The Real Reason Hawk-Eye Wasn't Used For The Ladies Final
Dublin will not be appealing yesterday's loss to Cork in the All Ireland Ladies football final.
A statement issued on Monday afternoon read: "Dublin Players, Management and Executive congratulate Cork on winning the 2016 Senior All-Ireland final.
We wish it to be noted that we are very disappointed that the score error could not be rectified on the field of play and we will focus our efforts to require that LGFA put processes in place so that no other team is subjected to such a situation.
Dublin LGFA will be making no further comment on this issue."
The LFGA have come under criticism after the controversial end to the game. Cork secured their 11th title in 12 years with a 1-7 to 1-6 win at Croke Park.
The game though really ended in a draw, a Carla Rowe point was wrong signaled as a wide by the umpire in the first half.
Replays from TG4 clearly showed that the ball was inside the post, and that the umpire has erred by declaring it a miss.
The LGFA have explained the reason behind their decision not to use the score detection system:
“A meeting took place earlier this Summer to discuss Hawkeye. The decision was taken not to use the system as it was not available at every ground in every match played throughout the championship.
“In the interests of having a level playing field for all competing counties the decision was taken not to use Hawkeye.”
Greg McGonigle felt that in the interest of fairness a replay would be needed. The scorer of the point that wasn't allowed labelled the decision as a disgrace.