Top marks as Kelly gets crucial calls correct

Just as referees’ performances are open to criticism when it’s deserved, they should be praised when it’s due.

Barry Kelly’s display yesterday was a fine one. From the first minute when he correctly blew a free against Matthew O’Hanlon for a foul on Shane Dowling, he was on top of his game.

In the first half, David Breen was also correctly penalised for handling the ball three times.