Jack O'Connor refused to criticise Kieran Donaghy after his misplaced kick handed Mayo a lifeline in yesterday's Allianz Football League semi-final.

Kerry looked to be on their way to victory until Donaghy's mis-kick in front of goal resulted in Alan Dillon being awarded a penalty, which Pat Harte converted to bring Mayo back from the dead, and they eventually prevailed after extra-time.

Asked if Donaghy was disappointed, Kerry manager O'Connor replied: "That is an understatement.

"Look, it was one of those things. He was trying to do the right thing I suppose.

"He miscued it a bit. It was like a slice in golf, he did not mean it to go like that. It was one of those things." Tweet

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