Antrim Hurling

[Jesusjones]

Cushendall players hit on the head 4 times. Including 1 player hit on the head off the ball. A point that both umpires called over the bar overruled by a linesman. Ref indicated 3 mins of injury time at the end of normal time, then played 4 mins in which St. John's got the 2 points to force extra time. Officials an absolute disgrace.

[Tony Baloney]

Cushendall players hit on the head 4 times. Including 1 player hit on the head off the ball. A point that both umpires called over the bar overruled by a linesman. Ref indicated 3 mins of injury time at the end of normal time, then played 4 mins in which St. John's got the 2 points to force extra time. Officials an absolute disgrace.

These things tend to even themselves out.

[Deerstalker]

Cushendall players hit on the head 4 times. Including 1 player hit on the head off the ball. A point that both umpires called over the bar overruled by a linesman. Ref indicated 3 mins of injury time at the end of normal time, then played 4 mins in which St. John's got the 2 points to force extra time. Officials an absolute disgrace.

A linesman overruling umpires is hardly a big shock, far better view in most cases

[NorthAntrimSaff]

This has not been surprising this year to be honest. Rossa had the chance to beat Cushendall first game out. They beat Carey who aren't at this level then were very poor v Loughgiel. A team who normally come into form this time of the year. The older players are getting older and they are relying on a lot of minors!

[gaelforce13]

Cushendall players hit on the head 4 times. Including 1 player hit on the head off the ball. A point that both umpires called over the bar overruled by a linesman. Ref indicated 3 mins of injury time at the end of normal time, then played 4 mins in which St. John's got the 2 points to force extra time. Officials an absolute disgrace.

Blaming referees and officials doesn't change the result. Every game has tough calls and moments that go either way — that's sport. What is disgraceful is a supporter from your own club striking the referee after the match. That crosses every line and undermines the game we all love. Time to take responsibility instead of throwing stones.

[marty34]

Will, with St. John's in final now, make any difference to the venue for the final?

Cushendall will always be there or thereabouts in senior hurling. Good boost for St. John's. Should have beat Cushendall a few years ago in Dunloy iirc. Had the game won then there was a melee with a few minutes to go in normal time and C'dall got a few scores to make it a drawn game.

Is D. Nugent now their keeper?

Dunloy and Loughgiel, although both in s/f, will be happy with that result. 

[Hoof Hearted]

Will the final be in Ballycastle or do St John's get a home tie ?
Beat me to it marty

[Gael-in-exile]

Watched online and it seemed the extra man just gave St John's enough to get over the line. Fair play to them after so many close runs in recent years, especially against Cushendall.
Jerome & McIntosh did seem to think it was a questionable score that forced extra time but no footage to verify unfortunately.
I'm not sure what McManus got a red for but the commentators & viewers no doubt all thought it would be the end of Eoghan Campbells day for a reaction that was on camera. And the ref didn't seem to be in any way biased, in fact it was the linesman who reported McManus.
Overall St John's probably deserved it, if not for the performance yesterday but as reward for continuing close calls at this stage over 10years or so.

[imtommygunn]

Is it over yet? County twitter page is useless 

[NorthAntrimSaff]

Absolutely awful..dont posts any updates if youre going to put 1 up every 20minutes

[imtommygunn]

Over. Loughgiel by one.

Two big surprises. Interesting final now.

[OakLeaf]

Loughgiel deserved it today. Threw away a 6 point lead and then stuck in well to get the winning score. Coby looked good after coming on. James Mc Naughton is always great to watch.

[paddyjohn]

All to play for now and it's anybodys game. James McNaughton superb and McCloskey at 7 also very good.

[paddyjohn]

County final set for Dunloy I heard.

[NGBlue]

2 great displays of hurling! Was great to watch! Think the wind has a big part to play in the games also all being said, any shamrocks tops going spare? 😂