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Published 16:38 2 Jul 2016 BST
Updated 17:51 2 Jul 2016 BST
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However, the umpires and match officials ALL transpired to miss it.
Offaly were eager to continue but Fanning was absolutely livid. He had a point.
As you can see from the still image, above, the sliotar cracks off the back stanchion before coming out.
https://twitter.com/OfficialWexGAA/status/749262982975197184
Fanning wheeled away in celebration but was perplexed by the non awarding of the goal. A couple of his teammates protested but not loudly enough.
RTE's Robbie Irwin spoke with Fanning as he left the field, at half-time, and he was adamant he had scored. He was correct.
Former Cork hurler Tomas Mulcahy declared the non-goal, "The worst decision in 40 years."
https://twitter.com/Kellyjohn85/status/749264933859328001
https://twitter.com/NathanKelly_/status/749264202158731264
https://twitter.com/finbarrc/status/749263523625177088
There will be huge repercussions from this cock-up but, thankfully, it didn't affect the result as Wexford took a 1-21 to 1-13 victory.

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