Agony and ecstasy: was referee correct to blow final whistle in dramatic finale to Kerry final?

Celebrations and consternation at the death in Kerry minor football final as St Kieran's claim title despite the protestations of Austin Stacks

CELEBRATIONS: St Kieran's Captain Michael Horgan and team mates after their dramatic Kerry MFC final win. Pic: Domnick Walsh

YOU NEED to be of a certain vintage to understand what a Clive Thomas moment is, but those attending Monday night's thrilling Kerry MFC in Tralee will certainly understand and empathise. 

The British referee (in)famously blew the final whistle in a 1978 World Cup game between Brazil and Sweden just as the Brazilians were turning an injury-tie corner into the net for what they believed to be the winner.