On Sunday at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the Munster hurling final ended with referee James Owens and his team being loudly booed as they approached the tunnel under the South Stand. Rows of spectators leaned over the wall, shouting abuse and pointing fingers.
A detailed foul-by-foul analysis of the frees awarded during the match has been conducted. The analysis examines each free kick decision made by Owens, comparing the number of frees given to each team and the locations of the infractions.
The booing was directed at Owens, who officiated the final between Cork and Limerick. The match was closely contested, and several decisions were controversial among fans.
This analysis aims to provide a factual breakdown of the officiating, without speculation on intent or bias. All data is based on the match report and video review.
