The author reflects on the undesirable nature of penalty shootouts in hurling after a Munster final, suggesting that a handshake agreement between coaches John Kiely and Pat Ryan to end the match with 'next score wins' would be a more honorable conclusion. This sentiment emphasizes the want for resolutions in sports to be determined by skill rather than luck and highlights the emotional weight of victory and loss within the sport.
Penalties are an awful way to lose. I'd rather throw it in for one last play and just say, 'next score wins'.
After extra-time, John Kiely and Pat Ryan could have agreed to end the match with a simple handshake.
This dream scenario emphasizes the desire for a more skill-based resolution in hurling, rather than a luck-driven penalty shootout.
The heartfelt wish is for the game to be determined by the players' abilities, preserving the spirit of hurling.
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