Cork GAA officials sought clarity from referee over controversial hurling final moment

Cork GAA CEO Kevin O'Donovan has suggested that a goal should be worth four points in hurling. 

Robbie O'Flynn of Cork shoots wide late in extra time whilst under pressure from Conor Leen and David McInerney of Clare during All-Ireland hurling final. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Cork GAA officials spoke with referee Johnny Murphy at the end of the county’s All-Ireland hurling final defeat to clarify the circumstances around an incident late in the decider, county board CEO Kevin O’Donovan has revealed.

Cork’s bid to end their 19-year Liam MacCarthy famine came up one-point short in the extra-time defeat to Clare. It was an extra-time period that concluded in controversial fashion when Robbie O’Flynn, whilst having his shirt tugged from behind by Clare corner-back Conor Leen, sent his equalising effort at the Hill 16 end right and wide.