Tiernan Lynch paid credit to the players of Larne and Linfield after last nights County Antrim Shield final was marred by a serious injury to David Walsh.
The Blues goalkeeper was injured in the dying stages of the game at Seaview following an innocuous challenge with Thomas Maguire.
The players were taken off the pitch as Walsh received lengthy treatment before being taken to hospital.
With the score at 0-0 the decision was made to go straight to penalties with Larne triumphing 4-3 to claim a third County Antrim Shield win in a row.
