Player attacks three opponents after controversial end to Galway SFC game

Yesterday’s Galway SFC preliminary quarter-final between Mountbellew-Moylough and Killanin, ended in mad circumstances.

Mountbellew led by 11 points at half-time, but an epic comeback put Killanin ahead in injury time, 3-10 to 1-15.

In the last play of the game, a ball was sent deep into the Mountbellew half towards forward Barry McHugh, who was alone with just one defender marking him.

He fell to the ground, and appealed to the referee for a free for a pull down, but play was waved on.

In reaction, McHugh proceeded to strike three opposition players in the face, with two of them hitting the ground.

After been shown a red card, he sarcastically gave a thumbs up to the ref.

Killanin will now face Tuam Stars in the last eight.