O’Connor backing Donaghy after slice of bad luck

Jack O’Connor defended Kieran Donaghy after his misdirected kick allowed Mayo back into yesterday’s Division 1 semi-final.

With three minutes of normal time left, the Kingdom star attempted a long cross-field kick in front of the Kerry goal, only for it to screw off his right boot and into the path of Alan Dillon.

The Mayo forward was brought down by Paul Galvin and Pat Harte drove the penalty past Brendan Kealy.