Ross Munnelly looked to have kicked Justin McNulty’s side into a three-point lead when this effort appeared to sail between the posts, hit the back stanchion and bounce back out in to play.
But none of the officials signalled for a point and after consulting with his umpires, referee Joe McQuillan ruled that the ball had not gone over the bar and gave a wide instead.
VIDEO: The point that wasn't from Sunday's Division 2 game between Derry and Laois
THIS OFFICIATING CONTROVERSY left Laois stumped in Sunday’s National Football League Division 2 defeat to Derry.
Ross Munnelly looked to have kicked Justin McNulty’s side into a three-point lead when this effort appeared to sail between the posts, hit the back stanchion and bounce back out in to play.
But none of the officials signalled for a point and after consulting with his umpires, referee Joe McQuillan ruled that the ball had not gone over the bar and gave a wide instead.
Here’s the point in real-time (h/t Leinster Express):
YouTube Credit: laoisanalyser
And here it is broken down in stills:
Watch the umpire on the right of the goal — he thought it was over the bar and reached for his flag but then had second thoughts.
YouTube Credit: laoisanalyser
Derry went on to win 1-17 to 2-11.
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