Fans raging as 'ghost goal' fires Dublin to massive Championship win
Dublin's Leinster Hurling Championship victory over Wexford has been marred by controversy after Sean Currie's 50th minute goal was allowed to stand despite the ball appearing to not cross the line.
Currie's 50th minute penalty was saved by Wexford keeper before being scrambled off the line by Mark Fanning, with aerial TV coverage of the incident appearing to show that the ball clearly didn't cross the line.
Despite referee Michael Kennedy and his linesman being so close to the goal-line, the referee opted to award the goal much to the disappointment of Wexford fans and players.
The goal gave Dublin a massive boost and within three minutes, the hosts had notched two more goals and were well on their way to picking up a massive win in the Leinster Championship.
Understandably, many fans have been left fuming by the decision to award the goal and have taken to social media to voice their frustrations.
"A scandalous decision," said one fan, while a number of others wondered how neither the referee nor the linesman could have made the correct decision with the ball being so clearly not over the line.
"Was never a goal was on the line poor ref decision has flipped this game totally," wrote another fan, while another posted "Completely changed the game. It's ridiculous it's always a referee decision being talked about after every game."
"No clue why the ref gave it rather then letting umpire in better position make the call, game has flipped on its head now."
Dublin eventually went on to win the game by four points on a scoreline of 3-26 to 4-19.
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