While Donegal had no qualms about the end result last night as they fell to defeat to Galway, there were more than a few quibbles about some of referee Anthony Nolan’s decisions.
The decision, in particular, to give Michael Murphy a black card in the eighth minute of the second half drew howls of derision from the already-frustrated Donegal support.
Michael Murphy carries the fight to Galway during Saturday’s game. Photo Evan Logan
Murphy was black carded for this challenge on Galway forward Shane Walsh – and Donegal were down to 14 men as their full compliment of substitutes was already on.
Donegal lost heavily 4-17 to 0-14 and the decision had no bearing on the outcome – but it certainly appeared harsh on the Glenswilly man…
Tags:Michael Murphy's black card. That's right, his game is over for THIS challenge… pic.twitter.com/VxxOxVXa1F
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