Ballyboden make most of Crokes’ misfortune
At O’Toole Park, Andrew Kerin’s goal entering injury-time helped Boden spring a surprise 2-9 to 0-12 win over last year’s beaten finalists.
However, the contest was mired in controversy with Kilmacud players and mentors furious with referee Brian O’Shea after he disallowed a goal. The game changed irrevocably in the 54 minute as Crokes, who led by 0-11 to 1-7, were denied what appeared a perfectly legitimate goal from Ross McGowan as he palmed the ball over the line after a clever pass from substitute David Campbell.
