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Published 15:57 15 Oct 2022 BST
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The referee did consult with his umpires and linesmen, it must be said, and did deliberate over his decision but what we have to remember is that they're human too. And this was a case of human error.
But when they think about it, that will definitely sting the Letterkenny side especially when you consider that, as the game wore on, Thompson was the difference between the teams. He kicked four booming scores, including the winner, with that trusted left peg of his in the second half.
And while Donegal football is hardly known for its thrillers, this turned into a very entertaining final indeed as Eunans threw the kitchen sink at Naomh Conaill to try claw their way back into the game. Conor O'Donnell was sensational at centre back for them, and he gave their vocal support plenty to shout about.
All the while, despite showing the grit and defiance that made them 2021 county champions, Eunans clearly missed the influence of the industrious and energetic O'Donnell. They did level things up with a Kevin Kealy goal with ten minutes to play but that was as good as it got, and, as luck would have it, Thompson was the man that finished them off.
Credit must also go to Naomh Conaill though. This is their 4th Donegal SFC in eight years and, on the biggest day, they showed once again that they have the craft and the character to beat the rest.
After the game, Shane O'Donnell's brother Niall criticised the linesman for his role in the decision.
"Ye give up so much & train all year round for a sideline official to go and ruin the biggest day of the year. Fair play Val Murray, some people just love the spotlight. Well now you have it," he tweeted.
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