,” said Clare manager Brian Lohan, when speaking to RTÉ afterwards.
“I don’t know. We’re just stunned with it. The rule is okay, it’s the interpretation is the issue.
“I’d say he’s probably the only person in the ground that thought it was a goalscoring opportunity.”
"Do I need to mention what everyone is talking about I presume? "The boos from the crowd were a reflection on happened."
— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) July 4, 2021
Brian Lohan spoke about the penalty decision which was a factor in Clare's defeat today. pic.twitter.com/wJO0eVkaZF
The Sunday Game pundit Jackie Tyrrell labelled the decision ‘a disgrace’ in the post-match analysis.
Jackie Tyrrell is not happy with the sin-bin rule after today's incident.
— The Sunday Game (@TheSundayGame) July 4, 2021
Throw it in the river is his verdict....
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