Murphy’s controversial goal the difference for Mount Leinster Rangers

MOUNT Leinster Rangers captain Sean Michael Murphy scored a clever, controversial and ultimately a winning 55th-minute goal as the Borris side retained their Carlow SHC title with victory over south county neighbours St Mullins at Dr Cullen Park yesterday.

Murphy was some 25 metres from the St Mullins goal and well out to the left when a ball delivered from outfield by colleague Edward Coady hopped kindly for him.

The Rangers No 15 connected with the ball on the first hop, handball style, to send the sliotar bouncing into the St Mullins net.