Douglas title joy turns sour as referee declares stalemate

Austin Stacks 1-11 Douglas 2-8

Douglas title joy turns sour as referee declares stalemate
Mon, 22 Dec, 2003 - 00:00
Bob Lester

In a lively and always competitive decider, everyone in the ground, including rivals Austin Stacks, felt that Douglas had won an absorbing contest 2-9 to 1-11 to claim their first title.

Stacks selector Mikey Sheehy congratulated Douglas on their victory. Douglas jumped for joy. But when referee Kelly signalled extra-time after ‘a draw’, confusion reigned.

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